SEFARI aims to deliver 'Leading Ideas for Better Lives', reflecting that publicly funded research in Scotland must ultimately deliver positive impact for individuals, whether in Scotland or elsewhere.
As a collective, we collaborate to deliver the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Portfolio 2022-2027 on agriculture, environment, food, land and rural communities.
Plant pests and pathogens can have a devastating impact not only on plant hosts but also the wider biodiversity that use the infected plant (e.g., for food, breeding and shelter).
The Tarland Burn Catchment (~70 km2) has been studied since the year 2000 making it one of the longest running comprehensive catchment management case studies in the UK.
Increasingly trees are being promoted as a means to increase carbon storage and hence off-set climate change.
In 2020, researchers and practitioners collaborated to better understand how inclusive growth can be conceptualised and measured across a large, diverse and predominantly rural region in the north and west of Scotland.
31 Jan 2023
Fineview, a dairy farm managed by the Clark family in Dumfries and Galloway, is part of the innovative First Milk dairy cooperative which aims to deliver healthy fresh milk on sound environmental principles.
23 Nov 2022
Alexandra Davey introduces a project highlighting the scientists working to combat the biodiversity crisis in Scotland and around the world – from early-career researchers right through to senior scientists.
13 Feb 2023
31 Jan 2023
22 Jun 2023
One of Scotland’s most loved outdoor agricultural events, the annual Royal Highland Show highlights the best in farming, food and rural industry across Scotland.
28 Mar 2023
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) annual conference is one of the largest animal science events in the UK. This conference offers an opportunity for scientists, academics and farmers alike to participate in engaging discussion and debate surrounding issues at the heart of the industry.
22 Mar 2023
These sessions, organised by SEFARI Gateway and led by Newsdirect, are designed to help Scottish Government Strategic Research Portfolio colleagues to raise their awareness and understanding of policy, and identify opportunities where their research can have an impact.
16 Mar 2023
This Open Forum Event will highlight and raise awareness of different perspectives from people connected to Food, Fisheries, Farming and Forestry to articulate the key challenges and vision to new opportunities for working together to create a better future.
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RT @SRUC: What is the Digital Dairy Chain? Why are we talking about robots, sensors and data in relation to milk and cows? Lorna Pate and Stuart Martin of SRUC have the lowdown in our latest podcast episode. Listen on your favourite podcast app, or here: https://t.co/WkI38rm9w1 https://t.co/2HkSWYVxMO
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RT @JamesHuttonInst: We're hosting a #ClimatePositiveFarming taster day at #Glensaugh farm on Mar 30-31 as part of #ClimateWeek North East #CWNE23 @NESCANhub #hydrogen #biodiversity #pollination #soilhealth Be sure to sign up for our farm walk: https://t.co/YK2Fb1zQSf https://t.co/a2UaE4m6wc
