This week's 5 top farming stories

From 'Clarkson's Clause' and its influence on ease of diversification for UK farmers to key changes in SFI options - these are five farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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This week's 5 top farming stories

David Morley, head of conservation and environment at H&H Land and Estates outlines some of the key changes to the options available.

 

Aaron and Partners' Mark Turner delves into what the clause means, the sector's reaction, and what impact the changes will have on diversification in farming.

 

Provided as five models across a 80-117hp power band, the new T5 range promises hydraulic and driveline improvements, alongside new connectivity and guidance options.

 

Head of news and business Alex Black discusses this year's Back British Farming event and whether the underspend will become an excuse to cut the farming budget.

 

A coalition of rural, wildlife and conservation bodies have called on the UK Government to urgently review the rollout of mobile network infrastructure to the most remote hills and glens in Scotland. 

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