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In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the latest from the fallout of the Sustainable Farming Incentive closure. Defra is under scrutiny over its failure to give farmers' notice as the industry questions whether all the budget has been spent. She also looks ahead to next week, a special podcast on Donald Trump, tariffs and what this means for machinery markets and UK farming going forward and the livestock team are heading to Borderway UK Dairy Expo at Carlisle this week, the first dairy show of the year

The Liberal Democrats have warned farms are ‘on the brink’ as it urges Government to ditch the family farm tax

A Liberal Democrat survey has highlighted the potential impact on food prices and the supply chain

Speaking to Farmers Guardian at today's demonstrations, Sir Ed Davey said the failures of the previous Government meant the Budget was 'the straw that broke the camel's back'

Dorset Council said the publication of its Farm and Rural Estate Strategy, yet to be finalised and approved, could suggest the future direction of its 'specific approach' and 'future management' of the estate

'The reality is that the public and other businesses do not know what we do. And to be honest, why should they?'

A new deal should treat farmers as 'trusted, talented and tenacious allies', says MP Tim Farron

The local authority has confirmed that nature was in 'long term decline' and that urgent action must be taken to reverse its downward spiral

A General Election will be held on July 4, the Prime Minister has confirmed