NFUS Conference: John Swinney announces 'new deal' for farmers

Scottish Government has announced plans to back farmers with a 'new deal' which sees rural Scotland thrive

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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said: "A flourishing Scotland means a flourishing rural Scotland."
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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said: "A flourishing Scotland means a flourishing rural Scotland."

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has announced farmers will benefit from a package of support worth over £40 million as part of a 'new deal' for the sector. Mr Swinney, speaking at NFU Scotland...

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