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Official end of project report for RI-B7-02: Revalourisation potential of agricultural waste materials into a sustainable source of health-promoting dietary fibre.
The “You Are What Your Food Eats” Conversation investigated the long-term effects of land-use decisions on climate change and the food chain and, in particular, which crops can be grown locally, by traditional or alternative methods, to provide the nutrition for a healthy diet. This series of Conversations was funded by the Scottish Government Climate Change Engagement Programme and SEFARI Gateway, and was organised through collaboration between SEDA Land, The James Hutton Institute and Scotland’s Rural College.
This report summarises the information provided to, and discussed with, the Scottish Government by a SEFARI Gateway-funded Specialist Advisory Group (SAG). The aim of the SAG was to draw on the individual and collective expertise of a group of academics to provide information and advice to the Scottish Government on its introduction of a rural lens and on its Rural Delivery Plan.
SEFARI Gateway is delighted to provide support for a new Fellowship with Scottish Government. We are seeking an individual researcher or small team of researchers who can contribute to the next phase of development for a Scottish Agriculture Knowledge Innovation System (AKIS). Background An AKIS is represented by the combined interactions, knowledge flows and innovative practices instigated between persons, organisations and institutions in the agricultural sector. Key stakeholders in the AKIS include supply chain actors, farmers, crofters, farm advisory services and advisors, land based
The index measures year-on-year change, building on the UKFSR evidence base but also taking into account wider intelligence and forecasts, and policy developments. In contrast with the common use of the term, the index is not presented as a single number but it comprises 9 separate indicators across a range of areas. The 9 indicators and their assessment (in parenthesis) are: Indicator 1: Global food supply for human consumption (broadly stable); Indicator 2: Share of global cereals and soyabeans internationally traded (broadly stable Indicator 3: Production-supply ratio (broadly stable)
This year, 84 films were submitted to the festival of which just 13 were chosen to be screened as part of the final line-up, just showing how many amazing projects there are out there. These 13 films documented a diversity of films including, but certainly not limited to, Native American communities restoring the river that is the lifeblood of both their culture and the local ecology; African Artists using their art to draw attention to wildlife conservation; enterprising Solar farms integrating technology with the simple act of food production; a pacific islander who turned personal tragedy
Food Standards Scotland’s (FSS) vision is to create a safe, healthy, and sustainable food environment that protects the health and well-being of people in Scotland. To achieve this, FSS have key strategies for reducing illness from foodborne pathogens (commonly referred to as food poisoning), this includes the distribution of food safety information to all consumers. The FSS Strategy for 2021–2026 Healthy, Safe, Sustainable: Driving Scotland’s Food Future aims to connect with consumers in Scotland to understand their needs and influence change, promoting a positive food culture, safe food
Dr Ellen Evans is a Reader in Food Safety Behaviour at the ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre in the UK. As a qualified professional chef, and after completing a PhD focusing on the food safety risks associated with listeriosis among older adults at Cardiff Metropolitan University, Dr Evans has conducted numerous cognitive and behavioural food safety research projects. The relationship between people and food fascinates her. Ellen states that she is intrigued by the influence of knowledge and perceptions upon behaviour, and the impact this has on food safety. This interest spans from food handlers
Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth and is important to most aspects of our lives. We value biodiversity both for what it provides to humans, such as food, fuel, shelter, medicine, pollination, seed dispersal, climate regulation, water purification, nutrient cycling, and control of agricultural pests, and for the value it has in its own right. Biodiversity also holds value for potential benefits not yet recognized, such as new medicines and other possible unknown services. Protected areas are sites which receive protection because of the biodiversity they contain. One would expect
SEFARI Gateway brings you the 6th edition of The Spark, the monthly update on research developments from the Scottish Government's Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Strategic Research Programme.