Mycotoxins are unavoidable, natural food contaminants which are produced by fungi growing on agricultural crops. Growth can occur in the field or in storage.
Food Safety Food and Drink Innovation Healthier Foods
This case study will summarise ongoing research on Teladorsagia circumcincta, one of the most common and economically important endemic parasites to control in sheep in the UK.
Agriculture Climate and the Environment Plant and Animal Health
In May 2017, the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform announced commissioning of “research into the costs and benefits of large shooting estates to Scotland’s economy and biodiversity”1. The focus of the Cabinet Secretary’s announcement was ‘driven grouse shooting’.
Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Beef production is very important for Scotland's economy (economic output of £851 million in 2017) and for providing the high quality and iconic, ‘Scotch Beef’ brand.
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Climate and the Environment Food and Drink Innovation Food and Drink Production Food Sustainability
The food and drink supply chain is dominated by small and micro businesses. In Scotland more than 95% of businesses in the sector employ less than 12 people. Many of these smaller companies have a common desire to grow and succeed but this can be is hampered by their size.
Rural Economy Rural Businesses and Enterprise
This case study summarises ongoing work exploring how changes in the population of remote and rural areas in Scotland affect the social, economic and ecological resilience of these areas.
Demographic Change Land and Communities Place-based policy Rural Economy Rural Economy Sustainability
SEFARI scientists, in collaboration with other research partners, provide evidence which informs the Scottish Government about the economic consequences of animal diseases.
Agriculture Livestock Diseases Rural Economy
Scotland’s agricultural sector relies heavily on seasonal non-UK workers, particularly from central and eastern Europe, to meet its labour demand. Despite their importance for this sector, there was a lack of detailed information about them This case study draws on findings from SRUC’s recent study, funded by the Scottish Government, which aimed to improve our understanding of the labour market in Scottish agriculture.
Rural Economy
Decisions about natural resources need to balance multiple interests and goals in order to safeguard Scotland’s economic, social and environmental prosperity. However, many existing policies for the environment focus on separate problems, s
Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems Natural Asset Management Soil Water Resources
We have created a state-of-the-art, and free to download, desktop app to provide climate change risk assessments for crops pests and diseases in the UK that anyone can use.
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Agriculture Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Natural Asset Management Food and Drink Production Scottish Primary Production Pest Control and Management
A large proportion of the Scottish strategic road network in the Highlands is vulnerable to landslides.
Climate and the Environment Soil Land and Communities Rural Economy Resilience Demographic Change Place-based policy Sharing Best Land Management Practice Sustainable Land Management Natural Asset Management
This article we will explain some some of the ways we are incorporating healthy ingredients from a variety of sources into recipes to develop novel formulations of foods.
Food and Drink Innovation Food Waste Healthier Foods Food Sustainability Healthier Diets Healthier Dietary Components
Blueberries have gained in popularity amongst UK consumers. Currently UK blueberries supply only 5% of demand and there is a huge opportunity to increase home grown supply.
Food and Drink Production Scottish Primary Production Food and Drink Innovation Healthier Dietary Components Healthier Foods Healthier Diets Healthier Food Culture Novel Crops Plant and Animal Health Rural Businesses and Enterprise Rural Economy
'Protein for Life' is designed to identify and develop guidelines for protein products for healthy ageing (living a better, longer life) that are cost effective, sustainable and enjoyable.
Food and Drink Innovation Food and Drink Production Healthier Foods Healthier Dietary Components Healthier Diets Healthier Food Culture
SEFARI is an important partner in ‘Make Innovation Happen’, which is an initiative coordinated by the Scotland Food and Drink Partnership.
Food and Drink Innovation Rural Economy
SEFARI scientists are investigating the potential benefits of supplementary soluble indigestible fibres for promoting healthy weight loss.
Healthier Foods
Recently there has been a rapid increase in the spread and number of non-native tree pests and pathogens around the world. Traditionally the impact of tree diseases and pests has been assessed in terms of their impact on forestry and the loss of wood products.
Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems
Scotland has committed to peatland restoration as part of its array of policies to tackle climate change.
Climate and the Environment Biodiversity and Ecosystems Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Natural Asset Management Soil Water Resources
Arboviruses are transmitted by biting insects and cause disease in animals and humans. These viruses are spreading due to increased globalisation, international trade and travel and climate changes. Among these is bluetongue virus (BTV) transmitted by midges and causing fatal disease in sheep.
Plant and Animal Health Livestock Health
SEFARI scientists make a significant contribution to the Scottish Government’s BVD Eradication Scheme. We inform this scheme through our unique and multi-disciplinary approach that uses epidemiological, economic, social science and molecular science to explore the wide-ranging implications of BVD.
Plant and Animal Health Livestock Health Livestock Diseases Livestock Welfare