Aberdeen University Centre for Organic Agriculture http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~soi456/aucoa/ ADAS (Organic research centre, Pwllpeirian) http://www.adas.co.uk/wales/organic.html?topid=12 ADAS | http://www.adas.co.uk Advisory Committee on Releases to the Environment http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/acre/ 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). Centre for Organic Seed Information http://www.cosi.org.uk Compendium of Animal Health and Welfare in Organic Farming http://www.organic-vet.reading.ac.uk Managed by Reading University's Organic Livestock Research Group (OLRG) Danish Centre for Organic Farming http://www.darcof.dk Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) http://www.dti.gov.uk/ Includes government information on sustainable development and the biotechnology sector.l Duchy college brassica variety trials http://www.cornwall.ac.uk/research/herring Elm Farm Research Centre http://www.efrc.com Independent information,advice,news and comment on organic farming,food and associated issues Environmental Working Group http://www.ewg.org/ 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. European Environment Agency http://www.eea.eu.int/ 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. European Federation for Information Technology in Agriculture, Food and the Environment http://www.efita.org Exeter University research on organic farming and the rural economy http://www.organic-impacts.info FiBL http://www.fibl.org/english Forum for the Future http://www.forumforthefuture.org.uk/ A body co-ordinating the development of a sustainable society through consultancy,education and research. Foundation for International Environmental Law & Development http://www.field.org.uk/ 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. Green Chemistry www.rsc.org/greenchem 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. Green Textiles http://www.greentextiles.co.uk/ Research site on environmentally friendly knitwear. HDRA Organic Weed Management project http://www.organicweeds.org.uk IACR http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/ Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research http://www.iger.bbsrc.ac.uk Institute of Grocery Distribution http://www.igd.com/ Facts and information on all aspects of the food and grocery industry Lindane Education and Reserch Network http://www.lindane.org Comprehensive research site for the common pesticide lindane. Local Food Works http://www.localfoodworks.org National Environmental Research Council http://www.nerc.ac.uk Promotes and provides funding for environmental research. Includes environment data,funding and newsletters. Natural History Museum - Postcode Plants Database http://www.nhm.ac.uk/science/projects/fff/ 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. Newcastle University Tesco Centre for Organic Agriculture http://www.ncl.ac.uk/tcoa NewFarm.org - 'farmer to farmer know how from the Rodale Institute' http://www.newfarm.org 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. Notes on compost teas by: Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas http://www.attra.ncat.org/attra-pub/compost-tea-notes.html Notes on Compost Teas: A supplement to the ATTRA Publication Compost Teas for Plant Disease Control Pest Management Technical Note Nutrients in Organic Agriculture Group (NOAG) http://www.iger.bbsrc.ac.uk/NOA/noatop.html Organic Agriculture at FAO http://www.fao.org/organicag/ Organic Centre Wales http://www.organic.aber.ac.uk Organic Crop Improvement Association http://www.ocia.org/ North American organic certification and research body Organic Europe http://www.organic-europe.net/ Extensive technical and market information about organic farming in Europe Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) http://www.ofrf.org/ North American organic research body Organic Milk Suppliers Co-Operative http://www.omsco.co.uk/ Organic Monitor http://www.organicmonitor.com/ provider of business intelligence on the international organic food industry Organic Research http://www.organic-research.com/ An online community for organic farming and food,aiming to provide impartial information of high quality. Organic Soil Fertility http://www.organicsoilfertility.co.uk Organic Studies Centre http://www.organicstudiescornwall.co.uk Our Stolen Future http://www.ourstolenfuture.org/ 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. Pesticides Safety Directorate http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/ 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. Quality Low Input Food (QLIF) http://www.qlif.org QualityLowInputFood (QLIF) is an integrated research project funded by the European Commission. Rachel Carson Council http://www.members.aol.com/rccouncil/ourpage/index.htm 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. SAC http://www.sac.ac.uk Scottish Organic Producers Association http://www.sopa.org.uk Soil Science Society of America http://www.soils.org/ 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 Stockless organic systems http://www.stocklessorganic.co.uk Summary of MAFF/Defra organic research projects http://www.defra.gov.uk/science/publications/OF_Research_Project_Summaries.pdf 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. The Environment Agency http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ The Environment Agency is the leading public body for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. It's job is to make sure that air,land and water are looked after by everyone in today's society,so that tomorrow's generations inherit a cleaner,healthier world. The Organic Directory http://www.theorganicdirectory.co.uk The UK's most comprehensive directory of organic suppliers. The Royal Agricultural Society of England http://www.rase.org.uk The University of Aberdeen http://www.abdn.ac.uk/organic More links.