Rural depopulation leads debate in NFU Scotland presidential race

Farmers and politicians are calling for greater support to be provided to Scottish farming and rural communities in addressing the challenges of rural depopulation

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NFU Scotland's presidential candidates, Andrew Connon [left] and Alasdair Macnab [right], have had their say on the problem of rural depopulation in farming communities.
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NFU Scotland's presidential candidates, Andrew Connon [left] and Alasdair Macnab [right], have had their say on the problem of rural depopulation in farming communities.

NFU Scotland's presidential candidates have called on the Scottish Government to address the problems of depopulation in rural and farming communities. NFU Scotland Ahead of the union's AGM in February,...

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