SEFARI aims to deliver 'Leading Ideas for Better Lives', reflecting that publicly funded research in Scotland must ultimately deliver positive impact for individuals, whether in Scotland or elsewhere.
As a collective, we collaborate to deliver the Scottish Government funded Strategic Research Portfolio 2022-2027 on agriculture, environment, food, land and rural communities.
The bacterial pathogen Chlamydia abortus is responsible for causing the disease ovine enzootic abortion (OEA), also known as enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE).
Roundworms and sheep scab mites are common throughout the UK and threaten the health, welfare and productivity of grazing livestock.
Infectious diseases have a major impact on the welfare and productivity of animals raised for food production worldwide.
There is significant food insecurity in Scotland and to tackle it, the Scottish Government has published Cash-First
28 Mar 2024
Youth out-migration in Scotland’s rural communities remains a significant concern, and increasing levels of youth retention, in-migration, and return are seen as key to longer-term population sustainability.
22 Mar 2024
Over 600 school children aged 11 to 18 years old from 9 council areas in Scotland attended the ‘Your Plant-Your Future’ event at Our Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh on 5th March 2024.
8 Nov 2023
18 Sep 2024
This not-for-profit conference for the Aquaculture, Agritech and Animal Health (AAA) sectors, brings together industry, investors, scientists and government officials from all over the world.
2 Jul 2024
Scotland's premier arable event, featuring talks and trade stands focussing on knowledge and solutions for the arable industry.
18 Apr 2024
The Shaping the Science for Scotland’s Food Future Summit will be on the 18th April 2024 at Dynamic Earth.
9 Apr 2024
The British Society of Animal Science (BSAS) annual conference is one of the largest animal science events in the UK. This conference offers an opportunity for scientists, academics and farmers alike to participate in engaging discussion and debate surrounding issues at the heart of the industry.
10 months ago
RT @philip_skuce: Get the feeling you're being watched? Great to be back up @VAntolovi, saw & heard osprey, lapwing, curlew, oyster catcher, meadow pipit & skylark, even found a few Galba snails, maybe need an app for those too?! ðÂÂÂðÂÂÂð¦ðÂÂÂ@MoredunComms @SEFARIscot https://t.co/zkkxBCppO8
10 months ago
RT @AgroEcoAtJHI: @JamesHuttonInst @HuttonSEGS would love to hear farmer's opinions on Bere (heritage barley). Insights will direct efforts on #cropdiversification, #shortvaluechains, and #foodculture. Thanks for your support! @SEFARIscot, @Econutri30, @eu_radiant, @scotlandbread, @ScotSeedSov https://t.co/BNya3fOvhv
