UNITED
KINGDOM
ADAS UK based Horticulture consultancy,
training and research services offering technical, strategic and business
solutions to UK and overseas.
The Apple and Pear Research Council
Arboricultural Association The
Arboricultural Association is a charitable organisation, dedicated to
conserving, enhancing and protecting Britain's heritage of amenity trees.
Association of Professional Foresters
The Association of Professional Foresters (APF) represents foresters
and those involved with the full range of related activities: silviculture,
forest planning, management, policy and strategy, timber, trees and
tree planting.
British Christmas Tree Grower
Association The Association represents the interests of all who
grow Christmas Trees in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
British Crop 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.
The British Potato Council Provides
general information on potatoes, caters for both industry and public
access, provides information on press releases, events, newsletters
etc.
Capability
Sales Sales and training for the horticulture industry.
Central Science Laboratory
Provides information on currently registered agrochemical products for
all crops grown in the U.K.
CHA
- Commercial Horticultural Association
The
Commercial Horticultural Association is the Trade Association for manufacturers
and suppliers of plants, products and services to commercial horticultural
growers throughout the world.
Council for Environmental Education
The Council for Environmental Education (CEE) provides a national focus
in England for those committed to education for sustainable development.
The Country Landowners Association
Crop Protection Association
Provides information on research projects, answers questions which are
frequently asked and covers any news, publication lists etc.
DEFRA Provides news and details
of grants etc. for the horticultural industry.
European Whitefly Studies Network
Offers valuable research/knowledgebase into the control of whiteflies.
FARM - The independent voice of
farmers - FARM is a membership organisation campaigning for a real future
for farming.
Farm Advisory Services Team Ltd
FAST is a team of advisers specialising in all top and soft fruit crops
in the UK. We have an analytical laboratory and an IT department developing
software for the industry.
Farm Energy Centre The UK's
leading source of information on the application of energy based techniques
in farming and horticulture.
Fauna & Flora International
The world's longest established international conservation body. It
is one of the few organizations whose remit is to protect the entire
spectrum of endangered plant and animal species on the planet.
The Flowers & Plants Association
The UK's generic promotional organisation for cut flowers & indoor
plants: we aim to encourage the public to buy more of these products.
We do this through education, exhibitions, editorial & media contact
and are funded on a not-for-profit basis by members from all horticulturally
related areas.
Fresh Produce Consortium
Provides press releases, news, organisations activities, publication
lists, membership information etc.
Guernsey Committee for Horticulture
Provides technical and administrative services to the Guernsey horticultural
industry. Site includes history, images and horticultural statistics.
Horticruitment U.K. World
leaders in finding jobs for horticulturists and horticulturists for
jobs. Established in 1989.
Horticultural Development Council
Offers event listings, summary results of research, council news, press
releases etc.
The Horticultural Trades Association
Provides comprehensive information on members, business development
and nearest nursery and garden retail outlets etc.
Horticulture Research International
Research, development and technology transfer in horticulture.
HortiTech HortiTech is the commercial
contracting arm of Horticulture Research International, reporting to
the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF). The organisation
was formed in 1990 as a merger of the major horticultural experimental
stations and institutes providing scientific research and technology
development to the industry.
HYDRA - The Organic Organisation
Europe's largest organic membership organisation. It is dedicated to
researching and promoting organic gardening, farming and food.
John Innes Centre International Plant
and Microbial Science Institute of research.
Institute
of Agricultural Engineers The Institution of Agricultural Engineers
(IAgrE) is the professional body for engineers, scientists, technologists
and managers in agricultural and allied industries, including forestry,
food processing and agrochemicals.
Institute of Chartered Foresters
All aspects of tree management, including forest and woodland management,
arboriculture, urban forestry, environmental forestry and research,
education and training in these fields.
Institute of Food Research
Research into key issues of concern to industry, consumers and regulators.
IGER(Institute for Grassland
and Environmental Research) R&D, consultancy and services in agriculture,
environment and bioscience.
Institute of Grocery Distribution Provides
information on membership, publications, training courses, press releases
etc.
Institute of Groundsmanship Represents
groundsmen, greenkeepers and all others involved in landscaping, horticulture,
and amenity management.
The Institute of Horticulture
The Institute of Horticulture is the authoritative organisation representing
all those professionally engaged in Horticulture.
The Lawn Company Limited
The leading professional lawn care organisation. Franchise opportunities
available.
Long Ashton Research Station Integrated
Approach to Crop Research.
The Met.Office Global weather
services from the UK.
The National Farmers' Union (UK)
The National Farmers' Union is the democratic organisation representing
farmers and growers in England and Wales. Its central objective is to
promote the interests of those farming businesses producing high quality
food and drink products for customers and markets both at home and abroad.
Central to this objective is itsnmentally-friendly and welfare conscious
farming practices and a desire to ensure the long term survival of viable
rural communities.
National Farmers Union (Scotland)
Offers information on services to members, provides event details, news
etc.
National Institute of Agricultural Botany
An independent organisation working in the fields of food, farming,
environment and research.
National Trust A directory
of sites and gardens to visit - A peatfree policy for both plant sales
and gardening - Polesden Lacey has an extensive range of plants!
National Urban Forestry Unit Provides
information about the UK's National Urban Forestry Unit and its work.
Long Ashton
Research Station The Department of Agricultural Sciences of the
University of Bristol.
Pesticides Safety Directorate
Offers advice on registering products in Europe, provides a search function
for products.
PBI Cambridge Britain's major
plant breeder.
Processors and Growers Research Organisation
The centre of excellence for production and use of all types of peas
and beans.
The Royal Agricultural Society
Plays a leading role in the development of british agriculture and horticulture.
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew
Royal Horticultural Society
Royal National
Rose Society The RNRS is the world's oldest and largest specialist
plant society.
SCATS SCATS, for Animal Feed, Grain
Trading, Arable Inputs, Groundcare and 19 Countrystores for your horticultural
needs.
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.
TAP Information The Industry site
for buying and selling fresh produce, cut flowers etc.
Tomato Growers Association
The assocation represents approximately 85% of the total U.K. and Channel
Islands tomato growers.
UK Irrigation Association Represents
all aspects of irrigation in the UK including agriculture, horticulture,
amenity, sports surfaces and landscaping.
EUROPEAN
Bloemen Veiling Holland
Flower Auction Holland is one of the world's largest flower auctions
with auctioning centres in both Naaldwijk and Bleiswijk. These two auctioning
centres together account for an annual turnover of more than two billion
guilders. Millions of flowers and plants are auctioned on a daily basis
at Flower Auction Holland.
FlorEcom The E-commerce for the
dutch floraculture sector.
The International Fertilizer Industry
Association (IFA) A non-profit industrial organization with around
500 member companies in about 80 countries. IFA actively promotes efficient,
responsible production, transport and use of all plant nutrients to
maintain and increase agricultural production worldwide in a sustainable
manner.
The International Flowerbulb Centre
Organises and carries out promotions and communication for the dutch
flower bulb growers.
REST
OF THE WORLD
Flower Export Council of Australia
Long term commitment to the promotion of Australian fresh and dried
flowers in the world's markets.
International Plant Propagators Promotes
the seeking and sharing of information about the art and science of
plant propagation.
Nursery & Garden Industry Australia
Website for provision of technical and marketing information to the
Australian professional nursery industry. Industry value over $2,000
million Australian.
Plant-tech. Horticultural Production
Management A website dedicated to the integration of horticulture
with production management. Including plant propagation database, process
design and management and greenhouse management.
Rare Fruit OnLine Information
for growers, users and collectors of rare fruit - Free information.