Links to Pesticide Forum Member Organisation websites

ADAS:

Is the UK’s largest independent provider of environmental consultancy, rural development services and policy advice.

Forum Contact:

James Clarke

Advisory Committee on Organic Standards (ACOS)

ACOS is a non-executive, non departmental public body (NDPB) comprising of an independent Chair and members drawn from a wide range of interests in organic food.

Forum Contact:

Peter Hall

Advisory Committee on Pesticides (ACP):

A statutory body set up by Ministers under section 16(7) of the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 to advise on all matters relating to the control of pesticides.

Forum Contact:

Gay Hawksworth

Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA):

The Association was established in 1875 to promote the technical, trade and commercial interests of British manufacturers and suppliers of agricultural machinery. It has championed the cause of manufacturers of agricultural machinery and more recently outdoor power equipment. Today its members cover a broad spectrum of manufacturers of land based equipment including those used in application of pesticides.

Forum Contact:

Tom Bals

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

An evidence-based organisation with the duty to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of various agriculture and horticulture sectors in parts of the UK representing about 75% of total UK agricultural output.

Forum Contact

Mike Storey

Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC):

An organisation representing agrochemicals distributors.

Forum Contact:

John Ford

The Amenity Forum

A representative body for the amenity and industrial areas.

Forum Contact:

John Moverley

BASIS (Registration) Ltd:

An independent organisation establishing and assessing standards in the pesticide industry relating to storage, transport and competence of staff.

Forum Contact:

Rob Simpson

The co-operative farms

The largest farming group in the UK. Committed to farming in a sustainable and responsible way.

Forum Contact:

David Edwards

Country, Land and Business Association (CLA):

The membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales.

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Crop Protection Association (CPA):

Representing members active in crop protection, amenity, home and garden with a strong focus on food production.

Forum Contact:

Anne Buckenham

Environment Agency (EA):

Principal aims are to protect and imprive the environment and to promote sustainable development. It provides advice on pesticide pollution.

Forum Contact:

Nigel Crane

Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG):

The UK's only independent and dedicated provider of environmental and conservation advice and consultancy to farmers and crofters.

Forum Contact:

Jo Oborn

Fresh Produce Consortium (FPC) / British Retail Consortium (BRC)

The FPC is committed to the increased success of the produce and floral industries of the United Kingdom.

The BRC represents a wide range of retailers; from large multiples through to independent stores; from town centres to rural locations, and virtual stores.

Forum Contact:

Charles Sadler

The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)

The only UK charity using science to promote game and wildlife management as an essential part of nature conservation.

Forum Contact:

Alastair Leake.

Linking Environment and Farming (LEAF):

Promotes environmentally responsible farming. Helping farmers to produce good food, with care and to high environmental standards.

Forum Contact:

Robert Campbell

National Farmers' Union (NFU):

The National Farmers' Union represents the farmers and growers of England and Wales.

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Julian Hasler

National Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS):

Promotes and protects the interests of the Scottish farming industry, influence government, the public and consumers to that end, and assist its members to meet the needs of customers.

Forum Contact:

Andrew Bauer

Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN):

Advice on promoting healthy food, agriculture and environment, free from toxic chemicals.

Forum Contact:

Nick Mole

Scottish Agricultural Colleges (SAC):

Is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation, supporting the development of land-based industries and communities.

Forum Contact:

Mark Ballingall

Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH):

Advice on wildlife and countryside matters in Scotland.

Forum Contact:

Peter Pitkin

Sustain

The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.

Forum Contact:

Jeanette Longfield

Unite

Unite is the largest trade union in Britain & Ireland with 1.5 million members.

Forum Contact:

Mike Ward

Wildlife and Countryside Link (WCL)

Bringing together environmental voluntary organisations in the UK united by their common interest in the conservation and enjoyment of the natural and historic environment

Forum Contact:

Vicky Kindemba

The Voluntary Initiative (VI)

An industry-led organisation that develops and manages a programme of measures to reduce the environmental impact from the use of pesticides.

Forum Contact:

Richard Butler

Womens Food and Farming Union (WFU):

A voluntary organisation committed to promoting an understanding of and confidence in all aspects of quality British produce.

Forum Contact:

Helen Bower

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra):

Working for the essentials of life: - water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants.

Forum Contact:

Arwyn Davies

Forum Contact:

Rob Mason

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Northern Ireland (DARDNI):

Aims to promote economic growth and the development of the countryside in Northern Ireland. The Department assists the competitive development of the agri-food, fishing and forestry sectors of the Northern Ireland economy, having regard for the need of the consumers, the welfare of animals and the conservation and enhancement of the environment.

Forum Contact:

Deborah Currie

Department of Health (DoH):

Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publications for NHS and social care professionals.

Forum Contact:

Paul Holley

Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS)

Helps ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world; the voice for business across Government.

Forum Contact:

Adrian Barker

Food Standards Agency (FSA):

An independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.

Forum Contact:

Kobby Andam

Health and Safety Executive (HSE):

Advice on all aspects of health and safety issues.

Forum Contact:

Garry Wiles

Natural England (NE):

is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity that it brings.

Forum Contact:

Mike Green

The Scottish Government (SG):

Funding a wide range of agricultural, biological and environmental research.

Forum Contact:

Mike Parker

The Welsh Government (WG):

The devolved government for Wales. Responsible for many issues, including health, education, economic development, culture, the environment and transport.

Forum Contact:

David Thomas

BCPC

Formerly known as the British Crop Protection Council brings together as Corporate Members representatives of a wide range of organisations with an interest in furthering the science and practice of crop production. Between them they cover research, the agrochemical industry, the services, contractors, distributors, education, agricultural engineering, plant breeding/biotechnology, overseas development, government and regulatory concerns.

The Food and Environment Research Agency (Fera):

The Food and Environment Research Agency's over arching purpose is to support and develop a sustainable food chain, a healthy natural environment, and to protect the global community from biological and chemical risks.

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra):

Working for the essentials of life: - water, food, air, land, people, animals and plants.

Friends of the Earth (FOE):

Making life better for people by inspiring solutions to environmental problems.

Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA):

Supports the UK cereal and oilseeds industry in improving its competitiveness in UK and overseas markets in a sustainable manner.

Defra Expert Committee on Pesticide Residues in Food (PRiF):

An independent Committee that advises the Government on a nationwide programme of pesticide residues, surveillance in food and drink.

Targeted Inputs for a Better Rural Environment (TIBRE):

An initiative by Scottish Natural Heritage which aims to show how technology can be used in farming to benefit the environment.

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF):

A charity concerned with conservation of the environment and its impact to wildlife.

Potato Council

A division of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board, and committed to supporting the British potato industry

Horticultural Development Company (HDC)

A levy funded body serving the commercial horticultural industry in England, Scotland and Wales and funding high quality, essential applied research, development and technology transfer.

The Assured Produce Scheme:

The objective of the Assured Produce Scheme is to address the concerns and needs of consumers, retailers, processors and growers for safe food of good quality at affordable prices. Also offers advice on promoting the safe and environment friendly production of fruit, salads herbs and vegetables.

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB):

Working for the conservation of wild birds in many different ways.