Tree planting plans threaten future of tenant farming in Scotland

The Scottish Tenant Farmers Association (STFA) has warned a cash boost for tree planting across Scotland will threaten the future of the country’s tenanted farming sector.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Tree planting plans threaten future of tenant farming in Scotland

The Scottish Tenant Farmers Association (STFA) has warned a cash boost for tree planting across Scotland will threaten the future of the country's tenanted farming sector. The group voiced its concerns...

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