Charles Bestwick@BestwickC

Director & Advisor @SEFARIscot, Principal Investigator @rowett_abdn, comments & RTs are my own

 Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined October 2013
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
FAO Innovation
@FAOInnovation
Jun 24
Choices that put food on the table can also build resilience, reduce emissions, halt biodiversity loss & restore degraded land. Together, @FAO & @theGEF are supporting farmers, fishers & forest communities to transform agrifood systems. See 4 examples 👉 bit.ly/3PRh1j0
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
Rowett Institute@rowett_abdn
20 Feb 2025
There's all kinds of ways to keep track of what we're up to here at the Rowett. You can find us on LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/the-row… And now on BlueSky too bsky.app/profile/rowettinsti… We look forward to seeing you in our feeds and chatting in our comments.
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
The Moredun Foundation@MoredunComms
Jun 19
The @scotgov has announced £150,000 funding to help Scotland become a world leader in animal health, aquaculture and agritech (AAA). Press release: moredun.org.uk/news/foundati… @SEFARIscot @HIEScotland @scotent @SoSEnterprise
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
FAO Brussels
@FAOBrussels
Apr 9
Human, animal, plant & environmental health are closely linked & interdependent. We must act together to promote well-being & tackle threats to health & ecosystems. Here are 5 issues @FAO addresses through the #OneHealth approach 👉🏽 shorturl.at/twete
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Mar 25
How do we align research with local needs? Read our latest case study written by @MoredunComms which sets out a route to locally driven, place-based agriculture, improving collaboration, trust and real-world impact. 🔗 tinyurl.com/OrkneyAgricultur…
Standing stones in Orkney. Photo credit: Professor Lee Innes

ALT Standing stones in Orkney. Photo credit: Professor Lee Innes
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Philip Skuce@philip_skuce
Mar 19
Very interesting @NatureScot event @ScotParl today, hosted by @EmmaRoddickSNP, celebrating @PeatlandACTION success stories. Thanks for the shout-out for our liver fluke work up in Shetland, much appreciated!👍🐑 🐌 💩 🍂 @MoredunComms @SEFARIscot nature.scot/doc/peatland-act…
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
Calum Semple, CSA@ScotSciChief
Mar 16
The SSAC is looking for new and associate members to work with @ScotSciChief and other senior advisers in @scotgov. The Council provides independent advice to inform policy development and delivery across all areas of the Scottish Government’s work scottishscience.org.uk/news-…
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Mar 13
Check out the latest edition of The Spark - SEFARI Gateway's Newsletter 🔗 tinyurl.com/FebruarySPARK #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Biodiversity #Agriculture
Photo credit: Tullia Dean

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Charles Bestwick retweeted
FAO Innovation
@FAOInnovation
Mar 10
New @FAO report explores how digital tech can boost agricultural insurance for smallholder farmers, strengthening their resilience to natural disasters. Check it out: doi.org/10.4060/cd8576en @FAOKnowledge @FAOeagriculture #AgInnovation #AgTech
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
FAO Innovation
@FAOInnovation
Mar 7
New @FAO publication: Artificial intelligence for food safety. A clear look at how #AI is being applied in scientific advice, inspections, and operational decision-making, with real-world cases and emerging regulatory frameworks. Read more: buff.ly/81zWWPc #AgInnovation
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Feb 23
Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC) are recruiting for up to 8 Members & 3 Associate Members. Please see application pack for full details & application forms. 🔗scottishscience.org.uk/news-… ⌛Deadline: Fri 20 March 2026, 23:59
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Feb 19
“Reset” talks could reshape animal welfare rules across the UK. Take a look at our new SEFARI policy brief by @SRUC ➡️ tinyurl.com/UKEUreset #AnimalWelfare #AgriPolicy
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Feb 9
How close are the UK & Europe to 'ending the cage age' for farrowing pigs? 🐖 New analysis from @SRUC shows many farrowing sows are still permanently crated, but momentum for change is growing. Read this recent policy brief to learn more ⬇️ tinyurl.com/FarrowingPig
Several piglets wandering around on a hay floor. One of the piglets looks up at the camera. Photo Credit: Tullia Dean

ALT Several piglets wandering around on a hay floor. One of the piglets looks up at the camera. Photo Credit: Tullia Dean
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
FAO Innovation
@FAOInnovation
Feb 8
From farm to table, fruits & vegetables power nutrition, livelihoods, and sustainable agrifood systems. @FAO invites organizations worldwide to share innovations and proven solutions for a new global report. 📅 Deadline: 22 March 2026 🌐 buff.ly/rFMRKWx #AgInnovation
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The Moredun Foundation@MoredunComms
Jan 27
SCOPS & @COWSworms PRESS RELEASE: Grazing livestock may still be at risk from liver fluke this winter. Experts recently reviewed laboratory test results, post mortems and feedback from farms. moredun.org.uk/news/foundati… @natsheep @NSA_Scotland
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SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Jan 26
💧As drought risk grows, Scottish research shows that nature-based solutions (NbS) can help protect rivers, and water dependent industries like whisky. 🥃 #HydrologicalExtremes #WaterScarcity Photos of NbS on Glenlivet Estate provided by Ronald Daalmans - Chivas Brothers
SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Jan 14
When Streams Run Low: Building Drought Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions 🌱💧 Read out latest case study by @JamesHuttonInst and @aberdeenuni via the link below. 📎tinyurl.com/StreamsRunLow #HydrologicalExtremes #ClimateAdaptation #WaterScarcity
Nature based solution on the Glenlivet Estate. Photo credit: Dr Mark Wilkinson

ALT Nature based solution on the Glenlivet Estate. Photo credit: Dr Mark Wilkinson
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💧We’re looking forward to hearing about the latest steps Scotland is taking towards greater flood resilience, and to catching up with colleagues from across sectors at next week’s @VertureScotland Flood Resilience Conference (27–28 January). verture.org.uk/latest/scotla…
Amy Cooper (Communications and Impact Officer) and Rebekah Burman (Project Manager) behind the CREW stand at the 2025 Verture Flood Resilience Conference.

ALT Amy Cooper (Communications and Impact Officer) and Rebekah Burman (Project Manager) behind the CREW stand at the 2025 Verture Flood Resilience Conference.
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💧Great to read this @SEFARIscot case study about Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in action. Take a look at two of our recent @CREW_waters projects that also feature NbS... 🔗 tinyurl.com/RiverwoodsProjec… 🔗 tinyurl.com/WaterScarcityPre… #HydrologicalExtremes
SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Jan 14
When Streams Run Low: Building Drought Resilience Through Nature-Based Solutions 🌱💧 Read out latest case study by @JamesHuttonInst and @aberdeenuni via the link below. 📎tinyurl.com/StreamsRunLow #HydrologicalExtremes #ClimateAdaptation #WaterScarcity
Nature based solution on the Glenlivet Estate. Photo credit: Dr Mark Wilkinson

ALT Nature based solution on the Glenlivet Estate. Photo credit: Dr Mark Wilkinson
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
SEFARI Gateway@SEFARIscot
Jan 19
🌍 Hunger knows no borders, & neither should solutions. In our latest blog, @Raschad_AK, Director of the @FAO Liaison Office with the EU, reflects on Scotland’s Food Security Conference & shares his optimism for future collaboration with @SEFARIscot. 🔗 tinyurl.com/FAOblog
Raschad Al-Khafaji

ALT Raschad Al-Khafaji
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Charles Bestwick retweeted
Rural Policy Centre@RuralPolicySRUC
Jan 16
CPG in @ScotParl on #RuralPolicy on 28/1, discussing: What are the biggest threats to rural Scotland for the next parliament to consider? Speakers include @DavyMcCracken @SRUC Chiara Finglas @ScotRuralAction Edward Mountain MSP Sign up lnkd.in/eMi-jG22
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