Galloway

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In today's Farming in Five, chief reporter Rachael Brown reports on the body found in the search for missing woman and farmers daughter, Jenny Hall. She gives a look ahead to tomorrow's NFU conference in London ( February 25), calls to treat farmers holding Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreements fairly, and Arla boss confirms backlash towards methane suppresser Bovaer has failed to impact its sales so far

NFU Scotland said current proposals for the creation of a third National Park in Galloway fail to show 'benefit' to farmers, food producers and the rural economy

"She (Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon) must allow us to have a say whether we have a National Park or not"

"I urge farmers to continue making their voices heard"

In a letter to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon, NFUS president Martin Kennedy highlighted that NatureScot's established position in favour of a Galloway National Park calls into question its ability to conduct a public consultation in an ‘impartial manner'

NFU Scotland said existing parks have failed to make a positive contribution for farming and rural communities