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Farmed salmon is one of Scotland’s main exports, benefitting the national economy and local communities. This case study draws from the research project costs and opportunities for Scottish products with higher value status , such as salmon. We found that farmed Scottish salmon has attributes that retain good standing with consumers, although evidence from our research interviews suggests that it has lost some of its status as a high-value food. Interviewees also identified challenges facing the sector, which are perceived to be affecting its reputation and ability to invest in innovation
The aim of this SEFARI fellowship with Food Standards Scotland was to determine the lifestyle factors which cause members of the older population to become ill with foodborne illness. Report prepared by: Dr Ellen W. Evans ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University
In Scotland, about 11% of households experienced low food security (reporting reduced quality, variety, or desirability of diet) or very low food security (reporting multiple indications of disrupted eating patterns and reduced food intake) in 2022-23. Thus, levels of food bank use are likely to be significant in Scotland. However, no official estimates exist of the scale and scope of food banking activities. This report summarises the distribution and activities of food support outlets in Scotland in 2023. Our research found that the distribution of food support outlets aligns broadly with
There are clearly a range of ways that animal health and welfare researchers and policy makers can draw from psychology to improve the ways in which they communicate and/or elicit positive behaviour change in their target audiences. For example, psychology can help to improve our understanding of the influences on human behaviour; provide further insight on how individuals read and understand messages and explain why different types of messages interact with our personalities and our values. This case study showcases our findings from two discourse analyses of pet and farm animal welfare
Transforming our diets to build a more sustainable food system is paramount to achieving net zero. Here, we provide a high-resolution perspective on United Kingdom (UK) seafood supplies and nutrient flows at species level. We mapped seafood production (capture and aquaculture), trade (imports and exports), purchases (within and out-of-home), and seafood consumption, between 2009 and 2020. UK dietary recommendations for finfish consumption were not achieved by domestic production nor national supplies. Mapping dietary nutrient flows revealed that the UK undergoes substantial losses of omega-3
Application of liming products to raise the soil pH in acidic soil conditions has been practised for thousands of years to maintain or improve yield, as crops respond with increased growth to an optimum soil pH. However, there is a cost for the application of liming products with the emission of carbon dioxide (CO 2). Previous research on the effects of soil pH has shown that an optimum soil pH allows the most efficient use of applied fertilisers, which helps prevent costly losses of fertiliser from the system through various forms of pollution (leached from the soil into water sources or lost
Ana is a human geographer interested in regional development, migration and policy. Her research focuses on rural, remote and sparsely populated areas and communities, with particular focus on mobility drivers and outcomes within these places and communities. She has a background in economics and business management. Prior to joining Rural Policy Centre at the SRUC she has received her PhD from Charles Darwin University (Australia) and collaborated with rural communities and stakeholders in South Australia, Northern Sweden and Croatia. Ana is currently working on three RESAS projects, looking
The unique characteristics, challenges, and aspirations of the local business base, and opportunities for community wealth building in rural and island communities are examined. We focus on understanding the role of economic infrastructure in prosperity and consider how future changes to agricultural support may impact the rural and island regions of Scotland.