Links
ADAS
Independent provider of environmental solutions, rural development services and policy advice.
http://www.adas.co.uk
Agricentre
Leading information source for the arable industry and food and energy value chains
http://www.agricentre.net
Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)
Scheme Manager of UFAS, TASCC, FEMAS & FIAS providing assurance in the feed, food and fertiliser supply chains.
http://www.agindustries.org.uk
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AFS (Assured Food Standards)
The independent organisation set up to manage, develop and promote the Red Tractor as a mark of safe, quality, affordable food
http://www.redtractor.org.uk
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BASIS (Registration) Ltd
An Independent Registration, Standards and Certification Scheme Serving Pesticide, Fertiliser and Allied Organisations and Interests
http://www.basis-reg.com
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British Edible Pulses Association. (BEPA) Trade association representing the processors and users of British produced pulse (dried pea and bean) crops.
http://www.bepa.co.uk/
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Chemicals Regulation Directorate - Pesticides Ensuring the safe use of biocides, industrial chemicals, pesticides and detergents to protect the health of people and the environment
http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/
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Cross Compliance
Detailed information on all of the Cross Compliance regulations.
http://www.crosscompliance.org.uk/cms/
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Defra
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
http://www.defra.gov.uk/
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Environment Agency
Leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/
Environmental Stewardship
An agri-environment scheme that provides funding to farmers and other land managers in England who deliver effective environmental management on their land.
http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/funding/es/default.aspx
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FIAS
Covers the areas of fertiliser assurance, security and traceability in the fertiliser industry supply chain
http://www.agindustries.org.uk/
Food Standards Agency (FSA)
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
http://www.food.gov.uk/
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Covering a varied range of activities; from shaping and reviewing regulations, producing research and statistics and enforcing the law.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/
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Home Grown Cereals Association(HGCA)
Field margin guidelines for Entry Level Stewardship in England
http://www.hgca.com/
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LEAF Linking environment and farming
http://www.leafuk.org
MAGB
Supplying help and guidance to the malt supply chain
http://www.ukmalt.com/
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Multi-Agency Geographic Information for the Countryside (Magic) The first web-based interactive map to bring together geographic information on key environmental schemes and designations in one place.
http://www.magic.gov.uk/
Met Office
http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/
NAAC
Representing contractors in the UK who supply all types of land-based services to farmers, government, local authorities, sports and recreational facilities.
http://www.naac.co.uk
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nabim The representative organisation for the UK flour milling industry.
National Britannia
http://www.nabim.org.uk/index.asp
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National Britannia Certification
An independent company providing world wide industries, charities, trade associations and individual companies, with the means of achieving certification or inspection of their products and management systems to a recognized standard
www.nbcert.com
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NaCTSO National Counter Terrorism Security Office
http://www.nactso.gov.uk/
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NPTC
Promoting competence and professionalism in the workforce of the land-based and related industries by the encouragement of continuous learning and the recognition of skill.
http://www.nptc.org.uk/
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NRoSO A central register of sprayer operators using Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as a means of ensuring ongoing training.
http://nroso.nptc.org.uk/
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NSF-CMi
International food safety and assurance company, operating throughout the food supply chain.
http://www.nsf-cmi.com/
NSTS (National Sprayer Testing Scheme)
Information about sprayer test centres and the benefits to your business
http://www.aea.uk.com/sprayer/nsts_scheme.asp
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PAI Certifiers of Food Products, Food Authenticity, Labelling Claims and Food Chain Traceability in Europe.
http://www.thepaigroup.com/
Pellets are Pesticides (Get Pellet Wise)
The aim of the group is to promote and encourage best practice use of metaldehyde slug pellets in agriculture, minimise environmental impact and, in particular, protect water.
http://www.getpelletwise.co.uk/
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RPA The Rural Payments Agency is an Executive Agency of Defra and provides services such as rural payments, rural inspections and livestock tracing
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10012205
SAI Global
An applied information services company that helps organizations manage risk, achieve compliance and drive business improvement. http://www.saiglobal.com/
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SCIMAC
A grouping of industry organisations along the UK farm supply chain, established in 1998 to support the carefully managed introduction of GM crops in the UK.
http://www.scimac.org.uk/
SCOPA
Seed Crushers and Oil Processors Association (SCOPA) is the trade association for companies engaged in oilseed extraction and oil/fat processing in the United Kingdom.
http://www.scopa.org.uk/
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SERAD Scottish Executive Rural Affairs Department
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Home
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Voluntary Initiative Practical advice for minimising agricultural pollution
http://www.voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/
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