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Strategy will allow green energy to be released from land Market round-up

A MAJOR boost to expand renewable energy projects in the agricultural sector was announced yesterday by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead, through the development of an Agri-Renewables Strategy.

Speaking at the Black Isle Show, Mr Lochhead explained the new Agri-Renewables Strategy will “ensure that land managers can benefit from the renewables revolution and unlock the green energy potential of their land”.

Mr Lochhead said: “Scotland is currently experiencing a renewables revolution and I want to see farmers, crofters and land managers working with local communities to ensure they grasp the benefits for their businesses and the nation.