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Upland sheep farmers in Scotland to receive share of 拢6.6m fund

"This support is not only important for farmers and crofters producing a fantastic product from some of the toughest farmland, but also to the local communities which see a huge amount of reinvestment from these businesses"

Chris Brayford
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Scottish Government confirmed more than 1,000 sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around 拢6.6 million from the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme.
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Scottish Government confirmed more than 1,000 sheep farming businesses will receive their share of around 拢6.6 million from the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme.

Sheep farmers in Scotland have been told payments through the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme will launch this week. Scottish Government confirmed more than 1,000 sheep farming businesses will...

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