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Authors: Simon Gibson-Poole, Lorna Cole, Osla Jamwal-Fraser & Hernan Botero-Degiovanni This report presents key findings and recommendations for improving agricultural practices in the North Highlands.
The GO Falkland event came back for its second year, after last year’s success, offering a thought-provoking two-day programme, packed with talks and panel discussions by representatives of the land-based industries in Scotland, policymakers, and scientists – all providing their perspective on regenerative land use in Scotland and beyond. Day one began with sunshine, and a promising programme of activities and events. We heard from the farming community on their approach to incorporate regenerative practices into their work. Scientists across the disciplines discussed how they contribute to
This year's topic is Food production, Security and Exports and the event is open to all with prior registration. During the event, soil science, food production, food quality, regulation, safety of processing and distribution will be discussed, plus the imperative of long-term supply security. The speakers will offer short, appropriately provocative presentations which will be followed by facilitated dialogue between the speakers and the audience. Supported by SEFARI Gateway, the event will include a presentation by Professor Lorna Dawson. More information about the event can be found on the
A new network is setting sail to understand and tackle how antimicrobial resistance impacts UK food production from farm to fork. AMAST – the AMR in Agrifood Systems Transdisciplinary Network, has been created to harness perspectives from across agrifood stakeholders and prepare new ways to tackle these challenges. SEFARI and SEFARI Gateway are supporting AMAST, we are bringing in our expertise of how AMR affects our lives and environment to the network. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), where microbes becoming resistant to the medicines we use to control them, presents a major threat to society
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.