This week's 5 top farming stories

• READ NOW: Defra grants emergency permit for bluetongue vaccines to be used in England

A vaccine for bluetongue sereotype-3 (BTV-3) could be available to farmers following a rise in cases of the disease on farms along the east of England.

• READ NOW: HSE urged to rethink rules on ATV roll bars

Former National Sheep Association vice-president John Geldard said it was now time for farmers, Government and manufacturers to come together to address what can be done to make on-farm vehicles less dangerous.

• READ NOW: Farmers Guardian Podcast: Siblings plan their Yorkshire tenancy succession with the support of their parents

With succession the elephant in the room on many farms, Farmers Guardian's chief reporter Rachael Brown speaks to siblings Anna and Sam Hallos about how they are planning for the future.

• READ NOW: Five new telescopic handlers from Claas

Claas has announced an expansion to its telehandler lineup, with five new Scorpion telehandlers with 3.3 to 4.2-tonne lift capacity and 6.7 to 10-metre lift heights.

• READ NOW: More than 11,500 Scottish farm businesses to receive share of payments worth £243m

The Scottish Government has confirmed more than 11,500 farm businesses should begin to receive a share of rural payments worth over £240m this week.