Steven Thomson

2023

Exploring the Determinants of the Relationships between the Land-Based Sectors with the Wider Rural Business Base in Scotland: An Empirical Analysis

Tiwasing, P., Pate, L., McMillan, J., Atterton, J. & Thomson, S., 22 Mar 2023, In: Land. 12, 3, 24 p., 723.

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2022

Concept Note: CAP internal convergence alignment opportunities in a multi-region Scottish support model

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 7 Aug 2022, 4 p.

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Concept Note: Scope for an elective ‘lite’ Small Recipient Scheme (SRS)

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 27 Jul 2022, 4 p.

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Concept Note: Scope for Redistributive Support in Scotland

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 9 Aug 2022, 3 p.

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Estimated arable emissions and their mitigation in the Smart Inventory

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 20 Dec 2022, (First published) The Scottish Government. 6 p.

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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.

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Perceived legitimacy of agricultural support and priorities for a future support scheme in Scotland

Glenk, K., Thomson, SG., Burns, J., Liebe, U. & Potts, J. M., 24 Mar 2022, SRUC. 34 p.

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Rural Land Market Data Report: Analysis of land sales data and proposals for improving future reporting of land market transactions A report to the Scottish Land Commission

Thomson, SG., McMorran, R. & Glendinning, JPG., 13 May 2022, (First published) Scottish Land Commission. 41 p.

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2021

Disaggregating headline Smart Inventory figures for Scottish Agriculture

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 20 Dec 2021, (First published) The Scottish Government. 16 p.

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Environmental conditionality on direct payments to land managers

Moxey, A. P., McCracken, DI. & Thomson, S., 21 Jan 2021, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). 23 p.

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Estimated dairy emissions and their mitigation in the Smart Inventory

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., Mar 2021, The Scottish Government. 6 p.

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Estimated sheep emissions and their mitigation in the Smart Inventory

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., Mar 2021, The Scottish Government. 6 p.

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Estimated Suckler Beef Climate Scheme effect within the National GHG ‘Smart’ Inventory

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 18 Jan 2021, The Scottish Government. 11 p.

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Estimated Suckler Beef Climate Scheme implications for cattle numbers

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 18 Jan 2021, The Scottish Government. 4 p.

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Estimation of sectoral CAP payment ‘envelopes’ and distribution of agri-environment and forestry support 2019

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., Mar 2021, (Submitted) The Scottish Government. 24 p.

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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.

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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.

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Futurefit Farming video series

Thomson, SG., Jun 2021

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How often does intended farm management behaviour match ‘actual’ behaviour? Insights for thirteen farm activities: How often does intended farm management behaviour match ‘actual’ behaviour? Insights for thirteen farm activities

Thomson, SG., Barnes, AP., McMillan, J., Hopkins, J., Miller, D., Sutherland, L-A., Barlagne, C. & Wardell-Johnson, D., 20 Mar 2021, (First published) The James Hutton Institute. 8 p.

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Scottish Agricultural Tenure Evidence Review - Seasonally let-in grazing land

Thomson, SG., 2021, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). 41 p.

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Structure and Efficiency of the Scottish Beef Herd - Cattle Tracing System Insights

Thomson, SG., Spencer, M., Reeves, A. & Moxey, A. P., 18 Jan 2021, (First published) The Scottish Government. 62 p.

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Structure and Support of the Scottish Beef Sector 2019 – impact of CAP 2015 reforms

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 18 Jan 2021, (First published) The Scottish Government. 33 p.

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Suckler Beef Climate Change: Advisory support and accreditation

Thomson, SG. & Moxey, A. P., 18 Jan 2021, The Scottish Government. 5 p.

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Suckler Beef Climate Change Group - Farm Carbon Case Studies

Bell, J., Beaton, CB., McDowell, MM., Hill, GJ., Stout, DS., Sellars, AS., Thomson, SG., Spencer, M. & Moxey, A. P., 18 Jan 2021, (First published) The Scottish Government. 51 p.

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Suckler Beef Climate Scheme: Broader Issues

Moxey, A. P. & Thomson, SG., 18 Jan 2021, The Scottish Government. 3 p.

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Suckler Beef Climate Scheme: Draft metrics

Moxey, A. P. & Thomson, SG., 18 Jan 2021, The Scottish Government. 4 p.

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The Transition to Future (Conditional) Agricultural Support – NFU Scotland’s Approach

Thomson, SG., Moxey, A. P. & Hall, J., 21 Jun 2021, National Farmers Union Scotland. 23 p.

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2020

A preliminary economic assessment of the veterinary profession’s value to Scotland

Thomson, SG. & Vosough Ahmadi, B., Jan 2020, The Scottish Government. 39 p.

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A roller coaster ride into the future

Thomson, S. G., 4 Oct 2020

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Biodiversity considerations on grouse moors. Part 4 of Research to assess socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to understand the rights of gamekeepers: Report to the Scottish Government

Newey, S., Fielding, D. A., Miller, D. G., Matthews, K. B. & Thomson, SG., 6 Nov 2020, SEFARI. 29 p.

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Disadvantage and economic viability: characterising vulnerabilities and resilience in upland farming systems

Barnes, AP., Thomson, SG. & Ferreira, JG., Jul 2020, In: Land Use Policy. 96, 104698.

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Does size really matter? Sustainable development outcomes from different scales of land ownership

Thomson, S., Glass, J. & McMorran, R., 2020, Land Reform in Scotland: History, Law and Policy - Scotland's Land. Combe, M., Glass, J. & Tindley, A. (eds.). Edinburgh University Press, (Scotland's Land).

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Implementation issues for the Suckler Beef Climate Group Scheme

Moxey, A. P. & Thomson, SG., Nov 2020, The Scottish Government. 3 p.

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Mapping the areas of moorland that are actively managed for grouse and the intensity of current management regimes. Part 3 – Research to assess socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to understand the rights of gamekeepers.

Matthews, K., Fielding, D., Miller, D., Gandossi, G., Newey, S. & Thomson, SG., Oct 2020, SEFARI. 47 p.

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Scottish Beef Finishing – Evidence from 2013 born animals

Thomson, SG., Spencer, M. & Reeves, A., Feb 2020, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). 12 p.

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Socio-economic impacts of moorland activities in Scotland: Part 1 of Research to assess socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and to understand the rights of gamekeepers

McMorran, R., Thomson, S. & Glass, J., Oct 2020, (First published) SEFARI. 104 p.

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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.

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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.

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2019

Rural Report 2018/19 - The Impact of Change on Rural Businesses 2017 – 2020: Evidence from non-agricultural businesses in Aberdeenshire, Dumfries & Galloway, the Scottish Borders and Tayside

Thomson, SG., McMillan, JM., Atterton, J. & Jones, SJ., Jul 2019, Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). 49 p.

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Seasonal Migrant Workers in Scottish Agriculture: an update

Thomson, SG. & McMorran, R., Dec 2019, 10 p.

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Socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors in Scotland: Summary Report

Brooker, R. W., Thomson, SG., Matthews, K. B., Hester, A. J., Newey, S., Pakeman, R. J., Miller, D., Mell, V., Aalders, I., McMorran, R. & Glass, J., 2 Dec 2019, SEFARI. 19 p.

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The effects associated with concentrated and large-scale land ownership in Scotland: a research review

Glass, J., McMorran, R. & Thomson, SG., 20 Mar 2019, Scottish Land Commission. 39 p.

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2018

Farm workers in Scottish agriculture: Case studies in the international seasonal labour market

Thomson, SG., McMorran, R., Bird, JB., Atterton, J., Pate, LP., Meador, JE., DeLima, P. & Milbourne, P., 28 Mar 2018, https://www.gov.scot/publications/farm-workers-scottish-agriculture-case-studies-international-seasonal-migrant-labour/pages/5/: The Scottish Government. 152 p.

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Financial vulnerability of dairy farms challenged by Johne's disease to changes in farm payment system

Shrestha, S., Vosough Ahmadi, B., Barratt, AS., Thomson, SG. & Stott, AW., 18 Dec 2018, (First published) In: Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 5, 9 p., 316.

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