This week's top stories: Jo Bamford on electrification, a move to white eggs and Clarkson mania

In case you missed it – a round-up of our most popular stories on farmersguardian.com this week

Lois Pearson
Deputy Digital Editor
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Jeremy Clarkson at Cereals, which he hosted this year at Diddly Squat Farm
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Jeremy Clarkson at Cereals, which he hosted this year at Diddly Squat Farm

1. Olivia Midgley's interview with JCB heir Jo Bamford:

JCB heir Jo Bamford: "Gov is obsessed with electrification, but how do you charge a tractor in the middle of a field?"

2. Sainsbury's announcement that it will be switching to white eggs:

Egg industry responds to Sainsbury's white shell swap

3. The story of a farmer whose dog was accused of sheep worrying:

"It has been a waste of my time" - Farmer's dog reported for worrying own sheep

4. Jane Thynne's take on Jeremy Clarkson eating less red meat:

Opinion: What will Jeremy Clarkson's meat-free diet mean for our farmers?

5. Cedric Porter's analysis of the current sheep trade:

How long can the strong lamb market last?

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