Scottish farmers and crofters stage tractor protest in fight over government policies

Caringorms group launches direct action as German farmers bring Berlin to a standstill

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German farmers continue to strike as Scottish group stages National Park protest
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German farmers continue to strike as Scottish group stages National Park protest

Farmers and crofters frustrated over the lack of concern shown for their views on species reintroduction have staged a tractor demonstration in protest. The recently-formed Cairngorms Crofters and Farmers...

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