SEFARI – Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions

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.

Case Studies

Does protected area status prevent biodiversity decline in plant communities?

Biodiversity is the variety of life on earth and is important to most aspects of our lives.

  • Climate and the Environment

Developing a novel vaccine to protect sheep from chlamydial abortion

The bacterial pathogen Chlamydia abortus is responsible for causing the disease ovine enzootic abortion (OEA), also known as enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE).

  • Plant and Animal Health
  • Animal Health & Welfare

Biosecurity, sustainable livestock parasite control and messaging

Roundworms and sheep scab mites are common throughout the UK and threaten the health, welfare and productivity of grazing livestock.

  • Plant and Animal Health
  • Rural Economy
  • Animal Health & Welfare

Small, but Mighty: Understanding animal disease using miniature lab-grown organs

Infectious diseases have a major impact on the welfare and productivity of animals raised for food production worldwide.

  • Agriculture
  • Plant and Animal Health
  • Animal Health & Welfare

Blog

25 Apr 2024

Fastbreeders – accelerating genetic improvement for farm and food resilience

As a result of work commissioned by the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme (SRP) looking at resilient food supply chains, a group of farmers teamed up with Professor Mike Coffey at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).

News

Events

18 Sep 2024

A3 Scotland 2024

This not-for-profit conference for the Aquaculture, Agritech and Animal Health (AAA) sectors, brings together industry, investors, scientists and government officials from all over the world.

 

2 Jul 2024

Arable Scotland 2024

Scotland's premier arable event, featuring talks and trade stands focussing on knowledge and solutions for the arable industry.

18 Apr 2024

Shaping the Science for Scotland’s Food Future

The Shaping the Science for Scotland’s Food Future Summit will be on the 18th April 2024 at Dynamic Earth. 

9 Apr 2024

BSAS Conference 2024

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.

Twitter

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11 months ago

RT @philip_skuce: Get the feeling you're being watched? Great to be back up @VAntolovi, saw & heard osprey, lapwing, curlew, oyster catcher, meadow pipit & skylark, even found a few Galba snails, maybe need an app for those too?! 👍🐌🐦😎@MoredunComms @SEFARIscot https://t.co/zkkxBCppO8

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11 months ago

RT @AgroEcoAtJHI: @JamesHuttonInst @HuttonSEGS would love to hear farmer's opinions on Bere (heritage barley). Insights will direct efforts on #cropdiversification, #shortvaluechains, and #foodculture. Thanks for your support! @SEFARIscot, @Econutri30, @eu_radiant, @scotlandbread, @ScotSeedSov https://t.co/BNya3fOvhv

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