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This week's top stories: Red diesel, Zack Polanski, Mitsubishi L200, Kaleb Cooper, calf feeding and farm profitability

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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Toby Whatley and James Huyton test out the new Mitsubishi L200
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Toby Whatley and James Huyton test out the new Mitsubishi L200

1. Our analysis of the red diesel duty cut which came into effect this week:

Red diesel duty cut by a third: What Rachel Reeves' move means for UK farmers

2. Green leader Zack Polanski's attack on supermarkets:

Green leader Zack Polanski: "If you are paying 7p for vegetables then something is not right"

3. Our Machinery team's review of the new Mitsubishi L200:

Mitsubishi returns to the pickup market with an all-new L200

4. Kaleb Cooper talking about mental health at Cereals:

Cereals: Clarkson's 51AVÊÓÆµstar Kaleb Cooper says farmers must talk about mental health

5. In-depth advice on how best to feed colostrum to calves:

Why feeding method is important for calves: The role of the oesophageal groove

6. A sobering opinion piece from Andrew Williamson on the impact of the conflict in the Middle East on agricultural inputs

Farming Matters: "Many farmers may sadly find themselves questioning if what they are doing is still profitable"

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