Good morning, and welcome to the 23rd meeting in 2023 of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. Apologies have been received from Jim Fairlie and Rachael Hamilton. I welcome Jamie Halcro Johnston, who attends as a substitute. Before we begin, I ask Jamie Halcro Johnston to declare any relevant interests.
I am a partner in the organic farming business of J Halcro-Johnston & Sons, I am the owner of a croft and I am a member of NFU Scotland and Scottish Land & Estates.
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