Scots farmers face 'devastating' £33m budget cut

NFU Scotland says the Government must answer on the missing millions

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Scotland's Deputy First Minister's latest budget has come under fire from NFU Scotland
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Scotland's Deputy First Minister's latest budget has come under fire from NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland has condemned the Scottish Government over its latest budget saying further cuts will have a ‘potentially devastating' effect on farmers. Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for...

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