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Farmers 'sidelined' by Scottish Budget's 'real terms decline' value in funding commitments

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

Chris Brayford
clock • 4 min read
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 ‘move 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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