EUROPE AGRICULTURE

Oxford Sandy & Black Pig Society
A society dedicated to preserving and enhancing this endangered breed.
ebasic.easily.co.uk

Broom's Barn
Details of research and information on growing sugar beet. Based in Suffolk.
www.rothamsted.bbsrc.ac.uk

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

Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Information on trees, forest management and careers in arboriculture and forestry.
www.rfs.org.uk

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

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

Allerton Research & Educational Trust
Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming.
www.allertontrust.org.uk

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

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

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.
www.ukagriculture.com

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.
www.agroforestry.co.uk

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.
www.lowluckensfarm.co.uk

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.
www.hannahresearch.org.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.
www.rase.org.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.
www.pighealth.com

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.
www.niab.com

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.
www.macaulay.ac.uk