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Agricultural
Lime Association -
www.aglime.org.uk
The ALA represents the interests of its member companies
on all issues of relevance to the agricultural lime industry.
The aim of this site is to give you a better technical understanding
of the uses of agricultural lime, along with an indication
of the work carried out by the Association.
British
Institute of Agricultural Consultants (BIAC) - www.biac.co.uk
BIAC
is a professional body of over 250 consultants providing
high standards of agricultural consultancy in the UK and
worldwide. Operating within a strict code of conduct BIAC
members cover a wide range of skills and areas of expertise
within agriculture and the land based industries.
British
Potato Council (BPC) - www.potato.org.uk
The
BPC web site provides access to a wealth of information
regarding events, activities and research sponsored by the
British Potato Council.
British Sugar - www.britishsugar.co.uk
This
site provides information on British Sugar, the UK's leading
sugar manufacturer and supplier, its operations, policies,
products and services.
Farming
and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) - www.fwag.org.uk
Forestry
Commission - www.forestry.gov.uk
The Forestry
Commission of Great Britain is the government department
responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's
forests and woodlands. The site contains new areas such
as the recreation database and organisational links, as
well as many additional information pages.
Home
Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) - www.hgca.co.uk
HGCA is the recognised centre of excellence and leader in
delivering a co-ordinated range of focused services which
are essential to the profitability of the cereals and oilseeds
industries.
Linking
the Environment and farming (LEAF) - www.countrylife.org.uk/leaf
LEAF
aims to encourage farmers throughout the UK to take up Integrated
Farm Management (IFM) through the production of practical
guidelines on IFM and promote the benefits of IFM to a wide
range of interest groups and raise awareness of the way
farmers are responding to current concerns.
Milk
Development Council (MDC) - www.mdc.org.uk
The
MDC is a statutory body funded by British dairy farmers
whose role is to improve the competitiveness and profitability
of British dairy farmers.
Ministry
of Agriculture, Foods and Fisheries (MAFF) - www.defra.gov.uk
National
Farmers' Union (NFU) - www.nfu.org.uk
The
National Farmers' Union is the democratic organisation representing
farmers and growers in England and Wales.
Pesticides
Safety Directorate (PSD) - www.pesticides.gov.uk
The
PSD, an Executive Agency of MAFF, administers the regulation
of agricultural, horticultural, forestry, food storage and
home garden pesticides. Its principle functions are to evaluate
and process applications for approval of pesticide products
for use in Great Britain and provide advice to Government
on pesticides policy.
Potato Review Magazine. This is the best and most
informative Potato related magazine and web site. On this
site you will find link to major stories and up to the minute
news. Also included is an archive of back issues which cover
most topics related to the subject. If you business involves
any aspect of Potatoes this site is a must. www.potatoreview.com
Royal
Agricultural Society of England (RASE) - www.rase.org.uk
The RASE
is an independent charity devoted to the advancement of
British agriculture through good science and the caring
stewardship of land, animals and people.
Soil
Association - www.soilassociation.org
The
Soil Association is a membership charity which has been
researching and promoting organic farming as the key to
sustainable agriculture since 1946.
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