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New study aims to help Scottish farmers negotiate agricultural transition

Farmers say red tape and financial risk preventing engagement with schemes

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Farmers in Scotland need further support to transition to new environmental schemes, says study
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Farmers in Scotland need further support to transition to new environmental schemes, says study

Help may be at hand for Scottish farmers who say red tape and financial risk are preventing them joining agri-environmental schemes. A new University of Stirling project, led by PhD student David Bryan,...

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