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SEFARI Gateway is delighted to provide support for a new Fellowship in collaboration with NatureScot. We are seeking an individual researcher or small team of researchers to undertake a first stage mapping of the evidence base for land use change in a changing climate. Background There is increasing awareness of the need for actions to build resilience in land use for an increasingly chaotic climate within and across years, and hunger for evidence-based solutions. Traditional business cases and economic valuations typically compare the costs of action (the intervention) with the status quo or
Taking part in the Climate Action Summit Conference at Our Dynamic Earth, 1 and 2 October 2024, I am reminded of the SEFARI Gateway visit by the Scotia Club to the Climate-Positive Farming Initiative at James Hutton Institute's Glensaugh Farm, as Ali Karley (James Hutton Institute) and Davy McCracken (SRUC) both presented brilliantly in the panel discussion, on how we can speed up sustainable land management with robust research such as at the Institute research farms. Scotia is a group of people with experience of interdisciplinary approaches to food production and who seek a balanced
Why are these diseases important to livestock producers? Abortions and reproductive failures in sheep and cattle are a global problem. In the UK, the most common causes of infectious abortion in sheep and cattle, respectively, are Chlamydia abortus, a bacterium responsible for enzootic abortion in ewes and goats, and Neospora caninum, a parasite that primarily causes abortions in cattle and can also infect sheep, leading to neosporosis ( data collected by the Veterinary Investigation Diagnosis Analysis service). Both organisms occur worldwide, with the notable exceptions of New Zealand and
Spurred in part by Scottish government policies such as the commitment to reach Net Zero by 2045, there has been an increase in investment in land for natural capital purposes in Scotland. This project builds on and provides tools, capacity, and knowledge regarding good community engagement practice for communities and land owner-investors impacted by these land use changes. We conducted two participatory workshops in locations where green investment and landownership change recently took place. The workshops were designed to identify challenges and opportunities in the community and discuss
SEFARI Gateway is delighted to be able to offer a Fellowship in collaboration with Highland and Islands Enterprise, UHI Orkney. We are seeking an individual researcher or small team of researchers to help with supporting the ability of the Island to better shape research for its economic and social resilience. Background The origins of this proposal arise from concerns around the distinct challenges and opportunities facing agriculture in Orkney. During discussions between HIE and various partners, it was noted that Orkney could potentially benefit from a more locally driven approach to
A multi-million pound programme of strategic research delivered over five years providing science and evidence to support policymakers and its partners. Informed by strong partnerships and the needs of a broad range of stakeholders. Science at the heart of society contributing to the health, wealth and wellbeing of Scotland and beyond.
Ahead of this year’s A3 Scotland Conference in Inverness, we thought we’d highlight a few examples of how we contribute to the Agritech, Animal Health and Aquaculture sector. A sector key to innovation in Scotland which is supporting a sustainable future for our communities, places and environment. In support of the sector, we are eager to build upon a previous SEFARI Gateway fellowship on defining the capacity and capability within Scotland’s A3 sector. The project supported Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as well as that of the Life Sciences Scotland Industry Leadership Group (LSS ILG
Control of gut worms in sheep is a priority for farmers One of the biggest challenges faced by sheep farmers is the impact of gut worm infection on the growth of their animals. Lambs consume worm larvae while grazing, which develop into adults in the sheep’s stomach and intestine , caus ing damage that prevents sheep digest ing and absorbing n utrients effectively . Adult worms produce eggs which are shed in the dung , and then hatch and develop into larvae on the pasture ready to infect a new host animal. The main method of control of these worms over the past several decades has been
This workshop aims to produce industry guidelines on management control approaches for ticks and TBDs, represents a crucial step towards addressing a pressing challenge facing livestock and public health in Scotland and the UK. Understanding the Challenge The main workshop aim is to address the different challenges posed by ticks and TBDs. Factors such as changes in wildlife distribution, agricultural practices, and human activities contribute to their spread. Traditional control methods, mainly relying on acaricides, have shown limitations, and new practices like acaricide rotation and
James is a molecular plant pathologist and plant nematologist at the James Hutton Institute with a focus on potato cyst nematodes.