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This week's 6 top farming stories

From the Danish Government putting a carbon tax on farmers to investing in the next generation following the General Election - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

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This week's 6 top farming stories

Last week the Danish Government announced the world's first carbon tax on farmers. We have two industry opinions - Is it right? Will it be beneficial? Is it something the UK should look into?

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Overly wet and overly dry weather conditions across Europe has forced the EU Commission to adjust its forecasts on crop yields as further heatwave warnings are issued for continent.

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Post-Brexit farm payment schemes continue to evolve as direct supports in England dwindle and new systems are proposed in Scotland and Wales.

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NFU president Tom Bradshaw told ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Guardian readers the upcoming General Election has never been more important for the future of farmers and businesses.

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In this weeks, 'from the editor', Olivia Midgley discusses the growing conversation around regenerative farming, following Groundswell last week. Olivia says working to restore the land is one thing, but making regenerative practices pay is another.

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The Corbett family and their pedigree cattle are no strangers to the show ring and, with the Royal Welsh on their doorstep, this show is a firm fixture on their showing calendar.Ìý The real passion for this close-knit family is for their pedigree cattle, particularly Charolais.

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