Chivas Brothers toasts new sustainable agriculture programme

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Pilot programme aims to support sustainable farming practices among Scottish barley growers

Scotch whisky producer Chivas Brothers has announced it has launched a pilot programme dedicated to supporting more sustainable farming practices among Scottish barely growers as part of efforts to reduce...

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