Farming UK : Associations, Societies and Organisations

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Associations, Guilds and Societies

Anglesey Agricultural Society	Show Features, Society News, Membership, Sponsorship, Schedule Request, Trade Stands.
Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain and Ireland	The Ayrshire Cattle Society of Great Britain & Ireland is based in the breed's home territory at Ayr in Scotland. Ayrshires International. Ayrshires Milk Marketing. Ayrshires Cattle Services.
Beef Shorthorn Cattle Society	The modern Beef Shorthorn is a high performance maternal breed, combining the traditional and modern virtues of hardiness, docility, milking ability, ease of calving, high growth rates and beef quality required by today's market.
British Belgian Blue Cattle Society	British Belgian Blue genetics have played a major role in shaping the carcase sought after by the modern, efficiency conscious, UK meat industry.
British Blonde Society	The Blonde d'Aquitaine breed has been established in the UK for over 25 years and continues to gain much respect from commercial farmers, be they suckler producers or dairy men.
British Bleu du Maine	The Blue du Maine originated in western France and was first introduced into the United Kingdom in 1978. Since this time, the breed has won Interbreed titles at both the Royal Show and Royal Welsh Shows.
British Cheese Board	Flying the flag for British cheeses, 32 top cheese makers have joined forces to form the British Cheese Board.
British Domesticated Ostrich Association	Ostrich meat is red, not unlike beef. It is very low in fat, and is very versatile to cook. It is becoming more available in supermarkets and is often seen in restaurants. With the increase in the number of birds being farmed, the price will continue to come down and the meat will be more affordable for the family budget.
British Friesian Breeding Society	The club was formed to promote and encourage the best of the breed which, established over a period of 90 years, has thrived in the climatic and financial conditions prevalent in the U.K.
British Limousin Cattle Society	These golden-red cattle originated in the West of the Massif Central between Central and South West France and have progressed from being mere images on a cave wall to become the largest numerical beef breed in the UK.
British Poultry Council	The British Poultry Council promote and protect the sector's interests, representing the collective views of poultry breeders, farmers and processors to the UK Government and its ministries and agencies, the European Union, and the media.
Cheviot Sheep Society	A white faced hill sheep from the Scottish Borders. The ewe has fine hard white hair on her face, over the crown and on her legs which should have a fine, flat quality bone. The fleece should be dense and firm with no kemp or coloured hair. The rams can have horns.
Cornish Guild of Smallholders	Membership is offered to anyone who has a general interest in good food, grown and reared naturally, together with good animal husbandry and the preservation of the countryside.
Cornish Hedge Group	The Cornish Hedge Group was formed out of the Cornwall Biodiversity Initiative to bring together all those bodies and individuals with an interest in Cornish Hedges. The Group is co-ordinated by Cornwall County Council and the Cornwall Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG)
Country Landowners Association	The CLA is at the core of the rural economy. The 50,000 members of the CLA have an interest in countryside issues, some with large farms and estates, others with smaller amounts of land. What they have in common is a commitment to rural life.
Crop Protection Association	The Crop Protection Association is the United Kingdom trade body representing companies involved in the distribution of crop protection products.
Dorset Horn and Poll Dorset Sheep Breeders' Association	The Dorset Horn Sheep Breeders' Association was established in 1891 for "the encouragement of the breeding of Dorset Horn Sheep at home and abroad and the maintenance of the purity of the breed".
IAgSA	IAgSA, incorporated in 1967, is the professional body for anyone working as a secretary or administrator within the agricultural industry. The current membership is nearly 900, and covers a variety of grades, which include : Student, Licentiate, Intermediate, Associate and Fellow. Individuals or organisations may become affiliated to IAgSA.
International Society of Arboriculture	The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) is the worlds biggest group of professional arborists with over 14,000 members distributed throughout 38 “chapters” across the 5 continents.
Land Drainage Contractors Association	The Land Drainage Contractors Association is a Trade Association whose Membership includes land drainage contractors, manufacturers of drainage machinery, drainage pipes, and suppliers of drainage products.
National Beef Association	The NBA aims to represent all beef farmers during the current difficulties and beyond and is the only specialist group dedicated solely to furthering the interests of the beef farmer and the beef industry.
Notts YFC	Notts YFC History, County Officers, Dairy / Events, Links.
Quality Meat Scotland	QMS has two main objectives: 1) To improve the competitive position of the Scottish meat and livestock industry at home and abroad, thereby bringing tangible benefit to the sectors involved, from primary production to point of sale. 2) To provide co-ordination and leadership for the whole of the industry.
Royal Highland Society	The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland operates from the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, an exhibition centre where over 400 events are held annually. The Society is responsible for The Royal Highland Show that takes place over four days at the end of June every year.
Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs	One of the strengths of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers' Clubs is the role that members play in the decision-making at the various levels within the movement. The rock on which the Association is built is the club and its Members.
Scotch Half-Bred Sheep Breeders Association	The Scotch Half-bred, also known as 'Queen of Sheep', originated in the mid-18th century and is the progeny of the Border Leicester sire and the North Country Cheviot dam. The principal attributes of the Scotch Half-bred are her capabilities of producing prime lambs. The ewe lambs make ideal breeding females. The Scotch Half-bred is a very prolific breed and has proved herself a real contender.
Scottish Crofters Union	The Crofters Union is a voluntary membership association of some 3,300 crofters across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Small Farms Association	The Association welcomes all who are interested in the conservation of the countryside, particularly farmers who farm less than 250 acres, and also practise less intensive traditional methods of farming that are sympathetic to the needs of the environment and its wildlife.
Soil Association	The Soil Association exists 'to research, develop and promote sustainable relationships between the soil, plants, animals and the biosphere, in order to produce healthy food and other products while protecting and enhancing the environment'.
Straights Feeders Group	The purpose of the group is to encourage informal contact between members who feed straights, assist them with the provision of information, and to retain their independence and freedom from commercial pressure.
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society	Objectives : To develop the Aberdeen-Angus breed to target the premium beef markets in the UK and Europe, whilst improving the efficiency of production through balanced breeding.
The Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders Association	In 1963 the Bluefaced Leicester Sheep Breeders Association was formed to encourage the breeding and maintain the purity of the Bluefaced Leicester sheep. A flock book was also established. Today there are 1700 members with an average flock size of 15 ewes.
The British Sheep Dairying Association	Aims : To promote the production, manufacture, marketing and consumption of quality dairy products derived exclusively from sheep's milk in the UK.
The Dairy Council	Presents all the facts about the white stuff.
The National Trust	Act as a guardian for the nation in the acquisition and protection of threatened coastline, countryside and buildings.
The Royal Agricultural Society of England	The RASE is an independent charity devoted to the advancement of British agriculture through good science and the caring stewardship of land, animals and people.
The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers	The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers is an independent organisation formed in support of the UK Dairy Industry.
The Scottish Dairy Association	The Scottish Dairy Association is the representative body for the milk processing industry in Scotland which handles 1,200 million litres of milk a year supplied by 2.400 dairy herds most of which are located in the South West of the country.
The Shorthorn Society of the United Kingdom and Ireland	Up to date information about the oldest breed of cattle in the Country. With milk yields of up to 10,000kg combined with all the superior attributes of a native breed the Shorthorn is suitable for all types of production systems, particularly extended grazing and organic systems.
The Society of Border Leicester Sheep Breeders	Border Leicester - Established over 100 years ago and named 'The Great Improver' the Border Leicester continues to sire quality breeding females & marketable prime lambs.
United Dairy Farmers	United Dairy Farmers Limited is the largest farmer-owned co-operative society in Northern Ireland.
Whitebred Shorthorn Society	The Whitebred Shorthorn bull is bred primarily as a crossing bull to mate with any breed of female, but principally with the Galloway to produce hardy, good quality Bluegrey cattle, well suited to the full range of British climatic conditions.
Yorkshire Agricultural Society	The Yorkshire Agricultural Society was founded in 1837 to help improve agriculture in the region. It is best known for organising the Great Yorkshire Show.
Young Farmers Clubs	Run by young farmers for young farmers.
Young Farmers Clubs Of Ulster	Young Farmers Clubs throughout Northern Ireland.

Independent Bodies, Companies and Research Organisations

ECOTEC	ECOTEC is a wholly independent, international company providing specialist services in the fields of Economic, Environmental, Social and RTD/Innovation policy.
Leaf	LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) develops and promotes Integrated Farm Management (IFM) - common sense farming practices which are economically viable and environmentally responsible.
NIAB	Specialising in agriculture, horticulture and food, NIAB supplies consultancy, training, information, contract research and technical services to governments, supra-governmental agencies, agribusiness and farmers.
PGRO	The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) is the UK centre for applied research on temperate peas and beans.
Scottish Natural Heritage	Scotland's natural heritage is a local, national and global asset. Scottish Natural Heritage promote its care and improvement, its responsible enjoyment, its greater understanding and appreciation and its sustainable use, now and for future generations.
Soil Survey and Land Research Centre	The Soil Survey and Land Research Centre, SSLRC, is the leading independent organisation on soil resources in the UK. It conducts research, carries out consultancy, and offers a range of scientific services.
The Institute of Arable Crops Research (IACR)	The mission of IACR is to be a leading provider of high quality scientific research relevant to plant-based agriculture with the objective of achieving improvements in rural and agricultural economies that are financially, environmentally and socially sustainable.

Lobbying Organisations

Countryside Action Network	Primary Objective :- To co-ordinate determined resistance to any attempt to ban or unfairly restrict legitimate country pursuits and to support a working, sustainable countryside.
Countryside Alliance	countryside-alliance.org : The Countryside Fighting For Liberty.
Farmers For Action	Aims and Objectives : To secure a sustainable level of income for farmers and growers. News and Information. Promotional Sales.

Organisations

ADAS	The leading UK provider of research and consultancy to land-based industries, working with our customers through the provision of quality services for the benefit of their businesses.
British Cattle Movement Service	The BCMS is the specialised cattle tracing organisation for Great Britain. Tagging, Farm Records, Passports, Movements, The Law, News releases.
Countryside Watch	countrysidewatch.co.uk : A unique system to aid crime prevention and combat rural and wildlife crime throughout the UK. Crime information sent in by e-mail to "countrysidewatch" will be posted to each community for all members, the police and rural organisations.
Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group	Mission Statement : 'FWAG exists to provide farmers, landowners and our other clients with the best opportunity for environmental gain through cost effective, quality solutions'
International Society for Ecology and Culture	The International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC) is a non-profit organisation concerned with the protection of both biological and cultural diversity.

Charities

British Crop Protection Council	The British Crop Protection Council (BCPC) is a UK charity whose objective is to promote and encourage the science and practice of crop protection for the benefit of all.