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Multi-million-pound scheme offers support for organic conversion

Scottish farmers have 'best in decades' chance to opt for more nature-friendly farming, says Soil Association

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Scottish farmers have been given a 'best in decades' opportunity to convert to organic farming, says Soil Association Scotland
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Scottish farmers have been given a 'best in decades' opportunity to convert to organic farming, says Soil Association Scotland

Scottish farmers are being urged to consider switching to a more nature-friendly farming system in order to capitalise on government funding. Soil Association Scotland said the introduction...

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