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Sustainable soil management is a key component of several Scottish Government policies, including the Land Use Strategy, the Climate Change Adaptation Programme, and the Climate Change Plan. Reducing soil erosion has an important role in protecting our environment and maintaining Scotlandās soil resource for future generations. Soil erosion is a natural process, soil particles become detached and are transported by our rivers and streams to the sea, but modern land management techniques can sometimes accelerate this process. For example, the creation of ātramlinesā (which are often seen
The COVID-19 pandemic has required many people to adapt their lifestyles and livelihoods to mitigate the spread and impact of the virus. A new report by SEFARI researchers at the James Hutton Institute and Scotlandās Rural College (SRUC) has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in the face of adversity. The research aimed to understand the experiences of the pandemic in rural and island communities, and to identify the factors that support and promote resilience in Scottish rural and island
"The pandemic has brought rural vulnerabilities into sharp focus; however, the people we interviewed were optimistic that novel approaches used in responding to the pandemic should be continued and enhanced in the future" The COVID-19 pandemic has required many people to adapt their lifestyles and livelihoods to mitigate the spread and impact of the virus. A new report by SEFARI researchers at the James Hutton Institute and Scotlandās Rural College (SRUC) has shed light on the impacts of, and responses to, the pandemic in rural and island areas of Scotland, showing strong community bonds in
Highlights What were we trying to find out? This research considered the impacts of Covid-19 on rural and island communities, how resiliently they have responded; and the most effective ways forward for their recovery. What did we do? Our research approach involved: interviewing people in key rural sectors then producing a map to identify factors of resilience. This map was used to identify case study communities. Interviews were undertaken in these communities to understand local perspectives. What did we learn? Rural and island communities have been vulnerable to the impacts of Covid
Arable Scotland 2021: expertise and knowledge for the arable industry NEW DATE: TUESDAY 29 JUNE 2021, 10:00 AM BST Scotland's newest arable event is taking place online, with webinars, live Q&As and a virtual site to tour. Keep up to date with developments at: Arable Scotland. SEFARI is an event supporter and sponsor.
āMountain hares are Scotlandās only native hare and an important species in the Scottish hills, and gathering more accurate information about them will help inform conservation effortsā Volunteers are wanted for the first on-the-ground national survey to shed light on the distribution and numbers of Scottish mountain hares. The survey, which is launched today and will carry on throughout 2021, is calling on hillwalkers, naturalists and other outdoor enthusiasts to record sightings of the charismatic animals as they are out and about. No previous experience of wildlife surveys is necessary to
The Cryptosporidium oocysts have a tough outer waxy shell, composed of lipids and glycoproteins that enables the parasite to survive in the environment over a wide temperature range (-22 0C -60 0C) for several months. As a result, Cryptosporidium parasites are a real problem for the water industry as the parasite survives extremely well in water and is resistant to chlorination. Modelling studies, by other researchers, has also shown that it only requires a very few oocysts to cause infection in humans and animals. There are around forty different species of Cryptosporidium parasites and not
"āThe Ā£62m committed by the UK and Scottish governments through the Tay Cities Deal for both projects constitute the largest-ever investment in Scottish agricultural science and will power the green recovery needed after COVID-19" The International Barley Hub and the Advanced Plant Growth Centre, two flagship innovation projects supported through a transformational capital investment of Ā£45m by the UK Government and Ā£17m by the Scottish Government via the Tay Cities Region Deal, have been greenlighted today (19 th March) by the Tay Cities Deal joint committee. More information from: Bernardo
James Hutton Institute researchers produced a podcast summarising the key messages from an event (held in February 2020) funded by SEFARI and SSCR where stakeholders in the barley industry were invited to learn about and discuss barley research. The aim was to understand the main issues that industry stakeholders face, particularly in terms of priorities for future sustainability of the industry, and to explore how barley research can address these needs. The podcast, produced for the virtual Hutton Symposium in November 2020, summarised the main findings of the event, covering agronomic