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Country
Landowners' Association
The CLA provides advice to its members, owners of agricultural
and countryside land and other rural businesses
Countryside
Agency
The Countryside Agency is the statutory body charged
with conserving and enhancing the countryside and promoting
social equity and economic opportunity for people who
live there.
Department
for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
England
Rural Development Programme (ERDP)
English
Nature
Our Countryside: The Future, A Fair Deal for Rural England
Produced by the Rural Development Division of DEFR and
sets out the Government's vision for rural England
Farming
On-line
Provides a dedicated on-line service to U.K. agriculture.
To access the site you will need to register as a member.
Food
From Britain (FFB)
FFB helps facilitate and generate international business
between UK food and drink companies and international
buyers from retail and foodservice. We also have a mission
to foster the development of the British speciality
food and drink sector, helping manufacturers grow their
sales in the UK. FFB offers a comprehensive range of
advice and business information on international food
marketing.
National
Rural Enterprise Centre
NREC promotes a living and working countryside by helping
communities improve their local communities.
The
Farm Crisis Network
Offers help to families in farming and related activities
who are experiencing problems. It is based on local
groups whose members have a combination of technical
and pastoral understanding and are able to respond quickly
and confidentially to requests for help.
The
National Farmers Union (NFU)
The NFU promotes successful and socially responsible
agriculture and horticulture, while ensuring the long-term
viability of rural communities by providing advice and
support to growers.
The
Northwest Development Agency
NWDA is the regional development agency (RDA) for the
North West of England. Its remit is to co-ordinate the
economic development and regeneration of the region;
to promote relocation, inward investment and competitiveness;
enhance training and skills; and contribute to sustainable
development. Services include the Rural Development
Programme and the Redundant Building Grant Scheme.
The
Women's Food and Farming Union
The WFU is a voluntary organisation is committed to
promoting an understanding of and confidence in all
aspects of quality British produce.
County Council Environmental Partnerships
Policy
Commission on farming and food
Industry
Links
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sustainable farming)
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