How the changing face of farming is reflected in Scotland's election
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- Category: Science
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-28 17:57 UTC
- Sources: BBC Science
The rural vote is a significant constituency in the Scottish Parliament election, reflecting changes in farming practices and land use. Reuters reports that farming unions have endorsed certain candidates, while BBC says the outcome may depend on urban-rural divides.
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