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Scottish research successes in food and farming highlighted by knowledgescotland

SAC News Release Ref. No: 11N90
Published: 19 Jul 2011

Success stories from the world class research in food and agriculture undertaken by the Scottish Government’s main research providers (MRPs) have been published today on knowledgescotland, the organisations’ collective website.

The stories highlight key achievements from Biomathematics & Statistics Scotland (BioSS), the James Hutton Institute, Moredun, the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and SAC. They cover a range of internationally significant innovations across the four key sectors in the food supply chain – livestock, crops, nutrition and environment. They address issues including health and wellbeing of humans and livestock, crop yield and quality, production systems and climate change.

The successes demonstrate how the MRPs are contributing collectively to the Scottish Government’s National Performance Framework, delivering economic, environmental, social and health benefits to Scotland – and beyond.

Commenting on the value the Scottish Government places on the MRPs’ research, Richard Locchead, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment said: "Innovation is crucial to ensure Scotland’s vital food and agriculture sectors continue to flourish. The success stories highlighted today demonstrate the strength and breadth of the world class research being carried out in Scotland."
 
"However, the projects also have a practical application which will deliver benefits throughout the food supply chain and boost these important sectors of Scotland’s economy."
 
To read the success stories, visit the knowledgescotland website.

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News Release Issued By

Ms Jane Smernicki
Head of Communications
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC, West Mains Road,
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
TelWork 0131 535 4331

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