Agra-Net.com - Global Agrifood Industry: agra-net.com is the online home of Agra Group, the specialist information service on food, agriculture, soft commodities, fisheries and seafood.

Food And Agricultural Organisation - Fao: The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. Today, FAO is one of the largest specialized agencies in the United Nations system and the lead agency for agriculture, forestry, fisheries and rural development.

International Agricultural Centre: IAC is an independent, non-profit foundation in Wageningen (The Netherlands). IAC’s mission is to provided training and advisory services in agriculture, rural development and environment. These services are directed towards developing countries and countries in transition.

Undiscovered Scotland - Communities : A map -driven site.

Strategy For The Horse Industry - Defra: The Government is working in partnership with the horse industry to devise a long-term strategy for the industry. The aim of the strategy is to set out a vision of where the industry aspires to be in ten years, how its different sectors fit into this vision, and how the Government can help it in following this path. It is not for Government to dictate a plan, but rather for the industry working together to set out its vision, and for Government to see how it can help. The British Horse Industry Confederation (BHIC), with Defra’s Horse Industry Team, will lead in developing the strategy. The BHIC is the umbrella body formed to represent the industry’s views to Government.

West Midlands Regional Forestry Framework: West Midlands region covers the counties of Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands Authorities. West Midlands regional partners have published a consultation draft of the Regional Forestry Framework - for a copy of the Framework, please click on the Framework link. For Details of the Response pro-forma to structure your contribution to the consultation please click on the Consultation link. The Framework is the action plan that develops a baseline study

West Midlands Wood Energy Strategy: Wood energy strategy for the West Midlands.

Marches Wood Energy Network: Woodland Energy advice and support. Marches Wood energy network.

Hidden Britain - Cumbria Community Tourism: Developed by local communities themselves, Hidden Britain Centres help you discover, explore and become part of the fascinating wealth of landscape, history, culture and community life in undiscovered parts of Cumbria, something that is rarely possible in better known holiday areas, providing a truly different and memorable experience. Each Hidden Britain Centre offers a peaceful retreat for visitors, with comfortable accommodation run by genuinely friendly people from the local community. Relax, unwind and explore the countryside and heritage of your chosen Hidden Britain Centre area, sample delicious locally produced food and fine ales, and learn a little about country life at first hand.

Rural Enterprise Works: Rural Enterprise Works is coming soon - these pre-launch pages contain some outline info to whet your appetite! Get involved now by clicking here to register your interest and to receive further information as the initiative develops. Rural Enterprise Works is a collaborative initiative to assist and support English rural businesses and the economic and social communities in which they operate. It has support from Defra and seeks to partner with other government departments and RDAs. It will be funded and supported by a unique combination of the public and private sectors and will be operated by Rural Enterprise Works Ltd for its community of rural business people and other stakeholders.