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There are a total of 118 links.
ADAS
ADAS is the UK’s largest provider of expert solutions and policy advice on rural business and environmental issues.
Agricultural Waste - Waste Management Controls
Answers to common questions on what happens to waste provided by the Environmental Protection unit of DEFRA. The site also contains useful links on the Government's agricultural waste consultation and on waste reduction.
Agricultural Waste Stakeholders' Forum
The role of the Agricultural Waste Stakeholders' Forum (DEFRA, Environment Agency, NFU and others) is to discuss the forthcoming consultation paper on agricultural waste management controls and also to find practical strategies for dealing with farm waste
Animal Health Trust
The science behind animal welfare.
The Arthur Rank Centre
Registered Charity supported by the National Churches, the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Rank Foundation to serve the rural community and its churches.
ASAO
Association of Shows and Agricultural Organisations - full itinery of agricultural shows.
Assured British Meat (ABM)
Organisation responsible for setting beef and lamb farm standards and licences and also co-ordinates beef and lamb assurance on behalf of Red Tractor assurance.
BASC
BASC is the British Association for Shooting & Conservation. Its mission is to promote and protect sporting and shooting and the well being of the countryside throughout the United Kingdom.
BCMS/Cattle Tracing System (CTS) Online
The Cattle Tracing System (CTS) Online provides direct access to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) that registers all cattle and tag movements in the UK.
Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
BBSRC is the UK's leading funding agency for academic research and training in the non-clinical life sciences.
BPEX Limited
British Pig Executive.
British Chicken Marketing
Brand new website from the British Chicken Marketing Board with nutritional information, recipes, facts, fun and competitions.
British Christmas Tree Growers' Association
Trade association for those who grow specialist Christmas Trees in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
British Crop Production Council
BCPC (formerly known as the British Crop Production Council) brings together representatives of a wide range of organisations with an interest in furthering the science and practice of crop production.
British Egg Information Service (BEIS)
The British Egg Information Service (BEIS) was set up by the British Egg Industry Council (BEIC), which represents the egg industry, to provide information and answer questions about eggs for the public, teachers, health professionals and students.
British Herb Trade Association
Anyone involved in the commercial production of herbs is eligible to apply for membership of the British Herb Trade Association.
British Horse Society
The British Horse Society was founded in 1947 with the amalgamation of two organisations - the Institute of the Horse and Pony Club, and the National Horse Association of Great Britain.
British Potato Council (BPC)
The British Potato Council (BPC) website is full of helpful information for levy payers, all contributing to the twin objectives of increasing usage of British potatoes and improving the competitiveness of the British potato industry.
British Sheep Dairying Association
Promotes the production, manufacture, marketing and consumption of dairy products derived exclusively from sheep's milk.
British Society of Plant Breeders
Subsequent pages are not part of the NFUonline web site. The NFU does not accept any liability in connection with any third party sites and does not endorse, approve or take responsibility for the contents of any such site.
British Turkey Information Service
Consumer advice including recipes.
British Veterinary Association (BVA)
The BVA is the national representative body for the veterinary profession.
British Wool Marketing Board
The British Wool Marketing Board operates a central marketing system for UK fleece wool with the aim of achieving the best possible net returns for farmers.
Brogdale Horticultural Trust
Brogdale in Kent is home to the National Fruit Collections, the largest collection of varieties of fruit trees in the world.
Country Channel TV
Watch programmes on all aspects of country life via your computer.
COPA COGECA
Officially recognised representative body of all agricultural and fishery co-operatives in the EU, working closely with COPA.
COPA
Committee of Professional Agricultural Organisations in the European Union.
The Composting Association
The Composting Association is the United Kingdom’s not for profit membership organisation, promoting the sustainable management of biodegradable resources.
Country Landowners' Association
The Country Landowners' Association (CLA) represents those living and working in the countryside, works to safeguard property rights, lobbies for rural interests and offers members information and advice as well as networking and marketing opportunities.
Countryside Agency
The Countryside Agency brings together all the different countryside dimensions – economic, environmental, community and enjoyment into a single national body: to achieve sustainable development in the countryside.
Countryside Alliance
The Countryside Alliance promotes the interests of rural people, including all field sports, sensible wildlife management, and wider countryside concerns. It represents these interests in the media, in Parliament, in schools and throughout the UK.
Crop Protection Association
The Crop Protection Association (CPA) is committed to explaining the role of the industry and the benefits of its products to the community.
Dairy Co Ltd
DairyCo is the new dairy sector company promoting world class knowledge to British dairy farmers so they can profit from a sustainable future.
Dairy Council
The Dairy Council aims to communicate the health and nutrition benefits of milk and dairy products and to promote a positive image for the entire industry.
Department for Trade & Industry (DTI)
The Department for Trade and Industry (DTI) is responsible for the promotion of enterprise, innovation and increased productivity.
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport (DfT) was created to focus solely on transport issues.
Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
The Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is responsible for agriculture and horticulture, working for towards economic prosperity through sustainable use of natural resources and thriving economies and communities in rural areas.
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
The DVLA facilitate road safety and general law enforcement by maintaining registers of drivers and vehicles, responsible for the collection of car tax.
Driving Standards Agency
Government agency reponsible for driving tests, road safety and specialist vehicle tests.
EBLEX
EBLEX Ltd (the Beef and Lamb Sector Company) aims to create a sustainable and competitive beef and lamb industry. Funded by statutory levy, EBLEX Ltd delivers innovative technology transfer and market information services to businesses across the beef and lamb supply chain.
EBLEX Market Prices
Through its market prices page, EBLEX supplies beef and lamb levy payers in England with market reports and prices in pdf or csv file formats.
England Rural Affairs Forum
The England Rural Affairs Forum gives information about the rural funding streams review and includes a questionnaire giving members and others an opportunity to provide their views on the streams.
English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP)
English Farming and Food Partnerships (EFFP) aims to strengthen profitability, competitiveness and sustainability of England's farming and food industries through the growth of farmer-controlled businesses and the development of cooperative activities.
English Nature
English Nature is the Government agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and geology throughout England.
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales, responsible for ensuring the air, land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society.
Environment Times
Covering news, the market, and environmental reports, the Environment Times is a subscription service.
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee (EFRA)
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee oversees DEFRA and its associated public bodies (including Environment Agency, English Nature, RPA and MLC) on farming, fisheries, biodiversity, climate change, pollution and waste disposal policy.
Environmental Data Service (ENDS)
The Environmental Data Service (ENDS) covers environmental news, reports and business as well as job and consultancy listings.
Europa
The Europa website is the European Union online, including news, activities, institutions, official documents and information sources.
European Environment Agency (EEA) - Agriculture pages
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is an EU-sponsored organisation aiming to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in Europe's environment through the provision of timely, targeted, relevant and reliable information to policy makers.
European Parliament
The European Parliament is directly elected every five years. It is a legislative parliament, exercising powers similar to those of the national parliaments. As an equal partner with the Council of Ministers, it passes the majority of European laws.
Farm Crisis Network
Provides pastoral and practical support to farming people during periods of anxiety, stress and problems relating to both the farm household and the farm business.
Farm Energy Centre
Farm Energy Centre (FEC) is the UK's leading source of information on the application of energy based techniques in farming and horticulture.
Farm Stay UK
The largest network of farm based accommodation in the UK.
Farm Subsidy
Website set-up by a network of EU journalists and researchers dedicated to publication of available data and campaigning for freedom of information.
The Farmers Club
Based in London, the Farmers Club is a unique club for those involved with and in United Kingdom agriculture.
Farming and Countryside Education (FACE
Farming and Countryside Education (FACE) - the education arm of the NFU and RASE - aims to help children learn about food and farming in a sustainable countryside by promoting common interests, serving schools, farm visits and enhancing the curriculum.
The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
The Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) is the leading supplier of independent wildlife and conservation advice to land managers in the UK.
Farms for Schools (FFS)
Visiting a farm can be an exciting way to learn about the countryside and where your food comes from. Members of Farms for Schools (FFS) have facilities to welcome school visits and offer hands-on farm experience to students of all ages.
FCFCG
FCFCG is the representative body for city farms, community gardens and similar community-led organisations in the UK.
Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
With over 185,000 members, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is recognised as the voice of small business by leading politicians of all major parties.
Flour and Grain Education Programme
HGCA's Flour and Grain Education Programme gives pupils an insight into the UK grain chain and its importance in providing us all with healthy nutritious foods. Online projects and curriculum-linked activities for classroom or homework use.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) - the UN's lead agency for agriculture, forestry, and rural development - aims to raise nutrition levels and living standards, improve agricultural productivity, and better conditions for rural populations.
Food Standards Agency (FSA)
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is an independent food safety watchdog set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Forestry Commission
Government Department responsible for forestry policy throughout Great Britain.
Forum for the Future
A charity that works in partnership with business, the public sector and others to build a sustainable future.
Gangmasters Licensing Authority
The Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) was set up to curb the exploitation of workers in the agriculture, horticulture, shellfish gathering and associated processing and packaging industries.
GMO Compass
The online information centre for genetically modified foods is the work of independent scientists and offers comprehensive, up-to-date facts and figures.
Harper Adams University College
Shropshire-based university college specialising in agricultural-related qualifications.
Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
The UK Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
HGCA
HGCA supports the UK cereal and oilseeds industry in improving its competitiveness in UK and overseas markets.
HDC
The HDC is a levy funded body that serves the commercial horticultural industry in England, Scotland and Wales. The money it collects is used to fund high quality, essential applied research, development and technology transfer. All projects are approved by expert panels that represent each sector of the industry, encompassing over 300 different crops.
IATC
The International Agri-Technology Centre at Stoneleigh Park offers support and advice to UK companies in the agriculture and related technologies sector looking for new market opportunities across the globe.
IFAP
International Federation of Agricultural Producers.
IGD
IGD is a research, information and education provider for the food and grocery industry. Its members are from all parts of the market - retailers, caterers, wholesalers, manufacturers and farmers.
Kent Biodiversity Action Plan
The Kent Biodiversity Action Plan sets out in detail the action required to provide healthy future for Kent’s wildlife and focuses the country’s efforts on 28 UK BAP priority habitats.
Lantra
Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector, provides information and advice to help increase your skills and drive forward your business development.
LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming)
LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) encourages farmers throughout the UK to adopt Integrated Farm Management (IFM) and to promote the benefits of IFM to consumers and raise awareness of the way many farmers are responding to current concerns.
Local Food Works
Local Food Works is a partnership project between the Soil Association and the Countryside Agency to foster sustainable local food economies.
The Maltsters Association of Great Britain MAGB
The UK Malting Industry Site.
Meat and Livestock Commercial Services Ltd
MLCSL provides independent services to the red meat industry including carcase classification, training, inspection, logistics and data capture.
The Met Office
One of the world's leading providers of environmental and weather-related services.
Moors for the Future project
Moors for the Future is a partnership project to restore large parts of the Peak District moors and to enhance peoples experience, understanding and care of this special landscape through an integrated programme of new initiatives.
The Mushroom Bureau
Funded voluntarily by mushroom growers and allied trades, the Bureau is responsible for the promotion of cultivated mushrooms. The site features consumer advice, recipes, picture gallery and explains how mushrooms are grown.
National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC)
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) represents the interests of land-based contractors at national and European level. It offers advice and helps contractors provide a professional and competitive service.
National Association of Farmers' Markets
The National Association of Farmers' Markets represents markets at which farmers, growers or producers from a defined local area sell in person their own produce, direct to the public. All products sold should have been produced by the stallholder.
NAFBAE
National Association of Farriers, Blacksmiths and Agricultural Engineers.
National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS)
NFU Scotland (NFUS) aims to promote and protect the interests of the Scottish farming industry, influence government, the public and consumers to that end, and assist its members to meet the needs of customers.
National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC)
The National Federation of Young Farmers' Clubs (NFYFC) is the head of a nationwide body of more than 700 Young Farmers' Clubs (YFCs) located throughout England and Wales, dedicated to supporting young people in agriculture and the countryside.
National Pig Association (NPA)
The National Pig Association (NPA) is active on behalf of members, in Brussels and Whitehall, and with processors, supermarkets and caterers - fighting for the growth and prosperity of the UK national pig industry.
NetRegs
NetRegs is designed to help small businesses navigate through the maze of environmental legislation.
NFU 100 - the NFU`s Centenary website
2008 is the NFU`s Centenary year. Visit our interactive site and find out about past Presidents, the hostory of agriculture and how farming has changed over the years.
NFU Countryside
The NFU's sister organisation, NFU Countryside provides its members - who have a keen interest in today's countryside - with practical information, expert advice, and professional assistance.
NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is the country's leading rural insurer, offering a wide range of insurance services from home and family to pets and possessions.
NFU Mutual Finance Limited
A joint venture between NFU Mutual and the Bank of Scotland, NFU Mutual Finance is dedicated to the provision of flexible and innovative financial solutions for farmers, rural businesses and those who live in the countryside.
NIAB
NIAB is an independent organisation specialising in agriculture, horticulture and food and supplying consultancy, training, information, contract research and technical services to governments, supra-governmental agencies, agribusiness and farmers.
Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service
Norfolk Rural Business Advice Service prepares Norfolk farming and rural businesses to embrace change: direct independent support to farming & rural businesses; public & private sector partner advice; and skill development for continued competitiveness.
Organicweeds.org.uk
The Henry Doubleday Research Association, as part of the Defra funded 'Participatory Investigation of the Management of Weeds in Organic Production Systems' is developing a project website that holds all information gathered on weeds and their management.
Peas.org
Peas are the ultimate convenience food. They are packed with nutrients, and always there to make something delicious.
Politics.co.uk
The UK's leading specialist politics news website. Each month more than 300 new and original articles are written attracting 350,000 visits from MPs, journalists and politically aware members of the public.
The Royal Horticultural Society
The RHS is the UK’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting gardening.
RABI
The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution provides welfare advice, care and financial provision to those people who find themselves in times of hardship or distress.
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
The RBST is the leading conservation charity working to restore Britain’s native livestock breeds to their rightful place in our countryside.
RASE
Since 1838, the Royal Agricultural Society of England has played a leading role in the development of British agriculture and a vibrant rural economy through the uptake of good science, the promotion of best practice and a co-ordinated, impartial approach to wide-ranging rural issues.
The Royal Show
Celebrating the very best of British agriculture, the Royal Show brings together farming, food and rural life.
Red Tractor
See the Red Tractor and know what you're eating.
Rural Payments Agency (RPA)
Government agency responsible for making rural payments, carrying out rural inspections and livestock tracing.
SALSA
New supplier approval scheme designed to help local and regional food and drink producers supply their products to national and regional buyers who have introduced their own local sourcing initiatives.
Secure Your Fertiliser
A website which has been developed by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, in conjunction with the NFU and other industry bodies which provides detailed information for farmers on how you can reduce the risks of fertiliser being stolen.
Share to Farm
The EFFP's initiative which features information and advice for farmers interested in finding out more about the benefits of collaborating with others.
Soil Association
UK charity promoting sustainable, organic farming and human health.
UK Agriculture
For anyone interested in food, farming and the countryside with sections dedicated to conservation, food production and the countryside.
UK Turkeys
Recipes, cooking times, fun stuff and facts about the UK turkey industry from the NFU.
UFU
The Ulster Farmers' Union.
Women's Food and Farming Union
Founded in 1979, this voluntary organisation is committed to promoting an understanding of and confidence in all aspects of quality British produce.
Year of Food and Farming
The Year of Food and Farming, which will run from September 2007 to July 2008, is aimed at helping young people learn more about how food is grown and produced and how it reaches the consumer.
Young NFU page
Did you know that the NFU also stands for FUN? Visit a farm, find out where food comes from, take part in our food quiz, loads of links and fun for children of all ages.
5 A DAY Just Eat More
The Department of Health’s 5 A DAY website is packed with top tips, games and recipes to make it easier for people to just eat more fruit and vegetables. There is also a dedicated section for existing and potential partners in the campaign.
