Documents

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.

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.

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

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.

Project Slide Presentation.

Authors: Andy Taylor, Debbie Fielding, Duncan White, Isla Morton, Lucinda Robinson, Thomas Freitag, Ruth Mitchell.

This project explores young people's social connections in rural places, their role in fulfilling young people's economic, social, and emotional needs, and the impact on young people's desire to stay in or return to rural places.

This paper highlights four key barriers/facilitators for young people developing strong relationships outside of the family environment. Authors: Dr Emilia Pietka-Nykaza, Dr Rosie Alexander, Leyla Kerlaff and Helen Baillot.

The work was funded through a SEFARI Gateway Specialist Advisory Group.

This briefing paper is on the role of social connections that support young people’s social, economic, and wellbeing needs in rural places. Authors: Dr Emilia Pietka-Nykaza, Dr Rosie Alexander, Leyla Kerlaff and Helen Baillot.

The work was funded through a SEFARI Gateway Specialist Advisory Group.

The 12th 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 programme.

The report discusses the decision-making processes, behaviours and motivations of landowners or land managers, particularly around their future land use decisions and investment strategies into their land.