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| http://www.abdn.ac.uk/organic | The University of Aberdeen | |
| http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/compost-tea-notes.html | Notes on compost teas by: Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas
Notes on Compost Teas: A supplement to the ATTRA Publication Compost Teas for Plant Disease Control
Pest Management Technical Notes | |
| http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/research/herring | Duchy college brassica variety trials | |
| http://www.cosi.org.uk | Centre for Organic Seed Information | |
| http://www.darcof.dk | Danish Centre for Organic Farming | |
| http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/ | Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment
ACRE is an independent Advisory Committee composed of leading scientists. Its main function is to give statutory advice to UK Government Ministers on the risks to human health and the environment from the release and marketing of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). | |
| http://www.defra.gov.uk/science/publications/OF_Research_Project_Summaries.pdf | Summary of MAFF/Defra organic research projects
This document contains summaries of all the organic farming research projects funded by MAFF and Defra from 1991 to 2002. Projects topics include crop production,livestock systems,environmental impacts,economics and marketing. The summaries include details of the organisation which carried out the research,the cost and an outline of the project aims. | |
| http://www.dti.gov.uk/ | Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Includes government information on sustainable development and the biotechnology sector. | |
| http://www.eea.eu.int/ | European Environment Agency
The EEA aims to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvement in Europe's environment through the provision of timely,targeted,relevant and reliable information to policy making agents and the public. | |
| http://www.efita.org | European Federation for Information Technology
in Agriculture,Food and the Environment | |
| http://www.efrc.com | Elm Farm Research Centre
Independent information,advice,news and comment
on organic farming,food and associated issues | |
| http://www.ewg.org/ | Environmental Working Group
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a not-for-profit environmental research organisation based in the USA dedicated to improving public health and protecting the environment by reducing pollution in air,water and food. | |
| http://www.fao.org/organicag/ | Organic Agriculture at FAO | |
| http://www.fibl.org/english
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| http://www.field.org.uk/ | Foundation for International Environmental Law & Development
Site established to tap into the tremendous potential of the law to encourage environmental protection and sustainable development at an international,regional and domestic level. | |
| http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk/ | Forum for the Future
A body co-ordinating the development of a sustainable society through consultancy,education and research. | |
| http://www.igd.com/ | Institute of Grocery Distribution
Facts and information on all aspects of the food and grocery industry | |
| http://www.iger.bbsrc.ac.uk | Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research | |
| http://www.iger.bbsrc.ac.uk/NOA/noatop.html | Nutrients in Organic Agriculture Group (NOAG) | |
| http://www.lindane.org | Lindane Education and Reserch Network
Comprehensive research site for the common pesticide lindane. | |
| http://www.localfoodworks.org | Local Food Works | |
| http://www.members.aol.com/rccouncil/ourpage/index.htm | Rachel Carson Council
Rachel Carson Council seeks to inform and advise people and institutions about the effects of pesticides that threaten the health,welfare,and survival of living organisms and biological systems. | |
| http://www.ncl.ac.uk/tcoa | Newcastle University Tesco Centre for Organic Agriculture | |
| http://www.nerc.ac.uk | National Environmental Research Council
Promotes and provides funding for environmental research. Includes environment data,funding and newsletters. | |
| http://www.newfarm.org | NewFarm.org - 'farmer to farmer know how from the Rodale Institute'
NewFarm.org presents compelling success stories with expert resources for crop and livestock production,direct marketing,local food systems,policy campaigns and community-building collaborations. | |
| http://www.nhm.ac.uk/science/projects/fff/ | Natural History Museum - Postcode Plants Database
Its aim is to encourage gardeners and other horticulturalists to plant the native trees,shrubs and flowers that are local to their areas. The Postcode Plants Database generates lists of native plants and wildlife for any specified postal district in the UK. | |
| http://www.ocia.org/ | Organic Crop Improvement Association
North American organic certification and research body | |
| http://www.ofrf.org/ | Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF)
North American organic research body | |
| http://www.organic-europe.net/ | Organic Europe
Extensive technical and market information about organic farming in Europe | |
| http://www.organic-impacts.info | Exeter University research on organic farming and the rural economy | |
| http://www.organic-research.com/ | Organic Research
An online community for organic farming and food,aiming to provide impartial information of high quality. | |
| http://www.organic-vet.reading.ac.uk | Compendium of Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Farming
Managed by Reading University's Organic Livestock Research Group (OLRG) | |
| http://www.organicmonitor.com/ | Organic Monitor
provider of business intelligence on the international organic food industry | |
| http://www.organicstudiescornwall.co.uk | Organic Studies Centre | |
| http://www.organicweeds.org.uk | HDRA Organic Weed Management project | |
| http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk | Organic Centre Wales | |
| http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/ | Our Stolen Future
Web site for the book "Our Stolen Future",the central point of which is that some man-made chemicals interfere with the body's own hormones. Includes extensive list of scientific research. | |
| http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/ | Pesticides Safety Directorate
The Pesticides Safety Directorate (PSD) is part of Defra. It regulates pesticide use. Main functions are to evaluate and process applications for pesticide use and provide advice to government on pesticides policy. | |
| http://www.rase.org.uk | The Royal Agricultural Society of England | |
| http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/ | IACR | |
| http://www.rsc.org/greenchem | Green Chemistry
RSC produced journal to inform all parties of the latest developments in the green chemistry revolution. Reporting on research activities and interests in chemical aspects of clean technology. Contains primary research papers,communications and reviews. | |
| http://www.sac.ac.uk | SAC | |
| http://www.soils.org/ | Soil Science Society of America
The primary purpose of the Society is to advance the discipline and practice of soil science by acquiring and disseminating information about soils in relation to crop production,environmental quality,ecosystem sustainability,bioremediation,waste management and recycling,and wise land use | |
| http://www.sopa.org.uk | Scottish Organic Producers Association | |
| http://www.theorganicdirectory.co.uk | The Organic Directory
The UK's most comprehensive directory of organic suppliers. | |
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