SEFARI – Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions

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 Portfolio 2022-2027 on agriculture, environment, food, land and rural communities.

Case Studies

Biosecurity, sustainable livestock parasite control and messaging

Roundworms and sheep scab mites are common throughout the UK and threaten the health, welfare and productivity of grazing livestock.

  • Plant and Animal Health
  • Rural Economy
  • Animal Health & Welfare

Small, but Mighty: Understanding animal disease using miniature lab-grown organs

Infectious diseases have a major impact on the welfare and productivity of animals raised for food production worldwide.

  • Agriculture
  • Plant and Animal Health
  • Animal Health & Welfare

Food system disruptions and food insecurity in Scotland: learning from food support workers

There is significant food insecurity in Scotland and to tackle it, the Scottish Government has published Cash-First

  • Land and Communities
  • Food; Healthier Foods

Making silk purses out of sows’ ears – challenges facing a Scottish pig farmer

Scotland’s pork sector is under financial pressure. One way to address this could be to increase the value added to Scottish pork.

  • Agriculture
  • Rural Economy

Blog

8 Mar 2024

Inspiring change one step at a time

Here at SEFARI, we strive to make the world more sustainable, greener, and equal and we’ve got an amazing team of people who make this possible.

8 Mar 2024

Celebrating the Inspiring Women in Gateway

Over the centuries women have led the way in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) making life changing discoveries, especially here in Scotland. This International Women’s Day we’re shining a light on some of the inspiring women we have working with us at Gateway.

News

Events

28 Feb 2024

Scotland Europe Initiative Workshop: Agriculture

The workshop focuses on the effects of Brexit on the Agriculture and Food Sector in Scotland and marks the 11th event in a series under the RSE’s Scotland – Europe Initiative, in partnership with the University of Edinburgh's Europa Institute.

Twitter

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9 months ago

RT @philip_skuce: Get the feeling you're being watched? Great to be back up @VAntolovi, saw & heard osprey, lapwing, curlew, oyster catcher, meadow pipit & skylark, even found a few Galba snails, maybe need an app for those too?! 👍🐌🐦😎@MoredunComms @SEFARIscot https://t.co/zkkxBCppO8

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9 months ago

RT @AgroEcoAtJHI: @JamesHuttonInst @HuttonSEGS would love to hear farmer's opinions on Bere (heritage barley). Insights will direct efforts on #cropdiversification, #shortvaluechains, and #foodculture. Thanks for your support! @SEFARIscot, @Econutri30, @eu_radiant, @scotlandbread, @ScotSeedSov https://t.co/BNya3fOvhv

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