Concerns for the future for Westray farmers

With calls for Scottish Government to provide more support to farmers facing soaring costs, Ewan Pate spoke to farmers on Westray about their fears for the future.

Ewan Pate
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Concerns for the future for Westray farmers

With calls for Scottish Government to provide more support to farmers facing soaring costs, Ewan Pate spoke to farmers on Westray about their fears for the future. Farmers on Westray, one of the most...

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