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This week from Farmers Guardian editor Olivia Midgley

Mr Bradshaw said October 30 would be the ‘moment of truth', when farmers will see ‘whether this Government backs British farming or not'

New report says 16 rural authorities could be insolvent in next two years

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

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Orkney area manager at the RSPB - Sarah Sankey

James and Isobel, with their two young children, recently bought their first farm, and plan to run beef and sheep over 13.8 hectares (34 acres), renting a further 44.5ha (110 acres). James works for tech firm Breedr as UK country manager. You can follow them on Twitter @jpbwfarm

The Defra Secretary Steve Reed and the Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner have also been invited to attend the political session

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham

Tenant Farmers Association said it had been given reassurances from a senior Defra official last week that a decision was imminent

Bedding, energy, fertiliser and feed have almost doubled according to AHDB analysis