How can research embed and support Regenerative Farming in Practice in Scotland?
Background
Question Group: Working with nature to improve plant, animal and soil health, enhancing agricultural practices, and promoting resilient food systems. It also encompasses innovation in disease control, climate adaptation for crops and stock, strengthening food safety and sustainable farming to reduce environmental pollution and boost productivity.
Sub-questions: -which activities support best practice, efficiency, profitability and long-term environmental sustainability?
-what are the barriers to improving best practice and increasing profitability?
-to what extent is best farming practice in Scotland currently applied?
-how do we minimise negative environmental impacts of farming in Scotland?
-where are the opportunities for improving inefficiencies in agricultural practice?
-how should we best monitor and validate actions to mitigate climate change, improve biodiversity, and ensure high-quality food production?
-what is the role of new data including LiDAR in supporting farming practice?
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Source
This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Environment natural resources agriculture research strategy 2027 2032
Research fields
Related UKRI funded projects
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Achieving Sustainable Agricultural Systems (ASSIST)
Feeding the rapidly growing global population in a sustainable way is one of the greatest challenges facing humanity. Addressing this will require a flexible mix of strategies, including minimising wasteful losses of foo...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: Rothamsted Research
Why might this be relevant?
The project focuses on achieving sustainable agricultural systems, addressing best practices, efficiency, profitability, and environmental sustainability in farming.
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Agroserv: Integrated SERVices supporting a sustainable AGROecological transition
Developing a resilient and sustainable agriculture system, and the agroecological transitions requires a deep understanding of agroecosystems, their interactions with the environment, and management practices. AgroServ f...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD
Why might this be relevant?
Similar to the previous project, it focuses on sustainable agriculture and agroecological transitions, but may not fully address all aspects of the question.
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AgroServ: Integrated SERvices supporting a sustainable AGROecological transition
Developing a resilient and sustainable agriculture system, and the agroecological transitions requires a deep understanding of agroecosystems, their interactions with the environment, and management practices. AgroServ f...
Funded by: Horizon Europe Guarantee
Lead research organisation: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Why might this be relevant?
The project addresses the transition to sustainable agriculture and agroecological practices, but may not fully cover all aspects of the question.