Agriculture

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC)- Organization set up to influence federal agriculture policy. It supports family farms, works to protect natural resources, promo… The Rodale Institute The Rodale Institute- Details of research and promotion of sustainable farming practices. The Land Institute The Land Institute- Aims to develop an agricultural system with the ecological stability of natural grasslands, as well as a high grain yield. Digital Green Digital Green- A research project that uses participatory videos to promote sustainable agricultural practices in small and marginal farming communities. Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil- International organization of producers, distributors, conservationists and other stakeholders. Includes details of current projects, and resou… Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture Syngenta Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture- Promotes improved and sustainable farming through better cultivation methods and crop diversification. Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)- Mission is to contribute to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, part… Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost Test Methods for the Examination of Composting and Compost- Scientifically based laboratory manual that addresses all major composting parameters. Includes test methods and sample… Soils Education and Research Soils Education and Research- Mississippi State University. Introduction to fundamental properties of soils, soil fertility and fertilization, as well as soil management and conse… Access To Land Access To Land- The network brings together grassroots organisations from across Europe to share experiences and promote the significance of access to land for agroecological tran… Nutrient Content of Crops Nutrient Content of Crops- Provides a software tool that estimates nutrients removed from the soil by different crops. ISRIC - World Soil Information ISRIC - World Soil Information- This is the World Data Center for Soils. Responsible for collecting, archiving, and distributing data and research information. Composting and Soils Composting and Soils- Basic information on how to produce and use compost, building compost and worm bins and improving soil health. Soil Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire Soil Chemistry at the University of New Hampshire- Course syllabus, goals and expectations. Crop and Soil Management Crop and Soil Management- From Penn State University. Includes chapters on soil management and fertility. California Soil Resource Laboratory California Soil Resource Laboratory- Research covers many aspects of soil science including soil genesis and morphology, water quality and constructed wetlands, soil-landform rela… Agricultural Chemicals and the Soil Agricultural Chemicals and the Soil- Provides information on the problem of agricultural chemicals in soil, and the designing of ecologically sound management strategies for deali… SoilPIC SoilPIC- Photographic image collection and archive of soils around the world classified by categories and provided by the National Soil Resources Institute (Cranfield University) … Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel Soils of Arid Regions of the United States and Israel- Papers on soils of arid regions, how they develop, and how they are classified, with copies in Hebrew. In addition, there is… Soil Water Management Soil Water Management- Factsheets, publications about irrigation, drainage and erosion control from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food. Soils Online Soils Online- Categorized list of links to online soil science resources. Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology Program Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology Program- Details of courses, research and faculty at The Laboratory of Soil Physics and Soil Hydrology, University of Tokyo. IACR-Rothamsted IACR-Rothamsted- Formerly known as Rothamsted Experimental Station; the main site of the Institute of Arable Crops Research. Resources, details of research, and information for th… Eurosoil 2004 Eurosoil 2004- Conference (September 4 - 12, 2004) for soil scientists and practitioners from all to discuss the part played by soils in terrestrial ecosystems. Information about … Soil Biological Communities Soil Biological Communities- Educational site describing soil and the life forms in it. basic introduction to the soil making process. Special pages for Kids. Soil Management Soil Management- Indian Agricultural Resources Portal for farmers and experts in soil management. Understanding the Soil Processes Understanding the Soil Processes- Describes the biological and chemical processes of soil formation in simple terms. Soil Soil- Educative information about what soil is, how it is formed and how it is lost. Focus on soil conservation and soil ecology. European Soil Data Center European Soil Data Center- Portal providing data and information on soils at European level. Warren Soil and Water Conservation District Warren Soil and Water Conservation District- Ohio government agency dedicated to the conservation of soil and water resources. Website contains useful information on conservation … NRCS Soils NRCS Soils- From the Natural Resources Conservation Service (United States). An extensive collection of articles and resources. Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service, NRCS- Formerly the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. NCRS program areas include soil survey, conservation assistance, farmland protection, gr… Soil Science Education Soil Science Education- Aims to foster awareness about soil and its importance to life. With practical and illustrated soil science activities for school children. Soil-net.com Soil-net.com- A comprehensive resource for education on soils in primary and secondary schools. Soil basic properties, geography, functions, threats, activities and careers. Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area Agricultural Research Service - Pacific West Area- Details of research programs, articles, and staff listings for this ARS area covering the western USA. Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center- Conducts research aimimg to improve the productivity of important southern crops and enhance the safety of meat products derived from… International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems- ICROFS is a collaborative project between research groups in different institutions. It promotes, communicates and coord… Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute- The German Federal Research Institute for Animal Health undertakes research into various aspects of animal health and husbandry. In German and Englis… French National Institute for Agricultural Research French National Institute for Agricultural Research- INRA undertakes research in the fields of agriculture, food and nutrition, food safety, environment and land management with r… Wageningen UR Wageningen UR- Promotes collaboration between Wageningen University and Research Centre, and partner institutes and networks in other countries. Features news, events, information… AfricaRice AfricaRice- A pan-African research organization aiming to contribute to poverty alleviation and food security in Africa through research, development and partnership activities. BGCI: National Botanical Research Institute BGCI: National Botanical Research Institute- Detailing functions, achievements and research conducted on at NBRI, Lucknow, India. Agriculture Victoria Services Agriculture Victoria Services- AVS offers a range of technologies and the scientific capability of Victoria’s Department of Primary Industries. Services include protection and man… Center for Applied Horticultural Research Center for Applied Horticultural Research- Non-profit organization in Vista, California, USA aiming to address, through research, the practical issues the nursery and floriculture… Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI)- Provider of high technology research and analytical and diagnostic testing services to government, non-governmental and commercial orga… Crop Research Institute Crop Research Institute- Undertakes research into crop production and agroecology, and plant genetics, health and nutrition, with a network of experimental stations in the Czech R… Philippine Rice Research Institute Philippine Rice Research Institute- Undertakes research and development on rice farming systems, technology and policy-making. Site includes information about rice, about the inst… Oxford Tobacco Research Station Oxford Tobacco Research Station- Aims to increase tobacco and crop production efficiency, tobacco quality, and to identify crop management systems that conserve and protect water. International Livestock Research Institute International Livestock Research Institute- ILRI undertakes research into animal health, genetics, forages, dairy smallholder systems, policy, impact assessment and production sys… Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station- Conducts basic and applied research to assist producers and processors of food and fiber. Programs include soybean, rice, wheat and canol…