Average income of farmers in Scotland ‘halved in past year’

The figures show the amount of money made by Scottish farmers is at its lowest level in five years.

The average income of farmers in Scotland has halved in the past year, with industry leaders saying it shows the deepening financial pressures on the sector.

Newly released figures show the amount of money made by Scottish farmers is at its lowest level in five years.

It comes as the industry fears further tax changes due to come in force next April, and tariffs imposed by President Trump.

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