Web Directory

» Association of Independent Meat Suppliers
   Provides information on this Association representing small and medium sized abattoirs, its aims and membership.
   http://www.aims2001.co.uk/

» Border Union Agricultural Society
   Information about the society and events held. Contact details.
   http://www.buas.org/

» British Agricultural & Garden Machinery Association
   Trade association representing agricultural and garden machinery dealers in the UK.
   http://www.bagma.com/

» British Association of Green Crop Driers
   Producers' association promoting the use of high temperature dried grass and dried lucerne as a natural feed for livestock. Includes producers, analyses, nutrition topics and members' area.
   http://www.bagcd.org/

» British Grassland Society
   Information on the society and membership, news, special interest groups and local societies.
   http://www.britishgrassland.com

» British Potato Council
   A body that seeks to serve and develop the potato growing industry.
   http://www.potato.org.uk/

» Certified Farmers' Markets
   Includes maps, market search by postcode, news and information about membership.
   http://www.farmersmarkets.net/

» Country Land and Business Association
   Represents and supports owners of land and businesses in rural communities. Members area.
   http://www.cla.org.uk/

» FFA Farmers For Action
   Pressure group fighting for sustainable return, fair deals from the high street supermarkets, union reform, and to lobby government and the European parliament on issues relating to a sustainable agricultural industry.
   http://www.farmersforaction.org/

» Farmers' Union of Wales
   An independent union to protect and advance the interests of those whose income is from Welsh agriculture.
   http://www.fuw.org.uk/

» Home Grown Cereals Authority
   Provides services for United Kingdom cereals and oilseeds industries to improve production, profitability and marketing. Research reports going back to 1995 can be ordered.
   http://www.hgca.com

» National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (UK)
   FARMA is a co-operative of farmers and producers selling on a local scale, and farmers' markets organisers. Provides information on these outlets, news, resources, events and a members area.
   http://www.farma.org.uk

» National Farmers' Union
   The principal UK body for those in the agricultural industry. General information and links.
   http://www.nfuonline.com/

» Organic Food Federation
   Organization offering BRC certification, promoting organic methods and maintaining high standards. Provides information on how to join, news, FAQ and downloads.
   http://www.orgfoodfed.com

» Scottish Fishermen's Federation
   Association to promote and support the interests of Scottish fishermen.
   http://www.sff.co.uk/

» Shetland Fishermen's Association
   Represents all full-time fishermen in the islands, from small one man vessels up to large pelagic trawlers.
   http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/sfa/

» Society of Ploughmen
   Organisers of the annual British National Ploughing Championships. Information on the society, local and national ploughing competitions and the history of the plough.
   http://www.ploughmen.co.uk/

» Soil Association Certification Ltd.
   Standards and certification body. Campaigns for organic food, farming, products and sustainable forestry. Includes articles, forum, directory and news.
   http://www.soilassociation.org/certification

» Tenant Farmers Association
   Represents the UK agricultural tenanted sector.
   http://www.tenant-farmers.org.uk

» The British Association for IT in Agriculture
   Aims to promote the use of IT in the industry. Has a selection of papers and presentations relating to the topic.
   http://www.baita.co.uk/

» The Institute of Agricultural Secretaries & Administrators
   Professional body for farm secretaries and administrators, and anyone involved in rural business administration.
   http://www.iagsa.co.uk/

» The Land Is Ours
   A landrights campaign based in Britain. Offers support for campaigns and campaign organisers.
   http://www.tlio.org.uk/

» The Meat and Livestock Commission
   Works with the British meat and livestock industry (cattle, sheep and pigs) to improve its efficiency and competitive position. Promotes products to the consumer at home and abroad.
   http://www.mlc.org.uk/

» The National Gamekeepers' Organisation
   The NGO represents professional gamekeepers in the UK. It provides a primary point of contact for the industry, provides information and assistance for members.
   http://www.nationalgamekeepers.org.uk/

» The Royal Agricultural Society of England
   Organisers of the Royal Show and the Town and Country Festival.
   http://www.rase.org.uk/

» UK Irrigation Association
   Publishes journal, newsletters, organises conferences and meetings and training related to farming, horticulture and amenities. Includes industry directory, and membership details with contacts at Rushden, Northants.
   http://www.ukia.org/

» Women's Food and Farming Union
   Promotes the exchange of ideas between the producer, the food industry and the consumer, to understand and address the concerns of consumers.
   http://www.wfu.org.uk/

» Yorkshire Agricultural Society
   Aims to improve agriculture in Yorkshire, organises the Great Yorkshire Show.
   http://www.yas.co.uk

» Young Farmers Clubs
   The national federation of Young Farmers Clubs.
   http://www.nfyfc.org.uk/