{"id":46638,"date":"2026-07-31T23:05:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/scottish-government-selects-planet-labs-for-ai-based-agricultural-monitoring\/"},"modified":"2026-07-31T23:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:05:18","slug":"scottish-government-selects-planet-labs-for-ai-based-agricultural-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/scottish-government-selects-planet-labs-for-ai-based-agricultural-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Scottish Government Selects Planet Labs for AI-Based Agricultural Monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\" itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/planet_lab_new_cover_639210748968340516.webp\" width=\"712\" height=\"377\" alt=\"Scottish Government Selects Planet Labs for AI-Based Agricultural Monitoring\" class=\"imageload removeImageattr\" data-original=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/planet_lab_new_cover_639210748968340516.webp\" style=\"\"><meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/cdn.satnow.com\/news\/planet_lab_new_cover_639210748968340516.webp\"><meta itemprop=\"width\" content=\"712\"><meta itemprop=\"height\" content=\"377\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Planet Labs Germany<\/strong>, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, recently announced that it was selected for a 7-figure award from the Scottish Government\u2019s Agricultural and Rural Economy Directorate. Under this one-year agreement, Planet will deliver PlanetScope data and advanced analytics to support Scotland\u2019s Agricultural Reform Route Map. Secured through Planet reseller Computacenter, Planet&#8217;s deep archive of data and AI analysis will aid in the country&#8217;s agricultural transition by providing the insights to develop sustainable food production, increase biodiversity and reduce carbon emissions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPlanet\u2019s high-frequency satellite data and advanced analytics allow us to understand Scotland\u2019s changing landscapes on a near-continuous basis,\u201d said <strong>Jo Gray<\/strong><strong>, Programme Director of the Agricultural Reform Programme<\/strong>. \u201cWe are working with Planet through 2026 to explore how these capabilities may support the Scottish Government in meeting its environmental and climate targets through a more objective and continuous monitoring system. This approach could help track ecological progress, provide valuable evidence to inform decision-making, and support the development of future agricultural reform initiatives.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4 class=\"mb-0\">Also Read: How does Satellite data help in monitoring climate change?<\/h4>\n<p>\u201cThe Scottish Government has set ambitious goals for its transition to more sustainable agricultural practices,\u201d said <strong>Diego Vanelli<\/strong><strong>, Director of Government Sales in EMEA at Planet<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re proud to help support these initiatives. Planet has proven to be a foundational data provider for national agencies \u2013 including those across Scotland \u2013 utilising automated, AI-enabled monitoring to drive large-scale ecological transitions with complete technical fidelity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Planet\u2019s work with the Scottish Government expands upon the company\u2019s customer base across the United Kingdom, including ongoing work with the Welsh government and England\u2019s Rural Payments Agency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planet Labs Germany, a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, recently announced that it was selected for a 7-figure award from the Scottish Government\u2019s Agricultural and Rural Economy Directorate. Under this one-year agreement, Planet will deliver PlanetScope data and advanced analytics to support Scotland\u2019s Agricultural Reform Route Map. 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