29 May 2025

Understanding the genetic mechanisms of resistance to Potato leafroll virus in potato - poster

Poster by Eugene Ryabov, Graham Cowan and Ingo Hein about 'understanding the genetic mechanisms of resistance to Potato leafroll virus in potato'

Agriculture

29 May 2025

Understanding the effects of virus genetics and potato variety on potato leafroll virus symptoms - Poster

Poster by Eugene Ryabov and Graham Cowan about 'understanding the effects of virus genetics and potato variety on potato leafroll virus symptoms'

Agriculture

29 May 2025

Aphids: the secrets of their success

SACAPP presentation by Alison Karley on 'aphids: the secrets of their success '

Agriculture

29 May 2025

The highs and lows of aphid control using alternatives to pesticides - presentation

Presentation by Ali Karley on 'the highs and lows of aphid control using alternatives to pesticides'

Agriculture

29 May 2025

Farm Saved Seed – Virus Workshop

SAC potatoes team virus workshop on farm saved seed.

 

Agriculture

16 Apr 2025

Determining the lifestyle factors which cause particular members of the older population to become ill with foodborne illness - Report

The aim of this SEFARI fellowship with Food Standards Scotland was to determine the lifestyle factors which cause members of the older population to become ill with foodborne illness.

Report prepared by: Dr Ellen W. Evans ZERO2FIVE Food Industry Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University 

Healthier Foods, Land and Communities

25 Feb 2025

Exploring the Circular Economy Readiness of Construction and Demolition in Northern Ayrshire: A Rural Scotland Case Study

There are a number of economic and social barriers to transitioning toward the circular economy in the construction and demolition sector, particularly in relation to cost, knowledge and access.

Rural Economy; Land and Communities; Climate and Environment

25 Feb 2025

Rural Construction Industry Case Study Interviews on Circular Economy: Communication, Knowledge Exchange and Social Network Analysis

Strategic outreach and support for local businesses led by local authorities and SEPA will help overcome perceived barriers to transitioning to a circular economy in the rural construction and demolition sector, and will help build knowledge and best practice.

Rural Economy, Land and Communities; Climate and Environment;

19 Feb 2025

Science in Shetland Summary: A Week of Hands-On Learning about Disease Control

Summary of a programme of events led by teams from the Moredun and James Hutton Institutes, and organised in collaboration with the Shetland Developing the Young Workforce and Shetland Animal Health Scheme with support from SEFARI Gateway, which included educational workshops, diagnostic demos and community engageme

Science Education; Animal Health & Welfare; SEFARI Gateway; Land and Communities; Rural Economy

18 Feb 2025

Ethical concerns of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in livestock farming

AI-applications in livestock farming are intended to improve performance, efficiency, health and welfare. However, such technological advances also present challenges and risks, including potential to threaten health and welfare.

Agriculture, Animal Health & Welfare, Rural Economy

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