Strathspey farmer appointed new agricultural adviser for Cairngorms National Park Authority

"I am keen to work closely with farmers to help them address the key issues we face and promote the positive impact of sustainable agriculture and its role in tackling climate change"

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Strathspey farmer Malcolm Smith said: "Agriculture has created the fantastic landscape that surrounds us in the Cairngorms National Park Authority. It is the backbone of the rural economy. Local crofters and farmers need profitable and resilient businesses."
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Strathspey farmer Malcolm Smith said: "Agriculture has created the fantastic landscape that surrounds us in the Cairngorms National Park Authority. It is the backbone of the rural economy. Local crofters and farmers need profitable and resilient businesses."

An experienced farmer from the Scottish Highlands has been appointed as an agricultural adviser for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA). Scottish farmer Malcolm Smith, who runs Strathspey...

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