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Achieving food security has gained prominence in the present policy agenda to increase resilience to adverse events. Using a novel method, we estimated the food balance sheets of Scotland, and assessed the self-sufficiency of major food commodities for the first time. We found that Scotland can produce enough cereal, potatoes, lamb, beef, dairy, and eggs to meet its own needs, but it still depends on imports of poultry and pork. Wheat and dairy from Scotland are especially important, as they significantly contribute to the nation's overall energy, protein, and fat intake. Foods high in protein
We are delighted to share with you the latest copy of the ELPEG Bulletin. The bulletins are produced every six months and summarise the biodiversity research that is happening within the Strategic Research Programme. The bulletins aim to provide a policy relevant summary of the research. The October 2024 bulletin can be access here. Ecosystem and Land use Stakeholder Engagement group This group is open to all stakeholders interested in the biodiversity work conducted within the Strategic Research Programme. We hold in person meetings once a year (usually in January) which provide an overview
October 2024 ELPEG Bulletin which summarises the latest Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme biodiversity research.
Antibiotic usage Globally, antimicrobial resistant infections contribute to around 700,000 deaths annually, whilst in the UK it is estimated that around 7600 deaths each year can be attributed directly to antibiotic-resistant infections (and in Scotland this is around 1500 deaths per annum). Moreover, in the UK over 35,000 deaths annually are indirectly related to multidrug resistant infections. The use and misuse of antibiotics is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance with more than 700 tonnes of antibiotics being consumed in the UK annually, of which people consume 68% and animals
Ruth is a barley geneticist with the International Barley Hub based at the James Hutton Institute. Ruth is interested in improving the long-term sustainability of barley. Her current work focuses on developing barley material with improved genetic diversity. She is working on the R-evolve project (funded by UKRI and linking into the RESAS programme), that aims to rapidly re-domesticate wild barley. The R-evolve project takes a novel approach to improving barley genetic diversity. Instead of transferring exotic genes into an elite genetic background, this project does the opposite, transferring
A final briefing, by Benjamin JJ McCormick (a SEFARI Gateway Fellow), on he's work on ‘estimating the nutrient value of agricultural products’
Final Fellowship project slides 'estimating the nutrient value of agricultural products' - Benjamin JJ McCormick
Posters, showcasing research across the ENRA Portfolio, submitted to and Presented at this year's ENRA Science, Evidence and Policy conference. More details about the event and links to separate posters can be found in our blog post: Climate Change Adaptation: 2nd Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Science, Evidence and Policy Conference.
On October 11, 2024, the UN Women published a statement in anticipation of the International Day of Rural Women. As this day approaches, I’ve been reflecting on the narratives surrounding women in rural areas. While these messages often acknowledge women’s presence and contributions, they typically present their importance as tied to larger global challenges—such as poverty, hunger, and equity—without delving deeper into the complexities of their roles. In a recent study conducted by my team in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), we examined the intersection of agriculture
Following the success of the first ENRA Science, Evidence and Policy conference last year, the conference returned this year to provide a forum to discuss key cross cutting strategic issues affecting Scotland’s environment, communities and rural economy. In addition to showcasing excellence in Scottish Government funded research, the event facilitates building networks and collaborations across science and policy - vital for effective and timely action for climate change adaptation. Insightful keynote speeches from Professor Mathew Williams, Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural