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 Programme 2016-2021 on agriculture, environment, food and land.
Control of plant diseases such as potato late blight relies heavily on the use of crop protection products such as fungicides.
Arable crops like wheat and barley, are frequently under attack from diseases, weeds, insects and slugs. These lead to reductions in yield and affect the profitability of farms and the price of produce.
The public are being asked to report sightings of 22 tree pests and diseases and newly emerging threats.
Natural capital approaches involve identifying, understanding, and measuring the relative contribution of nature to economic performance and human well-being.
20 Nov 2020
Winter is here and this might conjure thoughts of cosy nights by a fire, mulled wine, and the holiday season. However, it also brings colder days and longer nights and for some Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
29 Oct 2020
Sustainability and food security are two terms that are commonly used in relation to the UK agricultural sector. In a changing climate, there is a need to reduce the impact of endemic diseases on livestock health, welfare and productivity.
23 Dec 2020
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21 Apr 2021
A3 Scotland is an inaugral not-for-profit conference for the Animal Health, Agritech and Aquaculture (AAA) sectors to encourage innovation, investment and collaboration.
12 Apr 2021
One of the UK’s largest and most well-respected food and drink focused trade exhibitions, Food & Drink Expo is a biennial event for the grocery, food service, wholesale, manufacturing and speciality retail markets.
24 Nov 2020
SAGES ASM OnLine. A showcase of geoscience research highlights. Featuring daily @noon public webinars on COP26 and the Climate Emergency.
30 Oct 2020
Bridging One Health Science and Global Health Security Policy.
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RT @Lynsey_Melville: Calling farmers, vets and advisors! Please help us focus our research on the topics that the industry are interested i…
