Anger as Scottish farm budget slashed by £33m

Farm groups have reacted angrily after the Scottish Government announced it would be cutting £33 million from this years agriculture budget.

Abi Kay
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Anger as Scottish farm budget slashed by £33m

Farm groups have reacted angrily after the Scottish Government announced it would be cutting 33 million from this years agriculture budget. Deputy First Minister John Swinney said the savings had to...

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