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• Party conference roundup: What are the political parties offering farmers?

As the 2024 political party conferences wrap up, Farmers Guardian's news and business team discuss the goings on at the Liberal Democrat, Labour and Conservative Party conferences and what each party has to offer for the farming sector.

• Strong demand and squeezed supply boost beef prices

Beef deadweight prices have soared to record highs on the back of strong domestic and international demand and a squeeze on supply, according to Hybu Cig Cymru.

• Claas' 653hp Xerion makes its UK debut

Released as the largest tractor Claas has ever produced, the Xerion 12 enters the market against some established competition.

• Farming Matters: Phil Latham - "Will inheritance tax relief be lost for farming businesses? If so, it will devastate the succession plans for many families"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Dairy farmer and equestrian centre owner in Cheshire - Phil Latham questions whether farming is forgotten when politicians aren't competing for the rural vote at an election.

• Putting British food on NHS menus can help boost national health and reach net zero

Love British Food's annual celebration, British Food Fortnight, aims to celebrate British farmers and the organisation's work to put home-grown produce back on the map. The latest aim has been to increase the amount of British produce on NHS menus across the country.