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This week's 5 top farming stories

From a roundup of the political party conferences and what they offer farming to how putting British food on NHS menus can boost national health - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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This week's 5 top farming stories

As the 2024 political party conferences wrap up, Íæż½ã½ã's news and business team discuss the goings on at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences and what each party has to offer for the farming sector.

 

Beef deadweight prices have soared to record highs on the back of strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply, according to Hybu Cig Cymru.

 

Released as the largest tractor Claas has ever produced, the Xerion 12 enters the market against some established competition.

 

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham questions whether farming is forgotten when politicians aren't competing for the rural vote at an election.

 

Love British Food's annual celebration, British Food Fortnight, aims to celebrate British farmers and the organisation's work to put home-grown produce back on the map. The latest aim has been to increase the amount of British produce on NHS menus across the country. 

 

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