Every subject area has unique and specialist types of information, which mean that you need to look beyond Library Search. Some types of information are accessed via specialist databases, for example newspapers, while others are available online.
- Agricultural Universities Council UKThe AUC-UK, launched in January 2022, is a collaboration of the UK universities with agricultural schools or departments, working together to coordinate teaching and research activities for more effective contributions to the sector.
- Campaign for Science and Engineering (CaSE)The UK’s leading independent advocate for science and engineering with a mission focus on skills, funding and policies.
- Friends of the EarthAn international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.
- GreenpeaceA UK based organisation which is active worldwide in investigating and exposing environmental destruction.
- The Institute of Agricultural Management (IAgrM)Promoting professional management in agriculture.
- International Farm Management AssociationOn this website you can find out all about the IFMA organisation, its highly respected international congresses, and its publications.
- Natural Environment Research CouncilSupports research, training and knowledge transfer activities in the environmental sciences.
- NU Smart FarmsWebsite highlighting the research and data collection taking place at Newcastle University's farms.
- TreeconomicsTreeconomics works internationally with community groups, research organisations, public bodies, municipalities and private business to complete projects which highlight the value of trees. They share data, reports, articles, case studies and recordings of past events here.
- AgriRxivA free, open access source of unpublished preprints across the agricultural sciences.
- British Wildlife RecordingsA wide collection of British wildlife recordings of great scientific, cultural and historic interest.
- Centre for Rural EconomySpecialising in interdisciplinary social science and applied policy research to work towards the achievement of sustainable development in rural areas
- Defra: Department for Environment Food & Rural AffairsUK government department responsible for safeguarding the natural environment, food and farming and rural economy.
- FAO: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United NationsSpecialized agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Country profiles and online publications available.
- Fera: The UK Food and Environment Research AgencyFera regularly share news and insights around a range of subjects across the agri-food chain.
- Food Climate Research Network (FCRN)Hosts links to over 3,500 journal papers, reports and news articles, representing around 10 years' worth of research.
- Microbes.infoAn internet gateway portal designed to bring useful and interesting microbiology informational resources to all.
- National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)NICRE collaborate, research and co-design ideas to develop innovative solutions that will foster rural enterprise and unlock the potential of rural economies
- National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) BlogResearchers and team members from the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise share details of current projects, plans and engage with stakeholders through this dedicated blog
- Organic Farming Research FoundationDiscover research, view reports and other resources from this US organisation.
- NU Smart FarmsWebsite highlighting the research and data collection taking place at Newcastle University's farms.
- The Soil AssociationFind out about campaigns and press releases and access policy reports.
- United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)Providing leadership and management on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development and nutrition.
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