Royal Highland Show: Scottish Tories set to pledge multi-year funding for farmers

Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay is due to pledge multi-annual funding as a key commitment to farmers in the party's election manifesto, placing pressure on Scottish First Minister John Swinney to make a similar commitment to the sector

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Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay said: "In our manifesto next year, we will commit to delivering multi-year funding arrangements for farmers, crofters and the wider agriculture sector across Scotland."
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Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay said: "In our manifesto next year, we will commit to delivering multi-year funding arrangements for farmers, crofters and the wider agriculture sector across Scotland."

Rural and farming could receive the assurance of multi-year funding allocation as a priority under the Scottish Conservatives. Farmers Guardian understands Scottish Conservative Leader Russell Findlay...

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