More than 340 objections lodged against 'takeover' of agricultural land for solar development in Scotland

"We do not want this project to be a precedent in the future"

Chris Brayford
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Perth farmer Crawford Niven said: "I support solar energy on derelict and brownfield sites but not on prime agricultural land. It is ridiculous as it could risk our food security, employment, and the industries which rely on grain production."
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Perth farmer Crawford Niven said: "I support solar energy on derelict and brownfield sites but not on prime agricultural land. It is ridiculous as it could risk our food security, employment, and the industries which rely on grain production."

A Scottish farmer has raised caution over the potential impact a solar infrastructure development could have on job creation, the landscape and the rural economy if prime agricultural land is taken out...

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