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Lorna Pate is a Researcher at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), affiliated with the Rural Economy Environment And Society and the Rural Policy Centre. She holds a PhD, MSc, and BSc in animal science-related fields from the University of Edinburgh.
- Educations: PhD in Understanding farmer’s antibiotic use on dairy farms (University of Edinburgh), MSc in Applied Animal Behaviour and Welfare (University of Edinburgh), BSc in Animal Science (University of Edinburgh)
Research Interests: Lorna specializes in multidisciplinary studies of farmer decision-making processes, focusing on barriers to innovation adoption, knowledge exchange programs, and behavioral economics in agricultural contexts. Her PhD work applies machine learning to analyze antibiotic use patterns on dairy farms.
Article Trends: Her recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize rural policy, land valuation dynamics, sustainable agricultural practices, and behavioral insights for clean growth. Key subfields include socioeconomic factors in land markets, insect-based feed alternatives, and investment decision frameworks.
Collaboration Network: Lorna actively contributes to Scottish Government-funded projects like RESAS 22-27, collaborating with institutions across Scotland and internationally. Her work intersects with land use change, net-zero transitions, and rural economy resilience.
Labs/Teams: She operates within SRUC's Rural Policy Centre, engaging in cross-institutional partnerships with the James Hutton Institute and other research teams.
