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Farmers can ill-afford CalMac ferry shortage 'fiasco'

NFU Scotland said CalMac must prioritise farm businesses in remote island communities which rely on ferries after the operator has faced challenges running services due to technical problems and maintenance issues

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 3 min read
NFUS vice-president Duncan Macalister said: "For island farmers and crofters, reliable ferry services are not a luxury, they are essential infrastructure that underpins day-to-day business. At this time of year, disruption creates immediate and very real challenges. Livestock movements are delayed, and vital supplies like feed and fertiliser risk not arriving when they are needed most."
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NFUS vice-president Duncan Macalister said: "For island farmers and crofters, reliable ferry services are not a luxury, they are essential infrastructure that underpins day-to-day business. At this time of year, disruption creates immediate and very real challenges. Livestock movements are delayed, and vital supplies like feed and fertiliser risk not arriving when they are needed most."

A shortage of ferries in Scotland could have a detrimental impact on farm businesses in remote island communities as an operator is urged to resolve the situation as soon as possible. CalMac said eight...

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