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"Scottish farmers and crofters deserved a Budget that recognised their indispensable role in Scotland鈥檚 rural and national prosperity"

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NFUS president Martin Kennedy said: "Calls for funding guarantees to be given on a multi-annual basis have been unsuccessful consigning the industry to an annual battle over future support."
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NFUS president Martin Kennedy said: "Calls for funding guarantees to be given on a multi-annual basis have been unsuccessful consigning the industry to an annual battle over future support."

The Scottish Government's Budget has failed to 鈥榤ove the dial' in providing long-term support for Scotland's rural and farming communities. Finance Secretary Shona Robison outlined the Government's...

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