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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
clock • 2 min read
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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