Reference

Agriculture

Categories

* Agricultural News and Magazines
* Animal Health
* Cattle, Beef and Dairy
* Deer and Deer Products
* Horses
* Industry Associations
* Research
* Sheep and Wool

Sites

* Agriculture Collection
This collection of more than 400 titles is focused on agriculture and its related fields: from practical aspects of farming to cutting-edge scientific research in horticulture. Includes Agricola database.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* AgResearch Publications
Publications from AgResearch. Monthly and Quarterly publications, annual reports and videos on various aspects of agricultural research.
* Agriculture @ Te Puna Web Directory
Links to New Zealand organisations and information.
* Agriculture Industry Training Organisation (AgITO)
* Agriculture Research Group on Sustainability (ARGOS)
The Agricultural Research Group on Sustainability (ARGOS) is an unincorporated joint venture between the Agribusiness Group, Lincoln University, and the University of Otago. It is funded by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) and various industry stakeholders and commenced in October 2003. ARGOS has a mandate to examine the environmental, social and economic sustainability of New Zealand farming systems.
* Agridata
Key price information from processors, agents, and stock companies
* Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARE)
* CODEX Alimentarius Commission (CAC)
Created in 1963 by FAO and WHO to develop food standards, guidelines and related texts such as codes of practice under the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Programme. The main purposes of this Programme are protecting health of the consumers and ensuring fair trade practices in the food trade, and promoting coordination of all food standards work undertaken by international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
* Dexcel - Your Partner in Profitable Dairying
The provision of technology and knowledge to increase the productivity of dairy farming systems - on-farm research. Incorporating the former Dairying Research Corporation (DRC) and the Consulting Officer service of the Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC).
* Fonterra
Contains information on Fonterra, New Zealand's leading multinational dairy company, co-operatively owned by 13,000 New Zealand supplier shareholders.
* Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
The Food and Agriculture Organization was founded in October 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. A specialized agency within the United Nations system.
* Hill Laboratories
A privately owned laboratory which tests water, soil, plant material and feedstuffs.
* Kararehe kino / Vertebrate pest research
Formerly known as He Korero Paihama / Possum Research Newsletter.
* Maori Land Use Options Resource Kit
Starter information from which Maori land owners can well-informed decisions about how best to develop their land.
* Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) Te Manatu Ahuwhenua, Ngaherehere
Advises on agricultural and forestry issues, the rules that ensure food products are safe to eat, and minimising the foreign pests and diseases entering or establishing in New Zealand.
* National Agricultural Library
Includes access to their catalogue
* National Possum Control Agencies
* New Zealand Fresh Produce Approved Supplier Programme (ASP)
The New Zealand Fresh Produce Approved Supplier Programme (ASP) provides a traceable, accountable system from crop to customer for the production of fruit, vegetables and flowers. It ensures best practices are in place for the production, packaging and distribution of New Zealand fresh produce, and reduces the risk of health, safety and environmental issues - so customers can buy with confidence.
* New Zealand Industry Training Organisation
Formerly Dairy Industry Training Organisation (DITO)
* Rural Women New Zealand
Advocacy and development organisation for women in rural communities.
* Seed Savers Aotearoa New Zealand (SSANZ)
Seed Savers Aotearoa New Zealand (SSANZ) has been established to facilitate the sharing of information and resources between regional seed saving groups.
* Smallfarming New Zealand