Key priorities addressed to new First Minister John Swinney to back Scottish agriculture

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy has urged the Scottish First Minister to help farmers meet their full potential as a key component in Scotland's future prosperity

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NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy: "The First Minister, coming from a rural constituency, is well aware that agriculture underpins rural communities across Scotland and is at the heart of flourishing environments."
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NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy: "The First Minister, coming from a rural constituency, is well aware that agriculture underpins rural communities across Scotland and is at the heart of flourishing environments."

NFU Scotland has set out its key farming and crofting priorities to the new Scottish First Minister John Swinney. Having previously served as leader of the Scottish National Party over 20 years ago,...

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