EMRAF Links


bullet point The Food and Drink Forum

This website provides individuals who who in and around East Midlands food companies with access to industry specific information and advise. Their ultimate aim is to stimulate and support the sustainable development of the food and drink industry across the region.

Date Added: 15 July 2009


bullet point The Rural Stress Information Network

RSIN was registered as a charity in 1996 to address the causes and effects of rural stress. Its main service is a confidential telephone helpine for rural callers in distress. It also operates an information service in relation to rural stress issues and runs small projects, working with VCS, public and private sector organisations.

Date Added: 15 July 2009


bullet point The Wildlife Trusts

The Wildlife Trusts, East Midlands and Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire & Rutland and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trusts. Collectively we have over 70,000 members, 2,500 volunteers and 140 staff and manage 270 nature reserves covering over 7.000 hectares. Our vision is for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone.

Date Added: 15 September 2009


bullet point Unite the Union

A trade union representing agricultural and rural workers.

Date Added: 25 August 2009


bullet point University of Nottingham Rural Business Research Unit

The Unit is responsible for the Farm Business Survey in GoR East Midlands. The site provides detailed analysis of the physical and economic performance of 250 farm businesses, accompanied by a complete commentary. The site lists experts to help policy makers and advisers and provides links to Defra supported and free to use Benchmarking service www.farmbusinesssurvey.co.uk

Date Added: 15 July 2009



Newsflash
EMRAF Annual Confernce Report
The 9th EMRAF annual conference “Rural People Shaping Rural Communities” took place on Friday 2nd July 2010 at Eastwood Hall, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. The theme for this successful event was Community Empowerment. A confererence report, delegate feedback and minutes from the day can be downloaded from the news section of this website.



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