10 Jul 2023
Soliman.T. (2023). Environmental indicators in farm-level surveys: A Literature review
This report highlights the results of a systematic literature review of environmental indicators and metrics that are currently used in farm level surveys. This review informed the production of environmental indicators for farms in the Scottish Farm Business Survey (FBS).
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.