Farming in Five: Scottish Gov says it will not cut livestock numbers and more from the Royal Highland Show

In today's Farming in Five, head of news and business Alex Black reports from the Royal Highland Show on announcements from the Scottish Government, concerns over imports and the latest on small abattoirs

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