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Introduction Those involved Thanks to staff at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh ( RBGE), in particular, our hosts for the day, Alexandra Davey and Jasmine Isa Munro, who made sure that we all were well informed throughout the day. Professor Lee Innes, Communications Director, Moredun, one of the Scottish Environment and Food and Agriculture Research Institutes, and part of SEFARI Gateway, helped organise this visit and ensured that we enjoyed a varied and fruitful experience at the garden. Background RBGE is a leading botanic garden and is the curator of Scotland’s national botanical
Mairi Gougeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands and SEFARI Gateway are hosting Scotland’s Global Food Security Conference, with the theme ‘Climate Change, Collaboration, and Comparative Advantage’ in Edinburgh, 5th–7th November 2025. Invited participants will be welcomed on Wednesday 5th November with an evening reception at the Scottish Parliament. On Thursday 6th November, the main conference will bring together Scottish and international experts in the beautiful surrounds of the Royal Botanic Gardens, to present Scottish research in this area and explore how
The event will be hosted by Professor Mathew Williams, Chief Scientific Adviser for Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) and will feature keynote addresses, breakout sessions, panel debate, networking and posters. Objectives of the event: The event will provide an opportunity for researchers, including early career researchers, across the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Portfolio to showcase their research and highlight recent research outputs and impact. This networking event will provide a forum for both researchers and policy makers from across the
Ticks are external blood-sucking parasites that feed on a variety of hosts including livestock, wildlife and humans. The most common tick in the UK is the sheep tick ( Ixodes [I.] ricinus) which is indiscriminate, feeding on a wide range of hosts, from birds to small and large mammals, including humans, whereas many other species of ticks feed more selectively on specific animal species. The sheep tick can carry pathogens responsible for several diseases including louping ill (LI), tickborne fever (TBF), babesiosis (red water), Lyme disease, tick pyaemia and tickborne encephalitis (TBE). These
This report investigates the state of knowledge on the relationship between NbS and the productive land use sectors of agriculture and forestry in Scotland.
Food fraud costs the UK around £2 billion per year, and improving testing methods is key to tackling this issue. However, current techniques often lack the speed and accuracy needed to detect mislabelled meat products. Researchers at the Rowett Institute have developed a cutting-edge method called MEATiCode, which can simultaneously identify multiple meat species in a single processed food sample.
The SEFARI Gateway Waste Emissions Science Advisory Group has undertaken a comprehensive review of methodologies used for estimating and forecasting greenhouse gas emissions across Scotland. This analysis spans various technologies including landfill, anaerobic digestion and composting, waste incineration, and wastewater treatment. As Scotland aims to meet stringent environmental targets, ensuring these methodologies are accurate, adaptable, and comprehensive is crucial. This report outlines current practices, assesses their effectiveness, identifies strengths, highlights weaknesses, and
The purpose of this guide is to outline options and considerations for businesses and organisations interested in developing controlled environment growing enterprises in the Highlands and Islands. It is intended for both existing growers looking to diversify their production systems and for businesses, community groups, SMEs, and enterprises with little or no background in horticulture. Drawing on existing horticultural resources and controlled environment agriculture technologies, this guide interprets and tailors the information specifically for the Highlands and Islands context, while
Agriculture is central to the economy, culture and heritage in Orkney and the successful adoption of new research and technology may bring significant benefits to the islands. Key challenges to the industry are to increase the efficiency of food production while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. The Orcadians have a strong history of being successful innovators and are also aware of the unique opportunities available within Orkney's landscapes and communities. Improving connectivity and trust between researchers and islanders will help to maximise the benefits from new research