Smartphone advice on potato yield showcased at keynote Scottish agri-food event

An innovation which allows farmers to get timely advice about potato yield and crop values on their smartphones was just one of the cutting-edge developments in Scottish Agri-food showcased today.



Notice: Nicholas White: application made to abstract water

The Environment Agency consult the public on certain applications for the abstraction and impoundment of water.

These notices explain:

  • what the application is about
  • which Environment Agency offices you can visit to see the application documents on the public register
  • when you need to comment by


Elmwood welcomed record numbers and temperatures at their open day

SRUC’s Elmwood Campus in Cupar opened its doors again to the local community at their annual free family fun day on Sunday 14 May.



Rogues wanted! – lucrative course for disease police for a vital Scottish industry

The health and reputation of a Scottish industry worth around £100 million a year depends on the work of “tattie roguers” – and it needs more of the potato disease police.



Notice: CT18 7EG, Hope Farm Limited: environmental permit issued

The Environment Agency publish permits that they issue under the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED).

This decision includes the permit and decision document for:

  • Operator name: Hope Farm Limited
  • Installation name: Hope Farm Composting Facility
  • Permit number: EPR/EB3805UL/V002