We’re proud to celebrate alumni Tom Porter (Patchell's 2014-2019), a promising young agritech entrepreneur from Carnoustie, who has just been awarded £10,000 through the regional EDGE award—a Scotland-wide initiative supporting innovative young business minds.

Tom, just 24, recently launched AgriAudit, a downloadable app aimed at easing compliance pressures for UK farmers. The app simplifies and streamlines the audit process, helping growers—particularly those in fruit and vegetable production—manage their records with greater confidence and less stress.

His idea was born from first-hand experience on his family farm, where he quickly realised the need for a more efficient system. Now a student on the MDS graduate scheme, Tom is combining his leadership training with practical solutions that are making a real difference in the agricultural sector.

Congratulations, Tom—we are thrilled to see your hard work and vision being recognised!