Scottish young farmers are ready to lead 'but we need support'

Ben McClymont, chair of NFU Scotland Next Generation committee has called on MSPs to back the next generation of farmers in the Scottish Budget on December 4

Alex Black
Deputy Editor
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Scottish young farmers are ready to lead 'but we need support'

Supporting the next generation of farmers was a key ask for farmers gathered at NFU Scotland's #Foodneedsafarmer rally outside Scottish Parliament on November 28. Ben McClymont, chair of NFU Scotland...

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