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2007 Scottish Organic Annual Report
2008 Organic funding in the Scottish Rural Development Programme
The SRDP will open for applications in 2008 with funding available for organic conversion and maintenance throughout the 11 regions of Scotland. For advice and guidance contact the SOPA Development Officer on 0131 335 6619. For more information on the rules of the programme follow this link to the Scottish Government website....
Aberdeen University - Organic pages
University website dedicated to organic agriculture.
Visit this site to view a summary information from different research projects is available.
New output will be added regularly
Aston Horticulture - The Garlic People
BOCM Pauls Ltd
BOCM PAULS are able to supply SOPA members with a full range of feeds for organic dairy cows, cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry from our feed mills in Penrith. Please follow the link to our website or contact Greg Leishman Mobile: 07803 286831
Bod Ayre Seaweed products
Seaweed products made in Shetland. These products are Approved for Use in Organic Systems by SOPA. For more information and orders, visit this site and discover this natural resource.
Caledonian Organics Livestock Co-Operative
Caledonian Organics is working with Farm Stock for all organic meat procurement. If you have organic beef and lamb to sell Farm Stock will find the best market for you. Contact us by following this link and we will offer you a professional service and the comfort of knowing you are working with other CalOrg members to fight for the organic red meat market.
Coco of Bruntsfield
Organic Chocolate & Organic Chocolate products
Compendium of Animal Health & Welfare in Organic Farming
The compendium covers four livestock species: cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Main disease conditions in each species are approached from preventive veterinary medicine point, and recommendations for the control and treatment of each condition are made as for both the conversion period and beyond.
Connage Highland Dairy
Scottish Organic Cheese producer.
Craigadam Farm, Kirkcudbright
Accommmodation, holidays, organic lamb, and game.
Buy online or browse our accommodation.
DEFRA - Organic pages
Visit the newly updated organic pages on the DEFRA website
Elsoms Organic Seeds for growers
Elsoms Seeds supply both certified Organic seed and precision quality non chemically treated vegetable seeds for professional Organic growers. We offer a full range of vegetable crops and continue to to breed in a section of traditional UK crops such as swede, parsnip, Brussels sprouts and purple sprouting broccoli ( the last two species in partnership with Bejo Zaden)
Farm Stock (Scotland) Ltd - Livestock Procurement
Farm Stock Scotland Ltd procure finished beef and lamb direct from farm to abattoir. Farm Stock is jointly owned by six individual farm livestock co-operatives. They procure organic meat for Caledonian Organics members and non-organic meat for Scott Country Lamb and Beef, Buccleugh Farmers, Lothian Lamb Ltd, Galloway Lamb and Ayrshire Lamb. Contact us for a personal service and help protect the red meat market.
Fine Fayre - Local Food marketing portal
http://www.finefayre.co.uk/
Gerraquoy Organic Farm Holidays and Wildlife Tours, Orkney
Orkney birdwatching, wildlife ad culture holidays, with acommodation on our organic farm. Follow this link....
Greentrade.net
Organic products and raw materials marketplace
Highlands and Islands Organic Association
For information on organics and organic events in the Highlands and Islands.
Hurrells Seeds
Hurrells Seeds have decades of experience in supplying specialist seeds for UK conditions. In particular we offer a full range of organic grasses, fodders, clovers, leys and mixes and we can also supply wildflower mixes for agri environment and conservation sites. For a personal service and prompt delivery contact Nick Gladstone on 01377 271 400
John Swan Ltd - Auctioneers Valuers and Estate Agents
John Swan Ltd (St Boswells) is certified for sales of organic and in-conversion livestock. Based in the Borders and Northumberland, this is a valuable centre for organic producers looking for store and finishing trade. 2007 Sales Dates published (see SOPA Events).
Management of Weeds in Organic Production Systems
The website holds all information gathered on weeds and their management, including literature from science, the farming press and practical strategies from organic farmers.
Mollinsburn Organic Box Scheme and Shop
Highly recommended box scheme and organic outlet with a vast array of organic produce including meat, dairy, fruit, vegetable and dried goods. Turn off the Glasgow A80 at Mollinsburn and continue through the village. You can't miss us!
Nafferton Farm Ecological Centre
New Holland Organic Farm Holidays, Orkney
SOPA members Tony and Elizabeth Bown have converted a bothy to self catering accommodation on their organic farm on the mainland of the Orkney Isles. Follow this link to find out more...
Norton Organic Grain Ltd
Merchants of organic and inconversion grain, oilseeds and protien crops. Organic full fat soya, Soya expeller, molasses and organic beet pulp.
One O'Clock Gun Design Consultants
This website was created and produced by One O'Clock Gun Design Consultants. For more details contact info@oneoclockgun.co.uk
Organic Arable
Organic Arable offers a comprehensive grain marketing service to organic cereal farmers. We understand the marketplace and so can place your grain with an appropriate buyer according to the grain quality, your location and your movement requirements.
Organic Farmers & Growers
Certification body
Organic Food Federation
Certification body
Organic Holidays - Organic Places to Stay
There's a wide selection of places to choose from in this directory of organic holidays. Ranging from putting your own tent up in a field on a certified organic permaculture farm to staying in a boutique hotel with an organic restaurant, the many options in between include an amazing variety of bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation
Organic products and raw materials marketplpace
organic X seeds
The new re-vamped UK version of the old organicX site is funded by DEFRA, managed by the Soil Association and supported by NIAB.
Over Langshaw Farm
SOPA Members Martyn and Sheila Bergius, and their family, have an organic haven in the Scottish Borders. With organic eggs, the organic dairy, ice cream, wildlife sites and the farmhouse B&B there are plenty of eggciting things happening.
Portnellan Dairy Farm - on the shores of Loch Lomond
Organic Milk and Beef from the only organic dairy farm within the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park.
R.M. Welch & Son Ltd
Built on a tradition of grass seed trading, we can blend tailor-made mixtures of certified, quality seed from across the world for our customers in the UK. We offer a range of seeds for organic use and will be happy to fulfil any requriement from agricultural, amenity, forage or game crops.
RHET
The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) works to support schools in teaching Scottish schoolchildren about the issues surrounding food, farming and the countryside, through farm visits, classroom talks, free resources for schools and the education programme at the Royal Highland Show, plus many more outdoor education events. This website contains information about our work across the country, plus downloadable resources and information on how to get involved in our projects and events.
Scottish Food & Drink
Visit the Scottish Food & Drink website and search all areas of the industry. You can add your organic business to the 'Buyer Guide' listing
Scottish Government guidance on organic farming funding
SRDP Rural Priorities Organic Conversion and Maintenance rules
Scottish Government Organic Information
Follow this link to see the latest news on how Scottish Government is supporting organic food and farming in Scotland.
Self Catering Cottage near Tighnabuaich, Argyll
Otter Ferry, Tighnabruich
Situated high up on an organic hill farm, this small stone built cottage has breathtaking views overlooking Loch Fyne. Facing south west, the detached cottage has been created from an old shepherd's cottage near the farmhouse. Seasonal organic farm produce is usually available to buy. The friendly neighbours consist of blackface sheep, collie dogs, Jersey cows, bay mares and speckly hens, all of which combine to complement the surrounding wildlife. For a bit of activity there is a tennis court on the farm, pony rides for children, hiking, hill walking and sheep gathering. The beautiful Cowal Peninsula offers wonderful scenery, a variety of water sports, fishing and golf. Swimming and boating at Loch Fyne.
Shetland Organic Producers Group
Shetland organic producers have formed a group to support marketing initiatives, promote local organic produce and to discuss common issues. Visit their site to find out more.
Smales and Son
Smales Organic Seeds has been in production since 2002, growing, certifying and packing our own produce selling direct to the organic farmer therefore providing complete traceability.
Soil Association
Certification body
Solway Recycling
Solway Recycling has been handling waste plastics for nearly 20 years. Now SOPA members can benefit from a discount on products from Solway Recyclng, in a new partnership between us.
The Scottish Agricultural College
The Scottish Agricultural College have years of advisory and consultancy experience. An organic help line, funded by SEERAD is operated by senior organic specialist, Mr David Younie. Farm walks, demonstration farm network, research information, training & education are a few of the many features of the SAC. Helpline number 01224 711072, for organic advice.
Trevor Cope Seeds - Organic Seed Specialists
Trevor Cope Seeds have recently joined SOPA and are now fully certified for organic seed supply to all UK organic farmers. For dedicated service and a full range of commercial seed varieties of cereals and pulses produced purely for the interest of Organic Farmers follow this link
W. N. Lindsay Grain Merchants
W.N. Lindsays own 2 grain stores at Gladsmuir and at Keith in Aberdeenshire and has a large merchanting presence to support the stores and to service the needs of our consumer and farmer customers.
Lindsays are now the largest independent merchant in Scotland and are committed to supplying Scottish agriculture with a service that is unrivalled.
SOPA certifies Lindsays for organic commodity storage.
West Moss-side Organic Farm - A place to meet, learn and grow
An inspiring organic farm near Stirling. You can buy, eat, enjoy and help to conserve the rare Shetland Cattle breed. And owner Kate Sankey hosts Art and Craft Workshops in a stunning 19th century farm steading conversion, also able to be hired for meetings.
What's on Your Plate?
Pledge your support to the NFUS Campaign by following this link to the What's on Your Plate URL
Why I Love Organic
Organic is for everyone and we want to remind people of all the fantastic reasons to add organic food to their basket. That's why a group of over 120 organic companies and organisations have launched an innovative campaign to encourage consumers to discover their own reasons for loving organic. Find out more here
Wilderness holidays in the Scottish Highlands
Accommmodation on a SOPA organic farm, also selling beef and lamb throughout UK.
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