Welcome to knowledgescotland
knowledgescotland.org is an online resource for policymakers and Government stakeholders that is focused in the food, health, environment and rural sectors. Six of Scotland’s top research providers:
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have launched this programme that delivers new policy information and a schedule of events and activities. The project, supported by the Scottish Government, is designed to assist policymakers develop improved knowledge and understanding in the food, health, environment and rural sectors.
Do register and work with us in this programme – we look forward to your comments.
News
The impact of rising wheat prices
How the rising price of wheat might global affect food costs is discussed in a new overview from SAC's Rural Policy Centre. Read more
Published on 31 August 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Chief Executive named for Scotland's new research institute
A leading Scots scientist - currently working in Australia - has been named as the Chief Executive designate to lead Scotland's new, crop, food and land use research organisation. Read more
Published on 28 July 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
SAC Wins Top UK Award For Climate Change Research
A groundbreaking SAC-led research project which helps farmers, land managers and foresters choose the most cost effective ways of reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, has won a prestigious Green Gown Award. Read more
Published on 02 July 2010 in Climate Change
Aberdeenshire Staff Wanted For Household Energy Monitoring Project
Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are looking to recruit Aberdeenshire Council staff for a large scale household energy research project. Read more
Published on 30 June 2010 in Climate Change
Moredun Awarded Record EU Grant For Animal Health Research
Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh has received the largest grant ever to be awarded by the EU in the field of animal health. Read more
Published on 23 June 2010 in Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Is All Nature Good For You?
Researchers at the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute are seeking volunteers to help them assess how people interact with nature. Read more
Published on 14 June 2010 in Biodiversity, Health + Well-being
Recent Briefings
Plants and Plant Extracts to Replace Growth-Promoting Antibiotics in Farm Livestock Production
Antibiotics were used as growth promoters (GPA) in poultry, pig and ruminant livestock production for more than 40 years before their ban by the European Commission at the beginning of 2006. Read more
Published on 1 September 2010 in Sustainability , Health + Well-being
Beef Cow Management in Scotland: A Sensitive Balancing Act
Management of beef suckler cow enterprises requires a difficult but vitally important balance between the need for farm profits, animal health and welfare and sustainable food production. Read more
Published on 30 August 2010 in Sustainability , Health + Well-being
Welfare of animals in transit - a sound scientific basis for regulations
The welfare of animals during transportation is a matter of major public and political concern. The transport of animals for the purposes of relocation, breeding and slaughter may constitute a risk of stress, injury, altered product quality and reduced welfare status. Read more
Published on 30 August 2010 in Health + Well-being
Introduction - Obesity in the Workplace
The University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and health have received almost 1M Euros as part of a a 6M Euro EU funded research project to look at food intake, addiction and stress. Read more
Published on 16 August 2010 in Health + Well-being
Comparing Scottish Farm-level Efficiencies with Other UK Countries
Published on 12 August 2010 in Sustainability
Public Views on Biodiversity Change: The Role of Invasive Non-Native Species
Worldwide there is growing concern among policymakers and conservation biologists over the impact of invasive non-native species on native biodiversity and ecosystems, reflected by an increasing number of policy documents that refer to biological invasions and numerous examples of conservation action aiming to reduce impacts of such invasions. Read more
Published on 2 August 2010 in Biodiversity
