Displaying 221 - 230 of 2688
Agriculture is a devolved competence and post-Brexit the Scottish Government (SG) chose to make its own arrangements for replacing support payments to farmers which were previously governed through the European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament on 28 September 2023. The Bill commits SG to consult on the nature of the support, the purposes of which are the adoption and use of sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, the production of high-quality food, the facilitation of on-farm nature
The 4th edition of The Spark, SEFARI Gateway’s newsletter, a monthly update on the latest research developments from the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) strategic research programme.
This booklet provides insights into some of the soils research undertaken and the positive benefits it delivers to Scotland, UK and Global soil health, biodiversity productivity and climate resilience.
The 3rd edition of The Spark, SEFARI Gateway’s newsletter, a monthly update on the latest research developments from the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) strategic research programme.
Scotland’s pork sector is under financial pressure. One way to address this could be to increase the value added to Scottish pork. However, that is only viable if there is a retail market for value-added Scottish pork products. This study investigated whether UK consumers are willing to pay a price premium for value-added pork products. It found there is a willingness to pay a premium for Specially Selected Pork. Scottish consumers are more aware of this label and were willing to pay a higher premium for it. UK consumers are also willing to pay a premium for other labels. The results suggest
This booklet provides insights into the programme’s livestock research and its delivery of significant benefits to Scotland, UK and Global livestock health, welfare, productivity and climate impact. The research is helping policy agendas and delivering innovation and new practices contributing to Scotland’s National Outcomes and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Third UK One Health Report - Joint report on antibiotic use, antibiotic sales, and antibiotic resistance. Published: November 2023