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.

Climate and Environment; Animal Health & Welfare; Rural Economy; Agriculture; Food and Drink

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

SEFARI Gateway, Agriculture, Healthier Foods, Food & Drink Innovation, Plant and Animal Health, Land and Communities, Climate and the Environment, Science Education

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.

Animal Health & Welfare; Rural Economy

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

Plant and Animal Health

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

27 Oct 2024

Centres of Expertise Booklet 2023

Revised (May 2023) Centres of Expertise Booklet

SEFARI Gateway

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.

Biodiversity, Climate and Environment

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’

SEFARI Gateway

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