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Researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders gathered at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh for the ENRA Science, Evidence and Policy Conference 2025, hosted by Professor Mat Williams, Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture. The event focused on Scotland’s upcoming ENRA Research Strategy 2027–2032, which aims to enhance collaboration and impact across the research community.
Consumer attitudes towards sustainable diets, The Rowett Institute, University of Aberdeen.Are you a supporter, a convenience seeker or even a hedonist? Dr Patricia Norwood, health economist, explores the results of a new study that reveals the fragmented nature of public opinion towards the idea of a sustainable diet.
In this blog Professor Lorna Dawson, Gateway knowledge broker for Environment and Soil, shares some insights after visiting Skye as part of a community workshop IN August 2025.
In this blog Professor Lorna Dawson, Gateway knowledge broker for Environment and Soil, shares some insights after visiting RBGE in August 2025. SEFARI Gateway worked with Scotia Agricultural Club to orchestrate this interesting and inspiring visit to the garden.
Infectious diseases of farmed animals are important threats to agriculture in Scotland, causing significant animal suffering, and economic losses to farmers. Typically, these infections are treated with antibiotics, but the rise of antibiotic-resistant germs means additional strategies are needed to reduce diseases on farms.
Scientists at The James Hutton Institute are spearheading cutting-edge research to support the UK’s National Action Plan for pesticide reduction, combining AI, big data, and biology to revolutionise Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Scotland. From forecasting potato virus risks to advancing biological alternatives to conventional pesticides, their work helps farmers target pesticide use while safeguarding yields and the environment.
Recent shifts toward protectionist trade policies—most notably from the United States—are reshaping the global trading system in ways that extend beyond traditional economic concerns. Protectionism refers to when countries introduce measures such as tariffs, quotas, or subsidies to limit imports and support their domestic industries. For the UK, navigating this uncertainty comes at the post-Brexit period, where trade resilience, food system stability, and climate commitments are increasingly intertwined.
The British Society of Animal Science is a charitable organization, which has been in existence for over 80 years! It is also the principal learned body supporting animal science in the UK. BSAS works ‘to advance the sector, improve the understanding of all aspects of animal science and ensure research and knowledge transfer has a practical and beneficial application’.