Useful Links
ADAS
Provides a range of independent science-based advice on environmental, agricultural and rural matters.
Agricultural Industries Confederation
A trade association for the agrisupply industry. Formed in 2003 it has over 300 members involved in the supply of animal feed, fertilisers and chemica...
British Agricultural and Garden Machinery Association (BAGMA)
A trade association representing 850 machinery dealers across the UK. It has an insurance scheme for members via Towergate.
Country Land and Business Association (CLA)
Set up in 1907 and historically represented the interests of the larger farming estates and landed gentry in England and Wales. Operates through a net...
English Farming and Food Partnerships Ltd (EFFP)
A non-profit membership organisation funded by government and farming aimed at increasing the competitiveness, profitability and sustainability of Eng...
Farmers Union of Wales (FUW)
Founded in 1955 after disagreements with the NFU (E&W). Both bodies continue to separately represent the interests of farmers in Wales. It operates th...
Farms for Schools
A trade organisation for farmers who open their farms for educational visits. See also Access to Farms.
Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens
A charity that supports, promotes and represents city farms and community gardens throughout the UK. The farms and gardens attract over three million ...
Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF)
Set up in 1991 it is a charity that promotes farming practices that are in harmony with the environment. It is part of a wider European movement and i...
Meat and Livestock Commission (MLC)
See Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
National Beef Association, Scottish Beef Cattle Association
Trade associations representing the interests of beef farmers in the UK.
National Fallen Stock Company (NFSCo)
A membership scheme partly funded by government for the safe removal and disposal of fallen stock. On-farm burial of such stock is prohibited.
National Farm Attractions Network (NFAN)
A membership based organisation providing members with expertise and assistance on all aspects of farm diversification projects.
Natural England
Formed in October 2006 to bring together English Nature, Countryside Agency and the Rural Development Service with the aim of ensuring that the natura...
NFU (England & Wales)
Founded in 1908 as a trade body, to represent the interests of farmers and growers. This is the largest and politically strongest of the farming union...
NFU Countryside
Established by the NFU (E&W) and originally aimed at rural inhabitants with 'more than a garden, less than a farm'. Has grown to over 60,000 members a...
NFU Scotland
A sister organisation to the above but separate. Formed in 1913 it represents over 10,000 farmers, growers and crofters through 60 regional and branch...
Potato Council Ltd
Potatoes in GB, see Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
Rare Breeds Survival Trust
This charity, founded in 1973 carries out conservation work in relation to Britain's native livestock breeds.
Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF)
An independent organisation representing the interests of British dairy farmers. Established in 1876.
Scottish Landowners Federation (SLF)
Formed to promote high standards of management and use of land.
Tenant Farmers Association (TFA)
Founded in 1981 because tenant farmers did not feel that existing bodies adequately represented their interests. It operates through nine regional and...
World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)
The international monitoring body for all animal disease outbreaks. A voluntary organisation but supported by most livestock rearing countries in the ...