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Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown reflects on the importance of new entrants in building a sustainable future for agriculture

In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the latest reaction to Government's land use announcement, which the TFA claims could see agricultural land drop by 10%; 13 dairy producers in the South West have been handed their 12 months' notice by Saputo Dairy UK, and the Welsh Labour MP who is standing up for farmers over family farm tax row. She also looks ahead to next week with NFU Scotland's annual conference, Dairy-Tech and YAMS machinery show all taking place

The Grocery Code Adjudicator, Mark White, said he wanted to hear from as many suppliers as possible about their ongoing experiences supplying to large retailers

The trade association said this action was ‘imperative' to protect the nation's livestock from imminent disease threats

Brian Richardson, head of agriculture at Virgin Money said the Autumn Budget has brought 'more uncertainty' and 'distracting farmers from their main job of providing food for us all'

Alistair Carmichael has called on the Government to increase funding to the agency to avoid further risk to UK farmers

Supermarkets have joined forces to speak up for farmers and growers against the Government's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax

Cumbrian dairy farmer Charlotte Ashley said while more of a spotlight should be put on supermarkets and their pricing, she did not condone the recent tractor blockades outside Morrisons

Lidl joins Morrisons, Booths, Asda, Tesco and industry processors to show its support for farmers following the Chancellor's proposed changes to Inheritance Tax in the Autumn Budget