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“We are carrying out a review of CCTV to identify who is responsible"

The Scottish Greens claimed the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 was acting as a 'loophole' in the fox hunting ban. But politicians argued the legislation's licensing scheme had enabled farmers to control predators on farmland

Alice Bathard, 22, is from Gloucester in Gloucestershire. She is an agricultural student at Hartpury University

"By sidelining our farmers, we risk jeopardising both our food supply and the rural economy"

"To our absolute horror one of our sheep has been shot"

Farmstrong Scotland said the research could help the charity understand the steps farmers are taking to look after their health and well-being

"Having come from a non-farming background myself, I believe agriculture can be for anybody"

"Every crofter has different strengths and areas of expertise, and it is expected that all participants will have knowledge to share, leading to skills development across the whole community"

"Getting off the farm when you can, giving your mate a ring, and engaging with the community around you to stop anyone feeling quite so alone in what can be a very isolating job is very important"

"Politics has not worked for farmers in a very long time"