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The Countryside Alliance has criticised the Prime Minister and his Government for failing to 'renew the bond' of respect between the countryside and MPs

Russell Findlay, Scottish Conservative Leader, said he believes changes to Inheritance Tax have been made based on the misconception that all farmers are 'rich and wealthy'

The Scottish Conservatives said it was 'unrealistic' to tell people to eat less meat and dairy, as identified in a recent Climate Change Committee report, and added it could be 'financially devastating' for farm businesses

Scottish Government said it has not made plans in considering the loss of prime agricultural land as a result of an overhead power line between Kintore in Aberdeenshire and Tealing in Angus

"This Budget fails to deliver the funds for farmers and the whole of rural Scotland"

"I urge farmers to continue making their voices heard"

"I wonder what people who are struggling to feed their families think when they hear the Conservatives crying foul over policies which protect people (farmers) from paying tax on assets worth up to £3 million in certain areas"

"For generations, farming families have served to grow food for us all. They are a service to their country and they are custodians of the countryside"

Scottish Conservative Party leader Douglas Ross said agriculture will be a priority for every Scottish Conservative MP elected at the General Election on July 4

Scottish Government has confirmed financial limitations has forced the SNP's to cut plans on the veterinary service