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631 Techniques, equipment, materials

        Titles Descriptions
  1. Agricultural Technology Centre: Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
  2. Genetically Engineered Food
  3. Genetically Modified Food: UK and World News
  4. IFOAM: International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements
  5. Journal of Agricultural Genomics
  6. Organic Farming in Europe
  7. Organic-Research.com
  8. Science and Engineering of Composting
  9. What is Organic Farming?
Agricultural Technology Centre: Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Engineers and technologists who specialise in producing information based on research, development and evaluation for agricultural machinery and technology. Whether you are a farmer or a small business operating in the agriculture industry, the Agricultural Technology Centre (AgTech Centre) provides expertise in the areas of development, evaluation, research, information and technology transfer.
      Author: Government of Alberta
      DeweyClass: 631.3
Genetically Engineered Food
Discussion about the issues surrounding genetic engineering, and information on Friends of the Earth campaigns in this area, press releases, and frequently asked questions.
      Author: Friends of the Earth
      DeweyClass: 631.5233
Genetically Modified Food: UK and World News
Provides access to information on genetically modified food, which includes UK and worldwide press releases, foodstuffs connected to GM research, companies and their policies towards the production and sale of GM foods, as well as a list of those who promote GM food production. Information on the implications of such production and E. Coli issues are also available.
      Author: CT Corporate Service
      DeweyClass: 631.5233
IFOAM: International Federation of Organic Agricultural Movements
Concerned with the dissemination of information to promote a worldwide holistic approach to the principles of organic farming. Resources provide access to basic standards of crop production, aquaculture, genetic engineering, and animal husbandry. Additional information includes press releases and reports, worldwide statistics, and the IFOAM comments on the proposed US Department of Agriculture rule.
      Author: IFOAM
      DeweyClass: 631.584
Journal of Agricultural Genomics
Journal dealing with all aspects of genome research relating to agricultural systems. Concerned with the description, identification, manipulation or development of genes and genomes of agricultural significance.
      Author: CABI Publiishing
      DeweyClass: 631.5233
Organic Farming in Europe
Graphs showing organic land area in Europe, number of organic farms in Europe and organic land area as a proportion of total agricultural area in Europe.
      Author: Welsh Institute of Rural Studies
      DeweyClass: 631.584
Organic-Research.com
Offers information on organic farming research and education resources. Coverage is international, with a focus on US and British sources. Additionally, a news archive dating back to 1997 is offered, along with organic farming laws and regulations, and access to the Database of Organic Standards in the EU.
      Author: CAB International
      DeweyClass: 631.584
Science and Engineering of Composting
Information about the composting of plant and kitchen waste aimed primarily at municipal and commercial composting operations but of interest to gardeners and others. Includes invertebrates, microbes, chemistry, moisture content, bio-availability, temperature, pH, door management, and water quality protection.
      Author: Cornell University Center for the Environment
      DeweyClass: 631.875
What is Organic Farming?
Concise definition of organic farming.
      Author: Welsh Institute of Rural Studies
      DeweyClass: 631.584