Acidic soils could be affecting production on many Scottish farms

Nearly half of the soil samples collected from the Farm Advisory Service Soil and Nutrient Network farms are suffering from low pH levels according to a new report.




Detailed guide: Fly-tipping: council responsibilities

How local authorities must deal with fly-tipping and the penalties they can charge.




Independent report: Landscapes review: National Parks and AONBs

Review to consider the next steps for National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty sites (AONBs) in England.




Policy paper: Air quality plan for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in UK (2017): air quality directions

UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations supporting document: Environment Act 1995 air quality directions.




Aberdeenshire graduate lands dream job

Aberdeenshire graduate Rebecca Bradley has landed on her feet after walking into a job as a trainee rural surveyor.