Web Directory

» Agroforestry Research Trust
   A non-profit making UK body which researches into temperate agroforestry and all aspects of plant cropping and uses, including tree, shrub and perennial crops.
   http://www.agroforestry.co.uk/

» Broom's Barn
   Details of research and information on growing sugar beet. Based in Suffolk.
   http://www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk/broom/sbrindex.html

» Care of British Farming
   Promotes British farming, British grown food, and the countryside. Describes what farmers do.
   http://www.cobritishfarming.org.uk

» Dairy Development Centre
   Organisation aims to develop the Welsh dairy industry through the provision of a technology transfer service and market intelligence.
   http://www.ddc-wales.co.uk/

» European Agency for Safety and Health at Work
   Information and additional resources on safety in the agriculture sector, focused on the EU.
   http://osha.europa.eu/en/sector/agriculture

» Forest Stewardship Council
   Sets forest management standards for the UK and provides an information service.
   http://www.fsc-uk.org/

» Hannah Research Institute
   International scientific research centre focused on the biology of lactation and the use of milk in food products. Provides information on activities, research and scientific publications.
   http://www.hannahresearch.org.uk/

» Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF)
   Details about the organisation that helps farmers and growers protect the environment, together with information for producers and consumers.
   http://www.leafuk.org/

» Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre
   A non-profit making charity in north-east Cumbria. Site provides information about organic meat, foot and mouth, sustainability in farming, and local conservation programmes.
   http://www.lowluckensfarm.co.uk/

» Macaulay Institute
   Multidisciplinary-based research institute investigating rural economic development and the protection and enhancement of natural resources. Site provides details of research and publications plus information about the Institute.
   http://www.macaulay.ac.uk/

» National Institute of Agricultural Botany
   Independent body specialising in agriculture, horticulture and food. It supplies a number of services including consultancy, training, and technical advice to governments, supra-governmental agencies, agribusiness and farmers.
   http://www.niab.com/

» National Orchard Forum
   Formed to support and represent local fruit groups. Includes forum, fact sheets, newsletters, listing of local groups, events, and contacts.
   http://www.nat-orchard-forum.org.uk/

» Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society
   A society dedicated to preserving and enhancing this endangered breed.
   http://www.oxfordsandypigs.co.uk/

» PigHealth.com
   Provides information on swine health and diseases, and safety of pork. Has nearly 1000 articles and links on the subject matter and has a book shop on pig topics. Includes coverage of 2001 foot and mouth outbreak.
   http://www.pighealth.com

» Royal Forestry Society
   Information on trees, forest management and careers in arboriculture and forestry.
   http://www.rfs.org.uk/

» Secure Your Fertiliser
   Advice to farmers from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office.
   http://www.secureyourfertiliser.gov.uk

» The Royal Agricultural Society of England
   Charity devoted to the advancement of British agriculture through good science and stewardship. Organisers of the Royal Show, the Town and Country Festival and The Amateur Gardening Spring Show.
   http://www.rase.org.uk/

» UK Agriculture
   A guide to farming practices, the history of agriculture, the history of the countryside, conservation in practice and a 'field to fridge' series.
   http://www.ukagriculture.com