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NFU Scotland appoints new arable lead to join food and farming team

John Flanagan has rejoined NFUS and he will lead the arable team as senior policy manager

Chris Brayford
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NFUS senior policy manager John Flanagan: "I have come back to NFUS at a time of significant change."
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NFUS senior policy manager John Flanagan: "I have come back to NFUS at a time of significant change."

A former agricultural lecturer has rejoined the ranks of NFU Scotland to head its food and farming team while taking a lead on the arable sector. The farming union announced the appointment of John...

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