Opinion: Don't play into the hands of the rewilders and the eco fanatics

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Here is The Scottish Farmer’s Opinion Newsletter covering the latest debate and discussion on all things farming.

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Don’t let rewilders and eco-fanatics dictate the future!

Don't play into the hands of the rewilders and the eco fanatics

SIR, Further to the recent open letter from Dr Michael Foxley to MSPs Mairi Gougeon and Kate Forbes on the subject of the new Agricultural Support Bill, I would like to highlight the following.

Is it time for purpose built accomodation for those taking livestock to the Royal Highand Show?

Muscling in on the Herd Book debate

The Defra ruling on Herd Books may spiral out of control without a common-sense government approach.

The cost of showing at the Highland is going up and up

Transporting livestock to Ingliston for four days can cost farmers thousands.

Andrew Connan is right Border controls are indeed woeful

Border control checks are indeed woeful

SIR, In last weeks The Scottish Farmer, May 11, it was interesting to read three stories that it could be said were of a similar vein.

Jim Walker: Don't hold your breath for positive change anytime soon

I wouldn’t hold your breath waiting for anything to change for the better

Finally, some dry, warm weather to lift the spirits after the worst spring, certainly the wettest spring, I can remember.

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