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Defra’s Sustainable Farming Incentive directs farm support payments towards public goods which include healthier, higher welfare animals. This policy briefing looks at the likely animal welfare impact of two current elements 1) The Annual Health and Welfare Review 2) Animal Health and Welfare capital grants under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF)
SEFARI Gateway is delighted to provide support for a new Fellowship in collaboration with Scottish Government. We are seeking an individual researcher or small team of researchers to undertake a mapping of land use models and related research in Scotland. Background The Scottish Government’s Rural Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) Division, working with the Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (CSA-ENRA), funds a variety of different research organisations to deliver outputs under ENRA policy agendas that meet the needs of policymakers
Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland specialise in the development and application of the quantitative methods needed to enhance scientific knowledge and impact. They are embedded in the majority of projects within the programme and in addition, lead their own projects developing bioinformatics, modelling and statistical methods and tools that can be used by scientists delivering research in areas including, but not limited to, climate change, global net zero, sustainable agriculture and farm-to-fork food safety. This document summarises the projects within this theme.
The project began following a previous year’s Royal Highland Show, where SEFARI colleagues such as the Rowett Institute, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Moredun have presences at the event. Last year, the Rowett Institute’s stall was abuzz with activity when a number of our team were invited to feature on OnFARM’s special 150 th episode ‘ Pitch a Pod’, where presenters had a limited time to pitch their special topic to win a full episode (full episode can be listened on Podfollow). Sadly, the Rowett didn’t win but a great relationship was struck with the podcast team that sparked intrigue
Rural Scotland comprises 98% of Scotland’s land mass and is home to 17% of Scotland’s people. In 2018, the GVA of the rural economy was reported to be £37.6 billion which represents 26% of Scotland’s total. The work in the Rural Futures theme is investigating some key long standing issues for our rural and island communities. The projects are summarised in this document.
Scotland’s natural resources (air, soil, water, biodiversity) supply many essential ecosystem services which benefit human health, safety and wellbeing. They are also key to addressing climate change and biodiversity decline, and in promoting sustainable land use and a green economy. To protect, enhance and optimise the benefits we receive from our natural resources, we need better information about their status and quality, how and why they are changing, and how best to manage and protect them. This document provides a summary of each project within the Natural Resources theme.
The Human Impacts on the Environment theme brings together research on activities that have a direct environmental impact including on the climate, land use and resource use. The individual projects within the theme are summarised in this document.
The 8th edition of The Spark, SEFARI Gateway’s Newsletter, an update on the latest research developments from the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) strategic research programme.
The Sustainable Food System and Supply research theme is investigating all topics on food from sustainable and secure food production to supporting a safe and healthy diet. The interdisciplinary research goes from farm to fork, contributing to the economy, people's livelihoods and the health of the nation. This document contains a brief summary of all the individual projects.
Lay summaries for the projects within the Plant and Animal Health research theme. This document summarises the work ongoing to protect and develop high quality agricultural crops and livestock to underpin Scotland's growing food sector. The work is required to provide confidence against a background of uncertainty generated by climate change, shifting world trade patterns and the spread of diseases and pests.