Farm Organisations
Some Australian Sites
on 16/07/03AgForce
Agforce is the result of an amalgamation between the Cattlemen's Union of Australia, the Queensland Graingrowers Association, and the United Grazier's Association.
The site contains information on issues relating to Cattle, Resource Management, Successful Enterprises, Rural Communities, Grains, and Sheep & Wool.
The site details the benefits of becoming a member and the various member services available such as training, merchandising, policy development and newsletters.
There is a brief history of the organisation, a look at the people behind Agforce, the latest and archived media releases, and links to other web resources.
on 16/07/03Agribusiness Association of Australia
http://www.agribusiness.asn.au
An association for downstream processors of food and fibre products and others concerned about downstream processing.
Information provided includes Association contacts, a list of members, council members, events (including online registration), and an online membership application form. A 'who's who' section provides a list of contacts for people associated with agribusiness.
The site publishes the Australian Agribusiness Review, including articles and subscription information, the Agribusiness Perspectives papers and a newsletter.
An extensive range of agribusiness statistics are provided. The site also provides the home page for the annual Australian Agribusiness Congress, including background papers, program and proceedings. Papers from Association events (seminars etc) are also published.
on 16/07/03Agriculture Australia
This site is produced by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW, as an educational resource for agriculture and related studies.
The site covers the activities of the Society through an events diary, research updates, news and links, publications, course information, classifies and employment opportunities.
The site also offers general information about Australia's agricultural environment and general information for a variety of agricultural industries.
on 17/07/03Anglo Nubian Society of Australia (ANSA)
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~goats/ansa/
This site has been constructed to help promote the presence of the Anglo Nubian breed of dairy goat in Australia. The Society has approximately 90 members and is represented across all states of Australia. The site offers news, membership information, a breeders list, snippets from their newsletter and a who's who in ANSA.
on 16/07/03Australian Alpaca Association
There is general information on alpacas including statistics, breeding, showing alpacas, their investment potential and wool colour coding.
The site provides industry news, show results and events. A national directory of alpaca breeders is also provided along with the contents of the current Alpacas Australia magazine and a members only area.
on 16/07/03Australian Banana Growers' Council
The site provides information on the Council including contacts, publications, Strategic Plan and Annual Report.
The site also provides general information and statistics on the Australian banana industry, as well as consumer-oriented information such as recipes. A list of research projects, with contacts, relevant to the banana industry is also available.
on 16/07/03Australian Charolais
The Australian Charolais site is extensive, offering online Sale Catalogues, EBV Inquiry Database, Animal Inquiry Database, a Members Inquiry Database, Semen Catalogues and a Members Home Page and News. The site also offers information on the Charolais breed covering topics such as Information on starting a Charolais stud, crossbreeding, and has links to the Society Structure, Forthcoming events and a Bull Buying Guide.
The Australian Charolais Members List is offered as well as a Who's Who list of the Charolais Society of Australia with addresses and phone numbers of the National Council, Regional Office Bearers and Hon Life Members. A calendar of events is provided as well as information on champion Charolais of the show ring. For the younger generation information is provided on becoming a Charolais Youth Member and an historical overview of the breed is provided from its origins in France to its present day success story in Australia.
on 16/07/03Australian Citrus Growers Inc
http://www.farmwide.com.au/nff/acg/acg.htm
Information about ACG, including structure, contacts, publication list, events, and press releases.
Also general information is provided on the industry, including production and export statistics and monthly availability. The Industry Insights newsletter is provided. The site also provides contacts for the Citrus Information & Technology Transfer Groups.
on 16/07/03The Australian Egg Industry Association
The association sees its role as representing the interests of people involved in the egg industry. The site contains a substantial amount of information on egg production, formation, and the structure of the industry. This information is categorised on the homepage, and then categorised once again through the use of a drop box. This structure allows for simple navigation and easy access to information within the site. The main topics include marketing, production, manufacturing and recipes.
on 16/07/03Australian Dairy Industry Council
This web site is a joint initiative of the Dairy Research and Development Corporation, the Australian Dairy Corporation and the Australian Dairy Industry Council.
The site contains information on Australian Dairy web sites, dairy companies and dairy organisations, and features Industry news and online Dairy Publications, useful links for Dairy Farmers, fact sheets, Dairy Farmer Organisations plus information on Herd Improvement. For school students there are games and information for school projects, including a history of the industry and information on genetics, biotechnology and cattle breeding, as well as an Industry careers guide for secondary students. The Statistics section offers statistical information relating to the Australian Dairy Industry.
The site details the work of the Dairy Research and Development Corporation with information on, and links to, research conducted by Food Science Australia, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Australian Universities and Research Institutions, Co-operative Research Centres, and the Departments of Agriculture. The Australian Dairy Organisation Chart provides information on each of the major policy organisations and outlines the relationships between them. The site gives information on exporters, products, brand names and international buyers and provides contacts for Australian companies and organisations dealing with dairy product manufacturing.
on 16/07/03Australian Forest Growers Association
This site aims to serve those currently in, or interested in entering the timber business. The site contains a 'What's New' section, that keeps timber growers up to date with media releases, taxation, senate inquiries, and a whole range of other issues. Reports on policies and business issues can be found within the 'Occasional Papers' section. A victorian forest growers database is available through the site, as are details of the policies and services provided by the association.
on 16/07/03Australian Grain Harvesters Association Inc.
The Australian Grain Harvesters Association was set up to ensure the professional reputation and longevity of harvesters within Australia. The web site outlines the more specific details of their objectives, and also the benefits of being a member, or employing a member of the association. By joining the AGHA, access to the Harvester's Hotline is granted. The services this hotline offers, such as information on future employment, are outlined within the site.
The site contains a discussion board under the heading 'Harvest Talk'. This is open to the general public to discuss topics such as the progression of harvesting seasons, employment, and equipment hire. The site also displays details on future events, such as the date and location of annual general conferences.
on 16/07/03Australian Hereford Society
Information on the breed, including history, statistics, profiles, the AAA Rating system, Breedplan information and gestation table. There is also information on the Society, including directors and staff, news, events, information on regional groups and articles from the Hereford Quarterly Magazine. A subscription form is available as a print out.
Articles from Technically Speaking are provided. Contacts are provided for the Taurus Technology R&D company. General information and contacts are provided for the Australian Hereford Youth Club.
The site provides information on the Hereford Prime brand, including specifications, contacts, and news. It also provides information on the World Hereford Council.
on 16/07/03Australian Honeybee Industry Council
The Australian Honeybee Industry Council promotes and protects the interests of the Australian Honeybee Industry.
The site provides information on the AHBIC, its roles and responsibilities and its relationships with Government Agricultural Departments. Lists of State Apiary Officers are also provided. There are lists of members and links to useful sites, commercial, educational/research, Government Agricultural Departments and Agencies as well as International Bee links. A report on the value and environmental impact of the Australian Beekeeper Industry is provided. The site publicises all aspects of the Honey Industry and provides a list of publications with links, including The Chairman's Annual Report, Names, addresses and contacts of Apiary Producers, Honey Exporters and members of the Crop Pollination Program are provided.
on 16/07/03Australian Jursey Breeders Society
The site offers information on Jersey Sire rankings, State Information and the Jersey Journal - an online publication. There is a software program available that allows members to register animals from their farm PC. The site includes links to other sites that include Jersey Breeder Organisations, Jersey Cattle Clubs, Australian Dairy Industry Organisations, AI Semen and Embryos and General Interest sites.
The site publicises a web site design, hosting and maintenance service for AJBS members. Information on the RASV Show results for 2001 and the Great Southern Challenge are also provided.
on 16/07/03Australian Limousin Breeders Society
http://www.northnet.com.au/~limo
Contact details for the Society, a brief summary on the characteristics and history of the breed, sire selection information, coming events, press releases, youth association information and more.
Also available are a number of searchable databases for finding members, animals according to a variety of selection criteria, animal search by EBV, a sales catalogue and a semen catalogue.
on 16/07/03Australian Lot Feeders' Association
http://www.infarmation.com.au/alfa/default.asp
The Australian Lot Feeders' Association (ALFA) is the dominant body in the feedlot industry, representing feedlots of all capacities. The homepage features news articles on related issues, links to related sites, an ALFA noticeboard, and even a poll seeking your response on recent feedlot related issues. An interesting site is the 'diary' that lists the time and location of the many workshops and meetings held by ALFA.
Also included in the site are articles based on the findings through research conducted by the ALFA. Topics centre around diet and animal health. A membership area is linked to the homepage, in which you can view the three different membership options, and enroll online. Membership is required to access some parts of the web site, such as survey information and industry market intelligence. Another resourceful area of the site is the ALFA shop, through which you may purchase workshop handbooks and meeting proceedings (by printing out and posting in the order form on the site).
on 17/07/03The Australian Lowline Cattle Association
This site gives a brief history on the Lowline Breed, and lists its specific qualities and composition. There is a directory in which association members and animals can be found, or you can browse through a simple list of members, categorised by states.
on 17/07/03Australian Macadamia Society
A site promoting macadamias, with information on the product, recipes, health benefits, the industry in Australia, statistics on production and exports, and publications.
The site also provides information on the society, including directors, membership benefits, levy programs, and communications plans.
on 17/07/03Australian Meat Council
The Australian Meat Council is a representative body for Australian based companies involved in processing and marketing red meat. While some information is offered to the general public, the majority of the site is restricted to members. The homepage lists the latest news headlines relevant to the red meat market, and then gives a brief description of the article. However to gain access to the article you must be a member.
The one area available to the general public is the public archive. This contains beef reports by the Meat and Livestock Association (MLA), market reports, and prime cut issues (information on the quantity and destination of prime cuts).
on 17/07/03Australian Oilseeds Federation
http://www.australianoilseeds.com
The site contains information on the Federation, including an overview of the oilseed industry, strategic plan, AOF activities and a list of members. News and events information is also provided through the site, as is nutrition and biotechnology information and industry facts and figures. A range of publications are also promoted through the site.
on 17/07/03Australian Olive Association
http://www.australianolives.com.au
The site contains a password protected members only area, however general olive information is available to the public along with events information, supplier details, The Olive Press journal, contact details for regional associations and membership information.
on 17/07/03Australian Ostrich Association
Much of the information in this site is for the exclusive use of Association members. Information available to the public includes Association details (how to join, structure, objectives, policy), Ostrich information (i.e. meat, leather, feathers, farming), Member Support, News (from the industry, press and journals) and AOA Products.
on 17/07/03Australian Poll Hereford Society
This site contains information on the Society, its sales catalogue, Poll Hereford breeders web sites, an events calendar, weather information (from the BOM), a number of industry Links, a sire selector, and numerous news and education articles relating to the Hereford breed and issues surrounding it.
on 17/07/03Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology
The Australian Society of Viticulture and Oenology (ASVO) "is a non-political organisation to serve the interests of practising winemakers and viticulturists by encouraging the exchange of technical information". The site posts the latest news and events relating to the industry as well as information about ASVO, membership benefits, seminar proceedings, awards and prizes and an online discussion forum.
There is also a comprehensive section dedicated to The Australian Journal of Grape and Wine Research and plans for a members only area.
on 17/07/03Australian Veterinary Association
Much of this site is an 'intranet' for Association members, providing a discussion group and information on research and news.
Outside the firewall are current news stories, Association media releases and its Annual Report, and numerous information sheets/reports are also available.
on 29/04/03Australian Veterinary Poultry Association
http://www.jcu.edu.au/school/bms/avpa/
The Australian Veterinary Poultry Association (AVPA) is a Special Interest Group of the Australian Veterinary Association. Membership is available to individuals and groups working in or interested in any veterinary aspect of poultry. The site contains conference announcements, a list of educational resources, contact details for the executive, a membership application form and the AVPA's code of practice relating to antibiotics.
on 17/07/03Australian Women In Agriculture
Information about AWiA including a What’s New page (updated monthly), brief information about Who AWiA is, their aims, what they do, the contact details of board members, and some links to other web resources.
A membership form is also available for printing out.
on 17/07/03Boer Goat Breeders' Association
The site provides information on Boer goats, including information on their breeding and management, basic contacts for the Association, an events calander and show results.
on 17/07/03Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders of Australia
http://www.gatewaybbs.com.au/Brownsw
Information on the breed, publications, branches, production figures, membership fees, an events calendar and contacts for the Association.
on 17/07/03Cairns Group Farm Leaders
http://www.cairnsgroupfarmers.org
This site outlines what the Cairns Group Farm Leaders is and why the group was established. The site outlines the Groups strategies in their campaign for fair trade in world agriculture.
The site also publishes reports on each of the Cairns Group Farm Leaders meetings as well as information such as media releases, speeches, reports, papers and statements relating to world trade.
Each of the member organisations of the Cairns Group are represented within the site, with information available about the organisation and its elected leader.
on 17/07/03Canegrowers
http://www.canegrowers.com.au/
The site includes the latest industry news, including an assessment of the sugar industry, what's happening information, media releases, hot topics and the Australian Canegrower magazine. A range of fact sheets are also available along with information on irrigation, the environment and an industry overview. Contact details for the organisation are also provided.
on 17/07/03Cattle Council of Australia
http://www.farmwide.com.au/nff/cattlecouncil/
The Cattle Council site contains ‘Policy’ information such as the Council business plan and beef industry strategic plan. The ‘Council’ information includes structure, staff, contacts, council history and president.
There is an ‘events calendar’ as well as information on the ‘Five nations beef conference’ and ‘Rural Awareness Tour’. ‘Publications’ available through the site include media releases, councilor columns, the CattlEnews Communique and the year book.
There is also an ‘Issues’ section containing the latest news and current affairs relating to the industry.
on 18/07/03Composite Beef Breeders Australia
http://www.compositebeef.com.au
The Composite Beef Breeders Association was founded in 2000 by a group of progressive composite cattle breeders in conjunction with NSW Agriculture and the Queensland Department of Primary Industry. The web site has been set up to provide support for new and existing breeders of composite cattle.
Information is provided on composite cattle, the benefits of composite breeding, a members directory (which covers Seedstock Members, Commercial members and Service Providers), Technical Information (with extension articles and research papers), plus Documents from Cattle Breeders and Private consultants. Sales Information on the site includes auctions, private treaty, semen sales, current events and membership.
on 18/07/03Cotton Australia
http://www.cottonaustralia.com.au/
This site contains a number of areas dealing with different facets of the industry and organisation.
'About Cotton' details what cotton is, its uses, its production and growing environment, R & D, facts and figures etc. There is a 'Growers toolkit' offering information on best management practices, forms, a cotton calendar, grower association details, Cotton Australia policies and more.
Other sections include 'News and Events' (media releases, cotton events, industry news), 'Fashion and Lifestyle', 'Discovery Centre' (educational program at Sydney's Darling Harbour), 'Cotton Store' (for online retailing), 'BMP' (best management practices), and a 'Library' (containing fact sheets, policies, publications and photos).
on 18/07/03Dairy Goat Society of Australia (Vic Branch)
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~goats/dgsavictoria/
This web site has been established to help promote the Dairy goat in Australia along with some of the hows and whys of good goat husbandry. The site contains information on the Society, the breed characteristics of dairy goats, news, show results and more.
on 18/07/03Directory of Australian Cattle Breeds and Beef Cattle Breed Organisations
http://www.clearlogic.com.au/beefdir.htm
At this site are the home pages of the Australian Brahman Breeders Association, the Droughtmaster Association, the Romagnola Breeders Society and the Santa Gertrudis Breeders Society.
Each organisation provides an online form for seeking further information. The Santa Gertrudis Society and Droughtmaster Association also provide information on their breed. The Santa Gertrudis Society includes more information on the Society and a sire selector.
on 18/07/03Deer Industry Association of Australia
Information on the Association, including objectives, publications available for purchase, contacts and a list of members.
Eleven fact sheets are provided on aspects of deer farming and marketing. The ‘Dear Vet’ page provides a further 14 facts sheets on animal health issues, while the “Vet Q&A’ offers you the opportunity to ask the vet questions.
National velvet competition results are posted on the site and an online feedback form is provided.
A 'News' page hosts current and breaking news stories and information.
on 18/07/03Dried Fruits Research and Development Council
http://mildura.ozland.net.au/dfrdc
Information on the Council's role, structure, membership, contacts, funding and research strategies.
on 18/07/03Droughtmaster Breeders' Society
http://www.droughtmaster.com.au
An extensive description of the breed and its qualities can be found on the Droughtmaster Breeders' Society page. Also included is a calendar that lists relevant dates classified under society sponsored sales, society associated sales, and special events (i.e. AGM's, handling schools, etc). The links page, contains useful and relevant sites associated with the Droughtmaster breed. The site also lists contact details, and a page displaying Droughtmaster-related merchandise.
The site also contains a 'comprehensive buy/sell' page. To perform a specific search, the user may select either 'buy' or 'sell' from the first drop box located on the page. The second drop box lists eleven different categories, including bulls, cow, calves, embryos and seamen straws. If a specific search is not required, the user may also choose the 'show all current listings' options, which will display all buy and sell listings. These listings include a description of what is on offer to be bought or sold, the contact details of that person, and the price of the offer.
on 18/07/03Fertilizer Industry Federation of Australia
The Association site is primarily aimed at public education on the role of fertilisers in the Australian economy and, in particular, on environmental issues. The site also includes a list of Association members and their addresses.
on 18/07/03Flower Export Council of Australia
Information on the Council, including objectives, members list, executive contacts and promotional material. The site also provides information on the Australian flower industry, including production and marketing statistics, flower availability, detailed information on export products, export requirements and post-harvest care. The site also provides access to an "intranet" for Council members.
on 18/07/03Galloway Cattle and Beef Marketing Association
http://www.gallowaycattle.com.au
This site allows the Association and its constituents to communicate more effectively with one another through e-mail and a members only area for the distribution of information and the receipt of input from members. There is also information about the Galloway breed and the Association available to the general public and a Marketplace where semen, cattle or equipment can be posted for sale.
on 18/07/03Grain Growers Association
http://www.graingrowers.com.au/
Information on the Association, including media releases, newsletters, submissions, an events diary, and information on the Vicgrain/GrainCorp merger.
The site details the Associations corporate structure and history, with annual reports, financial statements, company profile and historical information available.
Information on the benefits of membership, membership criteria and a membership form for printing out and mailing is provided.
The site outlines the Associations research objectives and current projects as well as providing information about the Graingrowers foundation and GrainCorp, which the Association is a major shareholder in.
on 18/07/03Honeybee Australis
A range of information for Australian beekeepers.
Production-oriented information includes the Code of Practice for Urban Beekeeping in Queensland and an article on feed.
Consumer-oriented information on honey and recipes and general information on beekeping is also available. Other information includes directories of beekeepers and beekeepers' associations, industry events, advertisements for equipment, consultants and others, and feed and queen bee suppliers, including the Australian Queen Bee Breeders Association.
A catalogue of beekeeping equipment is provided. Other articles on beekeeping include on the economic and environmental value of the industry.
on 18/07/03Institute Of Foresters of Australia
The Institute of Foresters (IFA) advocates better forest management in Australia, high professional standards in forestry and is a source of information about developments in the profession and in forestry generally in Australia and neighbouring regions.
The site provides abstracts of PHD and Masters theses relating to forestry, information on IFA membership, a young Foresters section, the Australian Forestry Journal as well as an index, and the IFA Newsletter. The site includes current IFA policy statements as well as policy statements under review. Information is provided on the Registered Professional Forester scheme as well as a register of professional Foresters. Forestry issues, the IFA Strategic plan, an Index of Australian Forestry and associated links are also included.
on 18/07/03Irrigation Association of Australia
The Irrigation Association of Australia Limited is Australia's only specialist association representing all sectors of the Australian irrigation industry, including irrigators, local government bodies, statutory bodies and tertiary institutions, irrigation consultants and designers, irrigation contractors and installers, manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of irrigation equipment and services.
The site features membership application, a database of irrigation products and services, contacts and business information about the commercial members of the Irrigation Association of Australia.
Details of Designers and Installers are provided as well as information on the Journal and irrigation publications. There is a calendar of forthcoming events including details of Irrigation Expos 2002 and 2003. A search facility is available plus links to related sites and employment opportunities within the industry. The site also publicises the Irrigation Codes and standards.
on 21/08/03Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia
http://www.kangaroo-industry.asn.au
The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia's web site aims to promote an understanding of the kangaroo industry, its role in the environmental sustainability of the Australian rangelands, and its role in indigenising Australian Agriculture.
The site is divided into 7 main areas. 'Our Industry', which presents facts and data regarding kangaroos and the Association. 'For Schools' offers curriculum ideas and teaching resources for teachers and some interactive activities for students. The 'Products' section details the uses for kangaroo meat and leather, while the 'Recipes' section offers a variety of methods for preparing kangaroo meat. The 'News/Articles' section hosts the Associations media releases, while the 'Letters' area hosts readers questions/concerns relating to the industry. Finally, the 'Links' section offers additional material and links relating to the Kangaroo industry.
on 21/08/03Mohair Australia
This site contains information on Mohair Australia, including who they are and what Mohair is.
Also available are news articles, a 'Beginners Pack' containing material on establishing and managing a flock, sales reports, husbandry hints, a trading page (listing animals, equipment and Services for sale/purchase), technical papers/fact sheets to assist in flock management, a brokers page, a breeders page and more.
Most of the information provided in the site is provided in PDF file format requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.
on 21/08/03Murray Greys - Murray Grey Beef Cattle Society
Information on the Society, including contacts, membership and events.
Online forms are available for membership inquiries and inquiries about the Society's services. Very brief information is provided on the desirable characteristics of Murray Grey cattle. The site also offers a sire selection service, an online sales catalogue, press releases and a members bulletin board.
on 21/08/03National Association of Forest Industries
The National Association of Forest Industries (NAFI) provides the national voice for the firms and individuals who comprise the Australian forest industries and was formed in response to a spate of politically inspired forest closures and a difficult market situation for timber.
The site provides information on NAFI, its National role, funding, structure and membership and media releases dating back to 1995. Comprehensive facts on forestry are featured and topics include statistics, woodchips, pulp and paper, Old growth forests and the Greenhouse effect. Industry issues such as the Environment, and plantations are addressed and there is access to Newsletters plus a Newsletter archive, a calendar of forthcoming events and a classified section. There are links to other relevant sites including Academic/Educational, Commercial, Government Forestry Resources, International Associations and sites as well as an International Forestry Index. The site provides a Question and Answer section, an educational resource for teachers and students and Timbertrek, an online club to kids. br>
on 21/08/03National Farmers' Federation
The NFF site includes press releases (archived as far back as January 2000), speeches, submissions and publications. There is information about the structure of the NFF and links to its member organisations.
Also available through the site are the NFF policy papers on topics such as Environmental Equity, Trade, Infrastructure, Rural Services, Tax, Quarantine & Veterinary Services, Telecommunications, Industrial Relations and Concentration of Buying Power.
on 21/08/03NSW Farmers' Association
The NSW Farmers web site includes information about the organisation such as its constitution, achievments and office bearers.
Also available are media releases and current issues. In the 'Newsroom' area, there are links to all media releases, online weekly newsletter, primary reports and radio news.
There is an extensive commodity and policy area, covering issues such as Agricultural Chemicals, Animal Welfare, Business, Economics & Trade, Conservation & Resources, Eggs, GMOs, Goats, Grains, Horticulture, Industrial Relations, Meat & Livestock, Native Title, Oyster Production, Pork, Contract Poultry, Quarantine & Exotic Disease and Rural Affairs.
The site also contains an events calendar, membership information and annual conference details.
on 21/08/03NSW Irrigators' Council
http://www.nswirrigators.org.au
The NSW Irrigators' Council was established to support the development and growth of sustainable irrigated agriculture.
The site provides contact details, an information section containing irrigation stats, fact sheets and catchment profiles, a news area with media releases and policy documents, and a profile area highlighting the mission statement and strategic plan for the Council.
The 'Catchment Profiles' area provides a map of NSW divided into catchment areas. Each catchment is linked to a pdf fact sheet about the region.
on 21/08/03Nursery and Garden Industry Australia
Information on the Association, including industry news and statistics, Association activities, and contacts for State and Territory bodies and affiliated special interest groups.
The Industry Marketing Plan and Strategic Research and Development Plan are published in full. Industry promotion is presented in the "blooming ideas" section, which includes the Blooming Ideas Newsletter and project information for schools.
The "Nursery Papers" section provides information sheets for nurseries on a range of technical issues (in pdf).
Information is also provided on the Nursery Industry Accreditation Scheme, including best practice guidelines on crop hygiene, crop management practices, and general site management. A register of nationally accredited businesses is provided.
on 21/08/03Organic Federation of Australia
The Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) is the peak industry body for the Australian organic and biodynamic industry. It aims to create an awareness of the benefits of chemical fee food, encourages organic farming, lobby and liase with government and to stop the spread of genetically engineered organisms.
The site comprises five main categories, which are broken down into further relevant sub-categories. They are OFA information, Organic Information, an Organic Industry Directory, Forums and Events. The site also contains a newsletter subscription and a 'contact us' facility.
on 21/08/03Pastoralists and Graziers Association of Western Australia (Inc)
This site contains Information on the Association, including Current Issues, Media Releases, Commodities and Newsfaxes.
Site visitors can subscribe to a mailing list, get information on membership and employment opportunities, access reports, submissions and yearbooks, or contact the PGA.
on 21/08/03Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation
http://www.dairypage.com.au/qdo/
Weekly Dairy Industry updates are available in the form of a one page brief, articles from the Queensland Dairyfarmer are available online, and there is a link to 'The Dairypage' (containing news, business, farming and industry information).
on 21/08/03Queensland Farmers' Federation
Information on the QFF such as who they are, their aims, mission statement, and council and staff details. The "news and views" section presents topical information relating to the industry.
Also available through the site are policy statements, media releases, a weekly bulletin, a rural column, membership details, QFF conference information, a "Hot Issues" area, and general farming information.
on 21/08/03Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers
The site is divided into six main areas of interest: ‘For Members’, ‘About Us’, 'Our Industry’, ‘Media’, ‘For Schools’ and ‘Links’.
The ‘For Members’ area contains information on levies, marketing and members services, agri-political information and material relating to the industries development.
‘About Us’ contains material on industry development, marketing and member services as well as board information.
‘Our Industry’ contains statistics, growing areas, product availability, and product information.
The ‘Media’ section details press releases. The ‘Schools’ area features facts, statistics and activities, and the ‘Links’ page directs site visitors to other recommended resources.
The site also contains the latest industry news, a discussion board and recipes.
on 21/08/03Romagnola Breeders' Society Australia Ltd
http://www.clearlogic.com.au/Romagn.htm
This site contains links to members' pages dedicated to the Romagnola breed of cattle. A request for information can also be made to the head office after completing the details of a form on the site.
on 17/07/03The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW
This web site is designed to allow our 14,000 Members to stay in touch with their RAS. It is also a gateway for people to access other RAS web sites relating to our respective operations, including the Sydney Royal Easter Show, the Sydney Royal Wine, Dairy and Fine Food Shows and Sydney Showground.
on 17/07/03The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (RAS)
The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited (RAS) connects the country to the city for the Royal Melbourne Show - to showcase the best in agriculture and rural lifestyle through competition, education, sporting activities, food and much more.
The web site offers Society news, details on its educational programs for schools, membership information, and a list of breed societies and events.
on 21/08/03Ricegrowers' Association of Australia
Information on the Association, including news, contacts, general information on the rice industry and a basic outline of research objectives and expenditure.
on 21/08/03Simmental Australia - Australian Simmental Breeders Association Ltd
http://www.simmental.com.au/home.html
Information on the Association, including contacts, publications and membership information, and on the breed.
Information is provided on forthcoming sales, shows and events and on crossbreeding with Simmentals. An email mailing list is available. Classified advertisements of animals for sale or wanted are provided, along with a 'sire search' facility.
A 'Member Pages' section provides brief advertisements with contacts for member studs.
on 21/08/03Southern Riverina Irrigation Districts Council
The Southern Riverina Irrigation Districts' Council (SRIDC) is a representative irrigator organisation in the mid Murray Valley of New South Wales. SRIDC has been operating since the 1960's and its main focus is to develop water policy for irrigators in the original Government Irrigation Districts and the Murray Irrigation Limited Area.
The site features a profile of the SRIDC, and publicises names and contacts for the Executive and representatives of the Landholder Associations. Details of the Murray Irrigated Farm competition are provided. There is information on submissions including a response to the Corporatisation of Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Authority Draft Environmental Impact Statement. There are links to related sites and a Press release archive that includes the 2002 Chairman's Address.
on 21/08/03Tamworth & Districts Olive Growers Association
http://www2.tpg.com.au/users/johnat/tadoga/tadoga.htm
Information on the Association, including events and contacts. Also a graph of olive varieties being grown by members of the Association.
on 21/08/03Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association
Information on the Association, including a weekly report, media releases and events.
The site also contains Association news updates, FarmCard information (e.g. supplier discounts and a directory of firms accepting the Card), TFGA Environmental Services and commodity information (for Wool, Meat, Dairy, Vegetables, Agriculture, Forestry, Cereals & Seeds and Poppies).
TFGA associated organisations are also represented in the site. These include TFGA Industrial, the Tasmanian Rural Industry Training Board, TFGA Branches and Tasmanian Women in Agriculture.
on 21/08/03Tasmanian Herb Growers Association
Information on the Association, including contacts, publications, events and a membership application form for printing out and returning via mail or fax. The site also provides a directory of growers and products and an online inquiry form.
on 21/08/03Victorian Farmers' Federation
The site contains information on the VFF, including mission and policy statements.
The ‘News & Information’ section contains media releases (with a searchable archive and the option to subscribe to the delivery of media releases via email as they are published to the site). Weekly and Monthly activity/news updates are also available, as is a comprehensive events calendar. Resources to GST information is also available in this section.
The ‘Communications Center’ contains a real time chat room, an online bulletin board and an email contact to the VFF.
Information on each of the VFF’s commodity groups is supplied, as well as information relating to the VFF Industrial and Farmsafe departments. An online form is available for information requests relating to VFF membership and there is a staff contacts database available.
Schools and careers information is available, as are personal emergency contact numbers, weather links and numerous other links to recommended resources.
A members only area contains information for the exclusive access of vff members and a search engine for the site is also available.
on 21/08/03Western Australian Farmers Federation (Inc.)
Information on the Federation, including contacts, a brief history of WAFF, membership information (including financial and lobbying benefits), media releases, an events calendar and a WAFF supporters page.
Some Overseas Sites
on 21/08/03American Farm Bureau
The American Farm Bureau site features topical news and current affairs stories affecting agriculture in the US. The site also offers news releases, editorials and analysis of topical issues and feature stories.
The site has a list of, and links to state farm bureau sites, a 'Legislative Action' area discussing government actions and their implications for the ag sector, information on the various programs run by the Farm Bureau (e.g. young farmers and ranchers, Watershed heroes), and information about the bureau itself.
on 21/08/03American Sheep Industry Association
Information on the Association, including press releases, weekly newsletter, organisational structure, reports and promotional materials.
The site also provides the Sheep Industry News monthly newsletter, State news, (US Congress) legislative news and other industry news items. Documents on an "Industry Action Plan" are published on the site.
A "Resources" section provides a range of information for (American) sheep producers, including production, health, wool preparation, financial and research information.
A "Marketplace" section includes information on the American wool and lamb marketing systems, some international marketing information on American wool, and industry news and statistics.
The "Environment" section includes some information on environmental issues relevant to sheep producers. The site also includes consumer-oriented industry features, lamb recipes and information for schools.
on 21/08/03Dairy Farmers of America
Information on the Association, including structure, contacts, services, and the manufacturing plants operated by the Association. Market information, including a weekly Market Update, is provided.
on 21/08/03International Federation of Agricultural Producers
The site contains information about the organisation as well as conferences and events relating to agriculture around the world.
There is information on the members of IFAP and details of how to join.
There are forums on the issues of Biotechnology, Trade, Poverty and Land, Environment, Cooperatives, Sugar, Dairy, Meat and Feeds, Grains and Oilseeds.
A section is dedicated to agricultural development in developing countries, while the news section features news releases, speeches, statements, publications and a world ag update.
on 21/08/03International Policy Council on Agriculture, Food and Trade
An international organisation of leading agricultural individuals "dedicated to developing and advocating policies that support an efficient and open global food and agricultural system".
The site provides information on the Council, including its mission, members, publications, events and activities.
on 17/07/03New Zealand Pork Industry Board
The New Zealand Pork Industry Board operates in the interests of pig farmers to help attain the best possible returns for New Zealand pigs and pork products.
The site offers a wide variety of information for producers, teachers, consumers, retailers, the media and schools students.
on 21/08/03[UK] National Farmers Union
This site contains a range of easily accessible (UK) news and media releases. There is a list of publications available such as NFU Business, NFU Country and Regional, NFU Poultrry Forum and Poultry Bulletin.
The site includes a range of fact sheets, such as on BSE, foot and mouth, food safety, animal welfare and public access in the country. Membership information is also available as is information on campaigns and events.
on 21/08/03[US] National Association of Wheat Growers
Information on the Association, including objectives, directors, contacts, and news releases.
The site includes a weekly Report from Washington on legislative and policy developments affecting the US wheat industry. There are some Conference and Forum papers and Conference resolutions.
A Wheat Action Plan is the Association's policy agenda for the year.
Wheat facts are supplied, research priorities outlined, and research information supplied.
on 21/08/03[US] National Cattlemen's Beef Association
This site is targeted largely at US beef consumers rather than producers (although producers will find content of relevance). The site includes information on the Association, a Cattle and Beef Handbook, a "policy and business" section providing news and information on US beef market policy and related issues, and the Beef Business Bulletin publication, as well as an Extranet for Association Members.
The bulk of the site aims to sell the virtues of US beef to the consumer and conveys a considerable amount of information in the process.