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.

SEFARI Gateway

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.

SEFARI Gateway

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.

Animal Health & Welfare

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