22 Jun 2023
Sutherland, L-A and Corbett, R. (2023). Scottish Land Matching Service Review Report
This report comprises the findings of an evidence review to inform the further development of the Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS). The Scottish Land Matching Service was established in 2019 as an initiative of Scottish Government’s Farming Opportunity for New Entrants (FONE) Group.
22 Jun 2023
Scottish Land Matching Service Visual Summary
The visual summary accompanies a report led by SEFARI researchers (James Hutton Insitute) and commissioned by the Scottish Government which comprises the findings of an evidence review to inform the further development of the Scottish Land Matching Service.
21 Jun 2023
Scottish Land Matching Service Review Presentation
This presentation presents highlights from a review of the Scottish Land Matching Service, contextualising progress to date against land matching services elsewhere in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland and providing feedback from participants
15 Jun 2023
Pakeman, R.J. (2023). A Rapid Evidence Review of the Implications of Not Controlling Bracken with Asulam in Scotland. A report for the Scottish Government.
This report was requested to better understand the implications of not controlling bracken on biodiversity, rural productivity and public health, where asulam is traditionally used for its control in Scotland.
30 May 2023
Livestock and greenhouse gas emissions reduction
This presentation discusses the current and potential future impacts of innovations in ruminant improvements, highlighting their role in achieving a cost-effective and sustainable reduction in livestock greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from Scotland in the short, medium, and longer term.
30 May 2023
Supporting Agriculture and Rural Development Policy
SEFARI researchers (James Hutton Institute and SRUC) provide analytical support and expert advice to inform future agricultural policy decisions in Scotland.
30 May 2023
Scotland’s eradication programme for Bovine viral diarrhoea
Scotland’s eradication programme for Bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) is based on animal health, economic and environmental benefits. Typing of BVD-positive samples allows analysis of virus spread and detection of reportable BVD type 2.
23 May 2023
RESAS Conference - Keynote - Mat Williams
Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Science, Evidence and Policy Conference – Prof. Mathew Williams
Keynote presentation, RESAS Conference 2023.
23 May 2023
RESAS Conference 2023 - Keynote - Simon Fuller
'Bridging the gap between science and policy to achieve our climate and nature goals' - Simon Fuller
Keynote presentation, RESAS Conference 2023.
22 May 2023
IKE - An online tool for interpreting faecal egg count (FEC) results
A free online tool was developed to assist farmers, vets and livestock health advisors in the interpretation of the clinical implication of faecal egg count (FEC) results from sheep.