Additional Membership and industry Organisations

The Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations (ASAO) represents the UK’s many agricultural, horticultural, equine and countryside events.

BASC is the UK’s largest shooting and conservation organisation.

British Wool’s purpose is to champion British wool and the farmers who produce this amazing, natural fibre, whilst promoting every aspect of wool production and usage.

Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) works with farmers and partners across England to produce food in a way that protects water, air and soil. Led by Natural England and will be working in partnership with FAS.

The Farming Advice Service (FAS) is funded by Defra. It provides free, confidential advice to help farmers and land managers in England understand and meet the legal requirements in English law around certain farming activities to protect people, livestock and the environment.

Providing support which is transforming the business prospects of thousands of farmers and foresters.

The FUW prides itself on the grassroots connection with farmers. It has a democratic and local structure, which mean members influence FUW policy and are the core of the Union.

Help and information to keep people healthy and safe at work.

Agriculture consistently has the highest rate of deaths and injuries of all sectors in Great Britain (per 100,000 workers). Make 2024 a safer year on our farms by working together.

Working with livestock and vehicles safely.

Promoting professional management in agriculture.

Innovation for Agriculture connects farmers with farming research.

Innovative Farmers is a not-for-profit membership network, for farmers and growers who are running on-farm trials to test innovative new practices.

‘Land Based Colleges & Universities Aspiring to Excellence’ is a subscriber organisation with 36 member Colleges and Universities in England and 3 Members in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

One of the UK and Ireland’s leading awarding bodies for training in the land-based industries with careers pages for more information on the skills, experience and training you need for your next challenge, or even your first role.

A UK-based union of farmers, growers, foresters and land-based workers founded in 2015 who work together to campaign for better food and land-use systems.

The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a membership organisation for farmers, working alongside other organisations and public supporters. Together, we are a strong voice for sustainable food and farming in the UK.

NFU Cymru is the leading agricultural organisation that represents and champions all farmers and growers in Wales.

Quality insurance to customers, their families, and their businesses, as well as supporting the communities they live and work in.

One stop shop for careers and skills.

National Sheep Association (NSA) is funded by its membership of sheep farmers and its activities involve it in every aspect of the sheep industry.

The National Beef Association’s (NBA) mission is to continually promote and support the UK beef industry at all levels. This NBA engages with the Government and Devolved Administrations to defend the interest of British beef farmers.

RBST is the charity that exists to conserve and promote our native livestock and equine breeds, whether sheep, cattle, pigs or poultry, as sustainable alternatives to the intensively farmed breeds that have come to dominate our countryside in recent decades.

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) is a membership organisation for young people who live and work in rural Scotland.

The Soil Association Land Trust safeguards legacies of productive land, providing a safe haven and preventing land being lost from farming and growing. Land is donated by retiring farmers and landowners, often those with no dependents, who wish to see their life’s work continue into the future.

The Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs is a voluntary youth organisation operating bilingually throughout rural Wales.

Northern Ireland's largest rural youth organisation with over 3,600 young people aged between 12 and 30, all of which are members of a network of fifty one clubs spread out over the six counties.

Helping to create a future where healthy and sustainable food, farming, and forestry are the norm and accessible for all.

The alliance for better food and farming.