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  1. Reducing emissions from agriculture – the role of new farm technologies

    This research identified and evaluated technologies which could offer carbon savings in Scottish agriculture which are not currently in use but could be brought to market within 20 years. A shortlist of technologies were explored in greater detail to identify candidates for accelerated development.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    06 February 2023

  2. Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs - board ready training: survey report

    This report presents the findings of a survey carried out for the Scottish Associations of Young Farmers Clubs.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    23 December 2022

  3. Economic conditions of crofting: survey 2019 to 2022

    This report provides a detailed outline of the uses and financial situation of crofts in the years between 2019 and 2022.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    22 December 2022

  4. Economic condition of crofting: 2019 to 2022

    This is a report to the Scottish Parliament as outlined in the terms of section 51 of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, reflecting the economic condition of crofting and the measures taken by the Scottish Ministers, the Crofting Commission and others to support crofting during 2019 to 2022.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    20 December 2022

  5. Farm salmon escape event: levels of farm/wild hybridisation

    Results of a genetic survey to examine levels of farm/wild hybrid salmon in rivers local to a large-scale farm escape in in south west Scotland and north east England. This occurred in 2020 when MOWI’s Carradale North fish farm shifted position after its seabed anchors became dislodged during Storm Ellen.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    15 December 2022

  6. Cereal and oilseed rape harvest: final estimates - 2022

    Final estimates of area, yield and production for winter and spring barley, wheat, oats and oilseed rape, for the 2022 harvest.

    Type
    Statistics
    Date
    13 December 2022
    Part of:
    Scottish cereal harvest: estimates

  7. Rural Scotland - skills action plan: process evaluation 2019 to 2021

    Main findings of an independent process evaluation of the skills action plan for Rural Scotland from 2019 to 2021.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    29 November 2022

  8. National Test Programme - testing actions for sustainable farming phase one: survey report

    Testing actions for sustainable farming phase 1 survey was to understand the current state of the uptake of sustainable farming practices and motivations/barriers for farmers and crofters to inform phase 2 of the National Test Programme.

    Type
    Research and analysis
    Date
    08 November 2022

  9. Pesticide usage in Scotland: Grassland and Fodder Crops 2021

    This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on grassland and fodder crops in Scotland during 2021.

    Type
    Statistics
    Date
    26 October 2022
    Part of:
    Pesticide usage in Scotland

  10. Pesticide usage in Scotland: Outdoor Vegetable Crops 2021

    This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on outdoor vegetable crops in Scotland during 2021.

    Type
    Statistics
    Date
    26 October 2022
    Part of:
    Pesticide usage in Scotland
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