The Scottish Government signed a one-year, seven-figure contract with imagery data satellite operator Planet Labs through its Computacenter reseller. Jo Gray, Director of Scotland’s Agricultural Reform Program, said that the Planet Labs data would be helpful in providing a detailed understanding of the country’s changing landscapes. “We 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,” said Gray. “This approach could help track ecological progress, provide valuable evidence to inform decision-making, and support the development of future agricultural reform initiatives.” Planet already provides similar data analytics support to other government agencies in the United Kingdom, including the Welsh government and England’s Rural Payments Agency.