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Drone technology to address UK’s farm labour shortage
IN the wake of a growing farm labour shortage in the UK, drone technology designed to offer a helping hand to the nation’s farmers is set to be rolled out across the sector. Hungary-based agriculture technology pioneer, ABZ Innovation, is set to introduce its state-of-the-art agricultural drones into the UK market. This follows a change […]
Community bands together to stop mega fish farm plans
West coast locals horrified at inevitable damage to Loch Linnhe ALARMED LOCALS are calling for government action to halt plans to create Scotland’s largest fish farm in a loch known for its dolphins, otters, seals and sea eagles. Local divers, fishermen, wild swimmers and even a rock band have voiced opinions and are outraged by […]
Wind farm off coast of Scotland completes Site Investigation
A WIND FARM located on the northeast coast of Scotland, has completed its offshore site investigations. Developer of a 1GW floating offshore wind farm, Buchan Offshore Wind, had the objective to identify and quantify geotechnical and environmental characteristics of both the development site and the export cable route. This information will now be assessed and […]
Wind farm hits the right note with historic male choir funding
ONE of Scotland’s oldest male choirs has received nearly £5,000 through a community grant thanks to a nearby wind farm. With roots dating back to the 1930’s, Stonehouse Male Voice Choir has received £4,600 from Banks Renewables’ Kype Muir Community Partnership Fund (KMCP). The funding allowed the choir to transform its image by creating 20 sets of […]
Coastal community fight to stop Scotland’s largest fish farm
Huge experiment would see salmon equivalent to 11,000 cows in Loch Linnhe A COMMUNITY living on the pristine shores of one of Scotland’s most picturesque lochs have called plans to create Scotland’s largest fish farm a potential “act of unimaginable vandalism.” Long Live Loch Linnhe is a collective of highly concerned local residents who have […]