Without a clear plan for post-Brexit farming, Scotland's ag budget is under threat

If the Scottish Government does not set out a clear plan and direction of travel for agriculture, the annual support budget of 500m could be under threat, says Mike Rumbles, Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for the North East.

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Without a clear plan for post-Brexit farming, Scotland's ag budget is under threat

If the Scottish Government does not set out a clear plan and direction of travel for agriculture, the annual support budget of £500m could be under threat, says Mike Rumbles, Scottish Liberal Democrat...

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