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Roles of Spatial Data by Regional Land Use Partnerships Report (Draft)

The Scottish Government Programme for Government (2021/22) commits to the creation of Regional Land Use Partnerships (RLUPs) and Regional Land Use Framework (RLUFs), as set out in the Land Use Strategy. In spring 2021 it announced five pilot Partnerships for testing approaches and practicalities, with particular reference to governance and local engagement. To inform discussion of the needs of the RLUPs in achieving their aims and undertaken activities, the Scottish Land Commission and SEFARI Gateway formed a Think Tank on Spatial Data. The aims were to: i) identify the types of spatial data

Dr John Holland

I am an upland ecologist based at the SRUC Hill & Mountain Research Centre. My main research interests are: The impact of grazing on vegetation composition and structure. The impact on biodiversity of declining livestock numbers in the hills and uplands. Upland land-use management scenarios and their impacts on biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions. Grazing management on upland designated sites. Ecosystem services in the hills and uplands. The grazing behaviour of sheep and cattle on upland vegetation. Sensor technology and Low Power Wide Area Networks. Agroforestry and farm woodlands.

How Scottish farmers and crofters are changing food systems with agroecology

"This research shows that farmers, crofters, land managers and growers across Scotland can be a force for change, adapting to new practices to develop resilient and diverse businesses fit for the future" New research by James Hutton Institute scientists and partner organisations explores the use of sustainable farming practices in Scotland and how these support long-term land productivity and resilience amongst agricultural businesses. Press and media enquiries: Bernardo Rodriguez-Salcedo, Media Manager, James Hutton Institute, Tel: +44 (0)1224 395089 (direct line), +44 (0)344 928 5428

World Water Day 2022: realising the benefits of Scotland’s waters

“The Hydro Nation International Centre at the James Hutton Institute is honoured to have coordinated our annual national celebration of World Water Day, bringing together water professionals, researchers, policy, regulators and the public to share experiences and perspectives on the world’s most precious resource.” Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters, the Hydro Nation International Centre and the James Hutton Institute joined the annual global celebration of World Water Day with a call to realise the benefits of Scotland’s waters, during an event that brought together Scotland’s water

Appendices to the SEFARI report on ‘The adoption of agroecological principles in Scottish farming and their contribution towards agricultural sustainability and resilience’

Appendices to the SEFARI report on ‘The adoption of agroecological principles in Scottish farming and their contribution towards agricultural sustainability and resilience.’ This Agroecology in Scotland is understood differently by different people and at times contrary to what constitutes agroecology. There is little information, however, about how widely agroecological approaches are adopted and applied in Scotland to improve agricultural sustainability and whether these deliver beneficial outcomes such as improved efficiency, stabilised incomes, and greater resilience to a range of external

The adoption of agroecological principles in Scottish farming and their contribution towards agricultural sustainability and resilience

Agroecology in Scotland is understood differently by different people and at times contrary to what constitutes agroecology. There is little information, however, about how widely agroecological approaches are adopted and applied in Scotland to improve agricultural sustainability and whether these deliver beneficial outcomes such as improved efficiency, stabilised incomes, and greater resilience to a range of external factors.To address this knowledge gap, a SEFARI-funded fellowship project was conducted with the objective of understanding how the use of agroecological principles can provide

Anthelmintics and the Environment – opening a whole can of worms?

A SEFARI Specialist Advisory Group was established in response to concerns from livestock farmers and agro-ecologists about the adverse environmental impacts of some frontline livestock worming treatments, which reach the environment either in the dung/urine of treated animals or as a result of inappropriate disposal. Information on potential environmental impacts is a prerequisite for approval of veterinary medicines in the UK, but that information is not easy to find or understand. Working with the two main industry-led groups ( SCOPS and COWS) and the competent licensing authority in the UK

Covid-19 Food and Drink Sector Specialist Advisory Group for Scotland's Rural Economy & Expert Advisors

In the face of COVID-19 and the immediate (and anticipated) impact on the food and drink sector across rural Scotland, the Scottish Environment Food Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI) and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) established the SEFARI supported knowledge exchange ‘COVID-19 Food and Drink Sector Think Tank for Scotland’s Rural Economy’. The Specialist Advisory Group (SAG) was set up with a core membership and also with the intention of accessing ‘expert advisors’ and wider stakeholders. This report has been developed with the aim of: Capturing the approach taken and