Reinstated water abstraction licences 'huge relief' to Fife growers

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has lifted the water abstraction suspensions in the River Eden catchment following ‘strong compliance’ from the farming community and recent rainfall.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
clock • 3 min read
Reinstated water abstraction licences 'huge relief' to Fife growers

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has lifted the water abstraction suspensions in the River Eden catchment following ‘strong compliance’ from the farming community and recent rainfall....

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