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.
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Photographs to show how water works
Water Works is a new competition for Scottish schools that aims to get pupils thinking about water in Scotland. Read more
Published on 03 February 2012 in Climate, water and energy
Praise for SAC's Powerful Performance at Oxford Conference
A report prepared by the SAC Rural Policy Centre for the recent Oxford Farming Conference has been praised by Government Ministers and Industry Leaders. Read more
Published on 17 January 2012 in Climate, water and energy, Food, health and wellbeing
Rowett Institute publishes second issue of Food Report
In the second issue of Rowett Food Reports, we explore how vegetable extracts can help prevent food going rancid. Read more
Published on 12 January 2012 in Food, health and wellbeing
Forest Research Update Seminar
This Update Seminar aims to provide the attendee with an overview of a number of different current topics. Read more
Published on 27 October 2011 in Climate, water and energy, Ecosystems and biodiversity
Agriculture and Climate Change Stakeholder meeting
A recent workshop in Edinburgh presented findings of agriculture and climate change research in order to facilitate knowledge exchange and to foster future liaison between scientists, policy-makers and stakeholders. Read more
Published on 20 October 2011
The Changing Nature of Scotland
The environmental challenges facing Scotland have never been more acute. Rapidly changing land-use, climate change and economic challenges mean that the best evidence available is needed to underpin the development of nature conservation policies and strategies. Read more
Published on 17 October 2011 in Sustainability and Communities, Ecosystems and biodiversity
Recent Briefings
Marine litter issues, impacts and action-contributing to a marine litter strategy for Scotland
Increasingly, policy makers and the public are experiencing the problem of litter in our seas and on our beaches. Read more
Published on 2 February 2012 in Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity
Putting 'Good Practice' in Context - Lessons for Catchment Management
In recent years, collaborative and cross-sectoral approaches have been recommended as the most effective and equitable way to achieve better water quality in catchments. Read more
Published on 6 December 2011 in Sustainability and Communities , Climate, water and energy , Ecosystems and biodiversity
Designing effective flood warning systems in Scotland
The risks from flooding can never be completely eliminated but the harm caused by floods can be greatly reduced or mitigated by effective flood warning systems. Read more
Published on 2 November 2011 in Climate, water and energy
High Nature Value Farming Indicators established for Scotland
A previous Knowledge Scotland Research Briefing (Identifying And Supporting High Nature Value Farming Systems, May 2009) has provided a background to the development of the European High Nature Value (HNV) farming systems concept. Read more
Published on 17 October 2011 in Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
Clubroot in Oilseed Rape
Recent work at SAC, in collaboration with ADAS, has revealed that half of all oilseed rape fields in Scotland are infected with clubroot. Read more
Published on 26 September 2011 in Ecosystems and biodiversity , Food, health and wellbeing
Raising the competitiveness of Scotland's agri-food industry
This briefing discusses the results of a research project which aimed to indicate how Scottish agriculture and the wider agri-food industry can improve its competitiveness through raising productivity at both the farm production and food chain level. Read more
Published on 20 September 2011 in Food, health and wellbeing
Success Stories
First class transport for animals
The welfare of animals in transit is a major public and political concern. Research by SAC and collaborators has formed the basis for improvements in the design and operation of livestock transport vehicles and improved transport practices. Read more
Published on 19 July 2011 in Food, health and wellbeing
Developing a British blueberry industry
There is an un-met demand for UK grown blueberries (only 1-3% of requirement met) as currently growers cannot provide the right material for the market place. Read more
Published on 18 July 2011 in Food, health and wellbeing
New crop disease? It's under control!
Ramularia leaf spot (RLS) is a new disease causing reductions in barley grain yield and quality. It was only identified in Scotland in 1998 but research by SAC has already provided farmers with the means to tackle it. Read more
Published on 17 July 2011 in Food, health and wellbeing
Fruitflow™ gets health claim status from EFSA
Fruitflow™ is a patented, scientifically-proven tomato extract which inhibits platelet aggregation, a known cause of heart attack, stroke and venous thrombosis. Read more
Published on 16 July 2011 in Food, health and wellbeing
Spreading the word on legumes
Research by SAC on legume based crop rotations has led to an increased awareness and understanding of their benefits. Read more
Published on 15 July 2011 in Sustainability and Communities
Wildlife links with Johne's
Johne's disease in cattle is notoriously difficult to control and is estimated to directly and indirectly cost the UK in the region of £27 million a year. Read more
Published on 10 July 2011 in Food, health and wellbeing
