Agricultural holding numbers drop by nearly 2,000 in Northern Scotland

The Scottish Government's figures were collected for local authorities in Aberdeenshire, Angus, Moray and the Highlands during 2022 and 2024

Chris Brayford
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Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross said: "These figures are an illustration of the precarious situation farms already find themselves in before Labour implements their cruel and unjustified family farm tax next year, if their plans go ahead."
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Gordon and Buchan MP Harriet Cross said: "These figures are an illustration of the precarious situation farms already find themselves in before Labour implements their cruel and unjustified family farm tax next year, if their plans go ahead."

A drop in the number of agricultural holdings in Northern Scotland has added to the pressure farmers currently face following the Government's plans to introduce a family farm tax on the sector. The...

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