SEFARI Gateway

How do we align research with local needs? Read our latest case study written by @MoredunComms which sets out a route to locally driven, place-based agriculture, improving collaboration, trust and real-world impact. 🔗 tinyurl.com/OrkneyAgricult…

Hold it there: can nature-based solutions reduce flooding? 💧 Find out in our new case study by @JamesHuttonInst and @aberdeenuni. 🔗 tinyurl.com/HoldItThere

🐑 What if livestock disease knowledge could be shared through a card game? Read this new blog by @thomastzelos on creative #ScienceCommunication in action ➡️ tinyurl.com/LivestockDisea… @MoredunComms

Stage 3 of the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill is due to take place on 19 March. Ahead of this we’ve published a briefing which sets out details of how the Bill was amended at Stage 2 and other significant developments or areas of debate: 🔗 ow.ly/3GqR50YsQWj

Follow third-year horticulture student Sara as they organise the first ever student-led Horticulture conference at SRUC, taking place on our SRUC Edinburgh Campus on April 20th! Have you booked your spot yet? Book now 👉 buff.ly/Sw58Ofi

The 2024 Wildlife Crime Report has been published. Recorded wildlife crime offences increased by 15% between 22/23 and 23/24 from 220 to 254 offences, before falling by 27% between 23/24 and 24/25 to 186 offences. gov.scot/publications/w… #wildlifecrimereport #wildlifecrime

Infographics summarise research on the economic importance of nature across Scotland’s regions, from a national total of £40bn output and 260,000 jobs. For example, Highlands & Islands value of natural capital is estimated at £8bn output and 21,700 jobs bit.ly/3OYglaK

You can listen to the RESAS analysis highlighting nature's economic importance across Scotland’s regions and how benefits from nature are difficult to be substituted discussed in the latest @FASScot podcast on Natural Capital. The infographics: bit.ly/3OYglaK

Check out the latest edition of The Spark - SEFARI Gateway's Newsletter 🔗 tinyurl.com/FebruarySPARK #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Agriculture

Take a look at the latest policy brief from @SRUC about protecting animal welfare whilst also lowering methane emissions. 🔗 sefari.scot/document/cattl…

We’re proud to launch SRUC’s Strategy to 2031 - for a sustainable future. This strategy sets out how we will work with government, business, academia and communities to tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Read more 👉 buff.ly/YaaxkMf

Did you catch @SRUC 's student video “Potato Love Story” on our channels this month on Valentine’s Day? 🥔 We've shared the full story behind the video in our most recent press release. Find out more via the news page on our website here👇🏼 gb-potatoes.co.uk/news/

Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC) are recruiting for up to 8 Members & 3 Associate Members. Please see application pack for full details & application forms. 🔗scottishscience.org.uk/news-blog/ssac… ⌛Deadline: Fri 20 March 2026, 23:59

“Reset” talks could reshape animal welfare rules across the UK. Take a look at our new SEFARI policy brief by @SRUC ➡️ tinyurl.com/UKEUreset #AnimalWelfare #AgriPolicy

Rural Business Management lecturer John Magill was given 30 seconds to explain why you should check out his programme. If you were intrigued by this then join us for an online open event on the 25th of February - buff.ly/QCaJNQN

We’re supporting the @YellowWelliesUK Mind Your Head campaign. Mental health matters in farming and rural communities. By backing Mind Your Head, SRUC is helping to raise awareness, encourage open conversations and remind people that it’s okay to ask for support.

We’re proud to support the @yellowwelliesuk Mind Your Head campaign - raising awareness of mental health in the farming community. Our Agriculture students feature in this video to highlight the importance of looking after your mental health and supporting those around you.

We’re proud to support the @yellowwelliesuk Mind Your Head campaign - raising awareness of mental health in the farming community. Our Agriculture students feature in this film to highlight the importance of looking after your mental health.

How close are the UK & Europe to 'ending the cage age' for farrowing pigs? 🐖 New analysis from @SRUC shows many farrowing sows are still permanently crated, but momentum for change is growing. Read this recent policy brief to learn more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/FarrowingPig

Ahead of Parliament's consideration at Stage 1 of the Ecocide (Scotland) Bill on 5th February, our latest blog looks at environmental law and aims to prevent severe environmental damage taking place in Scotland by creating a new crime of ecocide. 👇ow.ly/ncwG50Y8Ho8