Fresh independence plans set to shape Scottish farming

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon may not have mentioned farming when she announced her ‘Building a New Scotland’ economic plan this week, but many of the proposals, if ever enacted, would have a direct effect on the industry.

Ewan Pate
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Fresh independence plans set to shape Scottish farming

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon may not have mentioned farming when she announced her Building a New Scotland economic plan this week, but many of the proposals, if ever enacted, would have a direct effect...

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