19 Nov 2024
Routes to reduce methane emissions from livestock systems
Methane is the prominent GHG from agriculture, accounting for 59% of agricultural emissions. Enteric methane, produced by ruminants as they digest feed, is the major source of these emissions.
14 Nov 2024
The Spark - SEFARI Gateway's Newsletter – October 2024
The 11th edition of The Spark, SEFARI Gateway’s Newsletter, an update on the latest research developments from the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) strategic research p
12 Nov 2024
Fairer food labelling for animal welfare
This brief outlines a policy analysis and literature review that were conducted to consider the pros and cons of Defra’s proposals for improving animal welfare.
12 Nov 2024
Project report: Monitoring castration and tail docking of lambs
Project's aim was to establish whether data are currently collected by industry bodies operating within the Scottish lamb sector on (a) the use of castration and tail docking and (b) the methods employed to perform these procedures. If such data are collected, they may offer a way for Scottish Government to benchma
29 Oct 2024
Comparing the Nutritional Profile of Hemp Seed Harvests from NE Scotland
A report comparing the nutritional profile of several harvests of seed form NE Scottish farms growing hemp
24 Oct 2024
Ecosystem and Landuse Policy Group (ELPEG) Bulletin – October 2024
October 2024 ELPEG Bulletin which summarises the latest Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Programme biodiversity research.
18 Oct 2024
Estimating the nutrient value of agricultural products – Final Briefing - Benjamin JJ McCormick
A final briefing, by Benjamin JJ McCormick (a SEFARI Gateway Fellow), on he's work on ‘estimating the nutrient value of agricultural products’