Agriculture

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)- An informal association of public and private sector donors that supports a network of various international… Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA) Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation ACP-EU (CTA)- Advances agricultural and rural development in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries. Publications, events… GLOBALGAP GLOBALGAP- Non-governmental organization that sets voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe. It aims to reassure consumers about how foo… Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture- Promotes the sustainable development of agriculture, food security and the prosperity of rural communities. Includes infor… Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)- Site has many information resources and links on agricultural topics, as well as hunger, sustainable development, and related matters. NSW Department of Primary Industries: Horticulture NSW Department of Primary Industries: Horticulture- Australian government agency provides information on home and commercial horticulture of fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crops… Peak Research Peak Research- Carries out a wide range of efficacy and residue work on horticultural crops throughout the North Island of New Zealand, and offer off-season research for Northern … Ecocrop Ecocrop- Database interface that identifies suitable plants for a specified environment, for a defined use, or for a defined description. Plantscope Plantscope- Searchable database of ornamental and fruit crops, offering photos and characteristics of a large number of plants traded in the Netherlands. English/Dutch/German. Traditional Pacific Island Crops Traditional Pacific Island Crops- AgNIC guide to web resources. Includes information on cultivation, marketing, harvest, nutrition, recipes, and trade associations Comprehensive Listing of Alternate and Botanical Names for Horticultural Crops - Sydney Postharvest Laboratory Comprehensive Listing of Alternate and Botanical Names for Horticultural Crops - Sydney Postharvest Laboratory- Searchable by common names, alternate names and botanical names. PlantAmnesty PlantAmnesty- Information on quality gardening and landscaping practice, especially with regard to pruning of shrubs and trees. Technical Manual on Small-Scale Processing of Fruits and Vegetables Technical Manual on Small-Scale Processing of Fruits and Vegetables- Examines the socioeconomic benefits and effects on rural development of small agroindustrial enterprises in La… International Society for Horticultural Science International Society for Horticultural Science- Includes general and specific scientific information, links to journals, events calendar. The American Society for Horticultural Science The American Society for Horticultural Science- Promotes and encourages scientific research and education in horticulture within the United States and throughout the world. Publis… The Horticultural Taxonomy Group The Horticultural Taxonomy Group- Gives the history of HORTAX, an association of taxonomists and horticulturists interested in the classification and nomenclature of cultivated pl… Horticulture Resources Horticulture Resources- Information about the horticultural technology with links to the Journal of Applied Horticulture, and horticultural societies. The Center for Urban Horticulture The Center for Urban Horticulture- Conducts research, teaching, and public service on the selection, management and role of plants and ecosystems in the urban environment. At Coll… Sydney Postharvest Laboratory Sydney Postharvest Laboratory- Serving the fresh fruit and vegetable industry, for matters including evaluation of postharvest technologies, storage and handling software, assista… Yosef Mizrahi's Homepage. Yosef Mizrahi's Homepage.- Biological and horticultural aspects of wild and rare fruit and nut trees of warm climates. Biology of cacti. Abnormally-ripening-fruit mutants. Horticultural Engineering Horticultural Engineering- Contains information about aspects of engineering, including glasshouse construction and energy conservation, from Rutgers University. NC State Horticulture NC State Horticulture- Teaching, research, and outreach in horticulture, including basic biology, ecology, production and use of horticultural products. Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course- Annual event sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Foundation, with programs for professionals as well as home gardeners. Overview of wor… Henry Doubleday Research Association. Henry Doubleday Research Association.- The HDRA researches and promotes organic gardening in the UK. Institute of Vegetables and Ornamental Crops Institute of Vegetables and Ornamental Crops- The Institute carries out basic and applied research supporting the sustainable production of vegetable and ornamental plants and the… Institute Economics in Horticulture Institute Economics in Horticulture- German research institute based at Hanover University. Site in German and English. The Potato Then and Now: History The Potato Then and Now: History- The history of potato cultivation and its role in society, including the Irish potato famine. Particular focus on Prince Edward Island, Canada. Agriculture and Horticulture in Ancient Egypt Agriculture and Horticulture in Ancient Egypt- Article describing agricultural practices of the ancient Egyptians including irrigation, ploughing and planting, harvesting, the cro… Agricultural History Society Agricultural History Society- This society aims to promote interest in, and the study of, the history of agriculture. Provides information on membership, the journal, meetings and… History of Farming History of Farming- Illustrated overview of the origins and development of agriculture, with bibiliography, notes from early cultures, and pictures of early farm implements and tr… History of Farming and Cities History of Farming and Cities- Links to pages which give research on the development of farming and cities by culture. Module Truck Systems Inc. Module Truck Systems Inc.- History and pictures of cotton modules and cotton module trucks. (Lubbock, Texas, USA) British Agricultural History Society British Agricultural History Society- Promotes the study of agricultural history and the history of the rural economy and society. Organization information, upcoming conferences, … Agropolis-Museum Agropolis-Museum- A Science Center dealing with topics such as food, nutrition, agriculture, with a historical approach on a worldwide scale. Website has virtual exhibitions on th… USDA Forest Service - Northeastern Area USDA Forest Service - Northeastern Area- Emphasis on state and private forestry information. Society of American Foresters Career Center Society of American Foresters Career Center- Categorized lists of job vacancies in the industry covering the USA. Treeture Web Site Treeture Web Site- An environmental education effort with a direct focus on trees. Program promotes activities held throughout the U.S. that combine environmental education with e… Sons of David Foundation on Paulownia Sons of David Foundation on Paulownia- A blog advocating the use of Paulownia to assist the peoples of the tropics to find new sources of income and ways to improve the quality of… Euroforest Portal Euroforest Portal- Provides access to a range of information catalogued by subject or topic and covering most of Europe. ForEco Technologies ForEco Technologies- Provides computer systems for forest management planning, forestry regimes simulation and optimisation and also offers consultancy services. Institute for Commercial Forestry Research Institute for Commercial Forestry Research- South African research and publications services. Free to sponsoring companies. Tree-ring research on conifers in the French Alps Tree-ring research on conifers in the French Alps- Details of research into certain specific species. Also photographs of sections of timber from a worldwide selection of trees. Forest Inventory and Analysis Forest Inventory and Analysis- National program office for U.S. forests; includes database search by a variety of attributes. World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding- A large collection of links for forest geneticists and tree breeders. Forestry Index Forestry Index- A categorised collection of links, with annotations, on forestry science and business. Texas Forest Service Texas Forest Service- Statewide leadership and professional assistance for the state's forest, tree, and related natural resources. World Forestry Center World Forestry Center- Information about the World Forestry education exhibits and programs at the Center's museum location in Portland, demonstration forests in Oregon, internati… Eduforest Eduforest- Promotes education in forestry related disciplines in Europe. University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences- Information on current issues, research activities, and academic programs. Marine and Fisheries Marine and Fisheries- Provides expert scientific and technical advice to the UK Government on marine and freshwater fisheries, aquaculture and the protection of the aquatic enviro…