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NFUS members offered further talks on digital grain passports

Union leaders have asked growers to look again at adopting the system despite fears over cost and accessibility

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 3 min read
NFU Scotland had previously challenged the introduction of digital grain passports
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NFU Scotland had previously challenged the introduction of digital grain passports

Members of NFU Scotland are once again being asked to consider the introduction of a digital grain passport (DGP) despite union concerns over costs and implementation. NFU Scotland challenged the proposed...

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