Ruth Little
@RuthieLittle
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Social Researcher at Defra. Current & past research on SFI Pilot, ESRC projects on post-Brexit Agri policy (ELM) & animal health. Views own.
Joined December 2011
Thank you to @apoliticalco for my listing in the 100 Most Influential Academics in Government. Find out more on the research below⬇️ Very grateful to @ESRC for the funding and @DefraGovUK for collaborations on animal health & Environmental Land Management.
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RT @sjtomo157: Pete Orpin starting his talk @actionjohnes conference- what’s most important science in Johne’s control - it’s social scienc….
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Also great to present with @GarethEnticott on the social science research on TB - I've used much of his research to inform my work with TB policy over the years and really enjoyed our project together on disease control and cattle purchasing: 🐄
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Spoke @aber_tb today about policy co-design - is it difficult? Yes. Does it make a difference? Yes. So glad to now be working in @DefraGovUK to put lessons learnt during @ESRC research into practice. #slowpublishing.
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RT @sjtomo157: @aber_tb @RuthieLittle sharing the outputs of some “co-design” work to support farmers with bTB control @TB_Advisory and the….
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RT @GarethEnticott: A landmark event: the first ever TB conference dedicated to the social dimensions of TB. Honoured to help organise and….
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RT @aber_tb: Professor @GarethEnticott is reminding us of the social impact of TB control. Dr Ruth Little from @DefraGovUK reaffirms the im….
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Spotted a dead wild bird? Here's how to report using the online reporting system or by calling the Defra helpline:
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How to report dead wild birds.
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Beautifully succinct and powerful presentation from @suepritch on a sustainable future for the food system. Plenty of #citizenassemblies and deliberative dialogues in @FFC_Commission - @RoryStewartUK - an example of bringing citizens into difficult and complex decisions
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So proud to be related to @weetabix farming legend Fay and all at Rectory Farm @Eyebrook_Birds Hugely deserved focus on a fabulous family farm 💖
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Great overview of the key messages from the #TBCONF23 by @Rhianpricemedia 👏. @DefraGovUK @jw132 @sjtomo157 .
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Greater collaboration from all stakeholders in the industry is key to achieving TB-free status. This was the message from a packed room of delegates at
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annual health and welfare review of livestock is now open to non-BPS registered farmers, meaning more livestock keepers in England can now apply. Farmers who keep cattle, sheep and pigs can get funding to pay for a vet to visit their farm and carry out a yearly review.
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Annual health and welfare review of livestock now available to more farmers in England” has just been published on the Farming blog.
defrafarming.blog.gov.uk
I am pleased to tell you that the annual health and welfare review of livestock is now open to non-BPS registered farmers, meaning more livestock keepers in England can now apply. Through the Review,...
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RT @ToriMorgan91: In Worcester today for #TBConf23 looking forward to a jam packed day talking about route to TB freedom. Good to hear @Def….
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RT @sjtomo157: @RuthieLittle has just spoken about the need for co-design when it comes to policy for TB control we need policy developed w….
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RT @TB_Advisory: With just over one week to go until the National TB Conference, meet our panelists for the morning session.Tickets are sel….
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RT @APHAgovuk: Attention all #bird keepers in the UK. Complete the survey to help us identify the financial impacts incurred by UK bird kee….
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RT @APHAgovuk: Bluetongue has been confirmed in a single animal near Canterbury, Canterbury, Kent. Livestock keepers must remain vigilant a….
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RT @LizGenever: I am really proud to be one of the co-founders of Carbon Calling. The main conference is happening on the 9th of Sept and w….
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RT @Hannah___L: Absolutely jam packed big top 🎪 for @JanetHughes session at @Groundswellaguk updating on ELMS and talking about how they ar….
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