We have always been a nation where our sons – and daughters – ventured across the globe. In the past it was to make their fortunes, to fight in foreign battles and to educate; in one way or another leaving their mark in far-flung places. That outward perspective continues today. From the rural economy, it is primarily our food and drink – whisky, salmon and our niche produce – that go abroad. But it is also our expertise which is spreading internationally. Academics across Scotland regularly work in the developing world, helping farmers and producers adopt more robust practices. The Institute of Aquaculture at Stirling University is one of those centres taking its expertise abroad. Its vision is to tackle global problems of food security, hunger and sustainability through aquaculture. Edinburgh University’s Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, including the Roslin Institute, regularly works with overseas partners. The university is investing £35 million in a Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Security to enhance the provision of targeted education, training, research, innovation and consulting. Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is also busy spreading our expertise in agriculture.Professor Andrew Barnes has just returned from Guinea Bissau where he is starting work on… Read full this story
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