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Robert Black announced as Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner

Robert Black will succeed Dr Bob McIntosh, the Scottish Land Commission has confirmed

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The new Scottish Land Commission leaders are poised to drive forward Scotland's land reform agenda.
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The new Scottish Land Commission leaders are poised to drive forward Scotland's land reform agenda.

Robert Black has been confirmed as the new Scottish Tenant Farming Commissioner, succeeding Dr Bob McIntosh. Mr Black has nearly 20 years' experience as a self-employed agricultural adviser with a background...

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