Scotland’s raspberry industry under threat, say scientists

In the last two years production costs have increased by a quarter with profits wilting.

Scotland’s raspberry industry is under threat from rising production costs and disease, according to scientists.

The James Hutton Institute has been awarded £1m to tackle the issues the soft fruit sector is facing.

Part of the research will focus on developing more sustainable plants that are resilient to climate change.

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