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Burnham, milk fever, Farming Roadmap and pig crisis – our readers' top stories online this week

From PM Sir Keir Starmer's resignation to Defra's Farming Roadmap, farmers have been keen to find out what the latest political developments could mean for their business

Lois Pearson
Deputy Digital Editor
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Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham
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Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham

Top stories on Farmers Guardian this week

1. Farmers' opinions on the newly elected Makerfield PM Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham's promise to farmers: Will policy match words?

2. Mr Burnham's stance on the policies that matter most to farmers

Newly elected Makerfield MP Andy Burnham promises to 'revisit' Inheritance Tax changes

3. Tips on milk fever prevention in dairy cows

Milk fever prevention: How dairy farmers can cut cases and improve cow health

4. Defra's publication of the long-awaited Farming Roadmap

Defra unveils Farming Roadmap promising profitability, stability and greater recognition for farmers

5. Trouble in the Scottish pig industry

Dire crisis in pig industry in focus at Royal Highland Show

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