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Research interests
I am an agricultural economist interested in understanding the rural economy. My research areas include farmer intentions and rural businesses in Scotland.
My role includes:
- Analysis and interpretation of statistical data from large scale surveys using software packages including Stata and Microsoft Excel;
- Drafting briefings and academic papers on the results of research; and
- Collaboration with and presentation of findings of research to RESAS, Scottish Government and other stakeholders
Teaching
I teach modules in Marketing and Environmental Management Systems to Rural Business Management and Environmental Management students.
Previous employer
Case Officer – Energy Consents Unit. Scottish Government, Glasgow. 2015 – 2019
Agricultural Officer – Rural Payments and Inspections Division. Scottish Government, Lerwick. 2012 – 2015
Projects
Current
- 2021-2022, RESAS, Scottish Government 'RESAS RD2.4.1 - 2021/22'
- 2021-2022, RESAS, Scottish Government 'RESAS RD2.4.2 - 2021/22'
Previous
- 2019-20, RESAS, Scottish Government 'Productivity of Scottish Agriculture'
- 2017-2020, Scottish Enterprise 'Impact of changes in the CAP regime on rural (non-agricultural) businesses
- 2020-2021, RESAS, Scottish Government 'RESAS RD2.4.1 - 2020/21 - Resilience of rural economies to key external drivers'
- 2020-2021, RESAS, Scottish Government 'RESAS RD2.4.2 - 2020/21 - How rural economies can adapt to key external drivers'
- 2019-2020, Scottish Government 'Research to assess the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to understand the rights of gamekeepers.'
Education/Academic qualification
Master, University of Strathclyde
Award Date: 28 Sep 2018
Bachelor, Scottish Agricultural College & University of Edinburgh
Award Date: 1 Jul 2011
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Projects
- 4 Finished
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Research to assess the socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to understand the rights of gamekeepers
Thomson, S., McMorran, R., Spencer, M., McMillan, J. & Glass, J.
29/07/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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Productivity of Scottish Agriculture
Thomson, S., Bell, J., Bevan, K., McMillan, J. & Barnes, A.
1/04/19 → 31/03/20
Project: Research
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CAP Intentions Survey 2018
Barnes, A., Thomson, S., Spencer, M. & McMillan, J.
1/02/18 → 30/04/19
Project: Research
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Impact of changes in the CAP regime on rural (non-agricultural) businesses
Thomson, S., Atterton, J., Barnes, A. & McMillan, J.
18/04/17 → 31/05/20
Project: Research
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Farmer intentional pathways for net zero carbon: exploring the lock-in effects of forestry and renewables
Barnes, AP., McMillan, J., Sutherland, L-A., Hopkins, J. & Thomson, SG., Jan 2022, In: Land Use Policy. 112, 105861.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Farmer past and intended investment behaviours: evidence from the large scale farmer intentions survey
Barnes, AP., McMillan, J., Botero Degiovanni, HB., Thomson, SG., Hopkins, J. & Sutherland, L-A., 3 Dec 2021, Zenodo, p. 1-4, 4 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Briefing note
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Farmer Responses to Brexit: Attitudes towards Risk in Scottish Farming – Briefing Note
Barnes, AP., McMillan, JM., Thomson, SG., Jon, H., Sutherland, L-A. & Mathews, K., 21 Aug 2021, 4 p.Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Briefing note
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The Employment Rights of Gamekeepers: Part 2 of Research to assess socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to understand the rights of gamekeepers
Thomson, S., McMorran, R., Glass, J., McMillan, J. & Spencer, M., Oct 2020, (First published) SEFARI. 58 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Commissioned report › peer-review
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The socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and the employment rights of gamekeepers - summary report
Thomson, S., McMorran, R., Newey, S., Matthews, K. B., Fielding, D. A., Miller, D., Glass, J., Gandossi, G., McMillan, J. & Spencer, M., 4 Nov 2020, The Scottish Government. 47 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Commissioned report › peer-review
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