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Macaulay Institute - http://www.macaulay.ac.uk/
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. |
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National Institute of Agricultural Botany - http://www.niab.com/
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. |
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Forest Stewardship Council - http://www.fsc-uk.org/
Sets forest management standards for the UK and provides an information service. |
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European Agency for Safety and Health at Work - http://osha.europa.eu/en/sector/agriculture
Information and additional resources on safety in the agriculture sector, focused on the EU. |
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UK Agriculture - http://www.ukagriculture.com
A guide to farming practices, the history of agriculture, the history of the countryside, conservation in practice and a 'field to fridge' series. |
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The Royal Agricultural Society of England - http://www.rase.org.uk/
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. |
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Dairy Development Centre - http://www.ddc-wales.co.uk/
Organisation aims to develop the Welsh dairy industry through the provision of a technology transfer service and market intelligence. |
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Royal Forestry Society of England, Wales and Northern Ireland - http://www.rfs.org.uk/
Information on trees, forest management and careers in arboriculture and forestry. |
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PigHealth.com - http://www.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. |
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Agroforestry Research Trust - http://www.agroforestry.co.uk/
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. |
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Hannah Research Institute - http://www.hannahresearch.org.uk/
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. |
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Secure Your Fertiliser - http://www.secureyourfertiliser.gov.uk
Advice to farmers from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office. |
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National Orchard Forum - http://www.nat-orchard-forum.org.uk/
Formed to support and represent local fruit groups. Includes forum, fact sheets, newsletters, listing of local groups, events, and contacts. |
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Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre - http://www.lowluckensfarm.co.uk/
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. |
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Allerton Research & Educational Trust - http://www.allertontrust.org.uk/
Offers a practical demonstration of the integration of game and wildlife conservation with profitable farming. |