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Sally Topham at Venture Corporate Services. Based
in the Midlands, she provides a company formation
service to small businesses looking to expand or diversify |
A.
W. & C. Barsby - Legal Research and Publishing
Diversification presents a range of legal problems to landowners.
Barsby publish clear, practical internet-linked guides to
property law. Their latest title, ' Diversification and Development
of Land: The Legal Framework', provides a clear and detailed
explanation of the law which is tailored to the needs of landowners
seeking to diversify and develop.
Landowning
Initiatives Limited A specialist consultancy company
providing advice and management expertise on land use and
diversification ideas. Landowning Initiatives Farm Web has
been designed to give farmers, landowners and all those interested
in farming and the land generally, ideas for diversification.
In addition to finding information about new projects or systems,
there is also the opportunity to sell facilities and services
through their Shop Window.
The
Marches Farm Enterprise Partnership (MFEP) Helps farmers
who want to diversify their farm business and set up a new
non-farm but 'on-farm' enterprise.
The
National Rural Enterprise Centre Part of the Communications
Department of the Royal Agricultural Society of England. The
Centre promotes a living and working countryside, finding
new ways of work to help rural communities improve and strengthen
their local economies.
Rural
Design & Build Ass'n The only Association in the UK
having the detailed knowledge of the function and environmental
requirements of a modern agricultural building.
Venture
Corporate Services Based
in the Midlands, Sally Topham provides a company formation
service to small businesses looking to expand or diversify.
Venture Corporate Services provides affordable, qualified
and experienced support. Sally is happy to give free advice
on the pros and cons of limited company formations.
Women
In Rural Enterprise Help
for rural women enterpreneurs to network, make contacts and
promote their businesses. |
ALPACAS
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Alpaca
World Magazine The only independent high quality quarterly
print magazine for all alpaca owners and breeders. The site
includes a database of past articles. Browsers can subscribe
or buy advertising by credit card.
British
Llama and Alpaca Association Association for llama
and alpaca breeders in Britain.
Roseland
Llamas A site advising on Llama ownership and management
in the UK, with comprehensive information about llamas for
field pets, breeding, trekking, fibre, flock guarding, farm
diversification etc. Llama breeding, llama trekking, and llama
wool all offer worthwhile commercial opportunities: ideal
for land owners wishing to improve their return on under-utilised
land, and for tourism initiatives ranging from B&B enterprises
to estates open to the public.
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ALTERNATIVE
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Stabilised
Rammed Earth, Earth Structures (Europe) Ltd is a construction
firm specialising in stabilised rammed earth, an attractive,
cost effective and sustainable building technique.
Bright
Green Energy An online store selling a wide range
of solar panels, wind turbines and renewable energy products.
British Wind Energy Association From
it's early beginnings more than twenty years ago as the professional
association for researchers and enthusiasts in the then embryonic
wind industry, BWEA has developed into the largest renewable
energy trade association in the UK, uniquely placed to consolidate
and extend the wind energy industry in the UK.
European Energy Crops InterNetwork. The
information on the EECI-Network is provided by 19 well-known
institutes, representing 14 EU countries, involved in research,
development and implementation activities of energy crops.
New contributions on the latest developments on the production,
pre-treatment and utilization of energy crops are published
on a regular basis.
Genasys
Power Systems Ltd Specialists in remote power &
renewable energy. Suppliers of fully automated systems for
houses, farms, telecom sites etc. Systems are based around
wind solar and hydro energy resources.
Juice
Npower has teamed up with Greenpeace to launch Juice- a new
source of electricity, the production of which doesn't harm
the environment. They call it 'friendly electricity'.
National
Wind Power Committed to developing and promoting wind
energy as a major renewable energy source for a sustainable
future.
Personal
Experiences with Alternative Energy
"The
farmhouse was described as being in glorious isolation. What
this meant was that it was 2 miles from the nearest road and
without mains services of any kind, the cost of providing
mains electricity was estimated at £35,000, the provision
of a telephone £25,000. I didn't bother with either!"
Save
Energy UK - Solar Energy Consultants Solar
Energy Consultants & equipment suppliers - free energy
surveys, advice, information & installations of Solar
Thermal water heating systems, Solar PV, most renewables & energy
efficient lighting.
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BEE
KEEPING |
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The
British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) Represents the
Member Associations in England. Member Associations, in most
cases, represent Counties. Most Associations are sub-divided
into Branches or Divisions each of which are generally locality
based. Member Associations manage and fund their own programmes
of events for their member beekeepers.
Bee
Farmers Association Furthers the interests of Bee
Farmers in the United Kingdom; promotes the maximum national
use of the honey bee for the pollination of crops and production
of honey; and maintains high standards in the production,
packing and selling of honey in the United Kingdom. |
DEER |
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British
Deer Farmers Association Represents deer farmers and
farmed venison producers. The purpose of the website is to
provide information about deer farming and the activities
of the Association.
Woburn
Abbey Deer There are ten species of deer in the park,
looked after all year round by the Head Verdurer. Amongst
them are the Père David, which originated in China
and were saved from extinction by Herbrand, the Eleventh Duke. |
FISHERIES |
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Fishlink
A site for covering aquaculture, fisheries and shell fish |
HOLIDAY
HOMES |
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Norwegian
Log Buildings Mobile and transportable, these can
make ideal staff and holiday accommodation. Planning is not
normally required for a building in your garden for incidental
use. |
OSTRICH
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British
Domesticated Ostrich Association A
totally and vertically integrated Ostrich business with international
resources to support you with every conceivable Ostrich product
and all related ancillary goods. |
WORM
FARMING |
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Meadow
Cottage Worms Worm farmers who provide advice to those
considering worm farming. A booklet has been produced to give
the reader information about worms and worm farming. The booklet
covers worms and worm reproduction; the requirements to start
a small or large worm farm, harvesting the worms, harvesting
the compost; and the demand and markets for live worms and
worm compost.
Wiggly
Wigglers Their
WasteJuggler and Can-O-Worms wormeries set the standard for
affordable, easy to use and productive composting systems.
They recycle kitchen waste into rich, dark compost
Worms
for fishing & composting Top
quality dendrobaena worms for fishing & composting. Wormeries
for composting kitchen waste.
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WOODLAND |
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Tree
Shop Operated by Woodland Improvement and Conservation
Limited, one of the UK's longest established silvicultural
nurseries. They offer the couuntry's largest variety with
over 6 million native trees available.
Tree
Trader Claims to be the UK's most comprehensive website
for those working in native woodlands and forestry. Search
their database of nurseries in the UK producing native trees
and look for contractors and products to create your new native
woodland.
Woodland
Improvement & Conservation They offer a free advisory
service; an illustrated manual; cost effective arrangement
of grants; preparation of management plans; and joint management
of woodlands. Earn up to £5,000 per acre while improving the
landscape with low cost and low intensity management. |
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