Agriculture (Subscribe)
Links
Advisory Committee on Animal Feedingstuffs
http://www.foodstandards.gov.uk/science/ouradvisors/animalfeedingstuffs/
Advises the Government on the safety and use of animal feeds and feeding practices. Includes information about the Committee, news and papers.
BSE
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/bse/index.html
Official UK government site which covers a number of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) related subjects, providing information on the disease and efforts to eradicate it.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
DEFRA. The UK Government department tasked with issues such as the environment, rural development, the countryside, wildlife, animal welfare and sustainable development. Formerly MAFF, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Foods.
Food Standards Agency
Independent watchdog established to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food safety. Provides information on a variety of food-related issues including health, safety, hygiene and nutrition.
Forestry Commission of Great Britain
Responsible for the protection and expansion of Britain's forests and woodlands. Site provides information on the Commission's activities, properties and development plans.
Information on Farming
http://www.defra.gov.uk/farm/farmindx.htm
UK Government farming site provides information on Common Agricultural Policy reform, agricultural employment, agrimoney, grants and financial assistance, milk quotas, plant health and horticulture.
Sheep Dipping
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/as29.htm
HSE Leaflet AS29 which helps farmers and others involved in dipping sheep to protect their health and the environment.
The Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission
Strategic advisory body on biotechnology issues affecting agriculture and the environment. Information about the Commission and its work, with downloadable copies of reports.
Veterinary Medicines Directorate
Executive Agency responsible for issues concerning the use and manufacture of veterinary medicines in the UK. Site provides information and publications concerning the work of the VMD.
