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EDUCATION
A B C BUDGETING & COSTING HANDBOOK - Agro Business Consultants - The Green Book is the 'Industry Standard' for today's agricultural businesses. It is completely revised every six months to keep right up-to-date. ~ £36.00 for one copy or £59.00 for annual subscription (two per year)
AGRICULTURAL NOTEBOOK - R J Soffe - As a standard work reference for all those in the farming industry, each edition has evolved to provide an abundance of current information. The 20th edition inc. issues such as animal welfare, the environment, organic agriculture and changes in the EU CAP. 20th Edition - 2003. £39.50
AGRICULTURAL POLLUTION - PROBLEMS AND PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS - Mark Redman, Linton Winder. Graham Merrington and Rob Parkinson - This is a well-illustrated and fully referenced introduction to the main contemporary agricultural pollution issues in the UK. It provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of the environmental pollution caused by agriculture. 2002 £24.99
BASICS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - Michael Allaby - This is an engaging introduction to environmental study. It offers everyone an essential understanding of natural environments and the way they function. 2000 - 2nd edition. £21.99
BLACK'S VETERINARY DICTIONARY - Edward Boden - In its encyclopaedic form, this dictionary is the recognised reference book for veterinary surgeons, students and journalist. The range of animals and topics mentioned has been increased to include such matters of recent interest as BSE and Foot and Mouth disease. 20th edition £25.00
FARM MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - S A C - Scottish Agricultural Colleges - This latest edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date information for farmers, managers, accountants, students and all consultants involved in the assessment and planning of farm business. 26th edition. 2005. ~ £21.00 inc P&P
FARMING, FOOD & POLITICS - THE MERCHANTS TALE - Diane Montague - A wonderful insight into the agricultural supply industry; this tells the story of grain merchants, seedsmen and chemical companies and how they have evolved over 200 years to the companies they are today. 2000 ~ £20.00
FOOD, FARMING AND THE COUNTRYSIDE - David Charles - This book deals with the development of food and agriculture during the period of written history and with the ancient origins of animal and crop husbandry. It also discusses the development of the intensive sectors, using pigs and poultry as examples. In summing up ther are allusions to the future. In the epilogue the author offers some personal reflections on the changes in food and agriculrure in living memory. 2002 £17.95
JOHN NIX FARM MANAGEMENT POCKETBOOK - Imperial College at Wye - The annual agricultural costing books, looking at all crops and livestock options, and showing comparable gross margins. New editions September of each year. 2005 - 36th edition - £16.00
LOCKHART AND WISEMAN'S CROP HUSBANDRY - A J L Wiseman, S Finch, G Lane and A M Samuel - Lockhart and Wiseman's crop husbandry is widely recognised as the standard introduction to it subject for both students and practitioners. This major new edition has been comprehensively revised. The book now includes new chapters on the influence of climate, cropping techniques, intergrated crop management and quality assurance, seed production and selection. 2002. 8th edition. £45.00
WORLD AGRICULTURE: TOWARDS 2015/2030 - Edited by Jelle Bruinsma - World Agriculture is the flagship publication from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It is a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the long-term prospects for agriculture, nutrition and the food supplies throught the world. 2003 £35.00 Pb
LAW
ACCIDENT BOOK (THE) - H S E Books - This new edition must be in use by all businesses from 31st December 2003. The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has revised The Accident Book following advice from the Data Protection Agency. 2003 £7 inc P&P
AGRICULTURAL LAW - Graham Smith MA, LLB - A premier reference tool for all whose work brings them into contact with agricultural law. Points of law and practice are explained in a clear and simple fashion for all levels of experience. 1997 - 2nd edition - ~ £36.00
AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES ON THE ROAD - A GUIDE TO LEGISLATION - Andrew McMahon - This comprehensive volume covers everything farm workers, agricultural engineers and agricultural college staff and students need to know about the legislation relating to agricultural vehicles on the road. 2002 ~ £15.00
ANIMAL LAW - Julian Palmer - This book presents in a comprehensive but compact form the many facets of the law which affect those who have any sort of dealing with animals, whether their own or other people's. The text is presented in a simple and strightforward manner which makes easy reading for the layman. 2001 ~ £29.95
BUTTERWORTHS BUSINESS LANDLORD AND TENANT HANDBOOK - Third Edition The new edition of thie invaluable Handbook incorporates significant amendments to the Landlord and Tenanct Act 1954 Part II by the Regulatory Reform Order 2003 as well as including the full text of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, Part 2 (Notices) Regulations 2004. 2004 £62.00 (approx)
BUTTERWORTHS PROPERTY LAW HANDBOOK - Sixth Edition - This new edition provides an invaluable collection of statutory materials for property law practitioners in a single compact volume. Major statutory reforms have occurred in this complex area of law and this new edition has been brought right up-to-date to take account of these. 2005 TBA
CONVEYANCER'S YEARBOOK 2004 - Russell Hewitson - The aim of this annual book remains to provide the busy property practitioner with an up-to-date and accessible ready reference guide to the most important changes in the law and practice of conveyancing (including the broader field of landlord and tenant) which have occurred during the 12 months preceding publication. 2005 £23.50
COUNTRYSIDE LAW - J F Garner and B L Jones - The aim of this book is to offer a lucid assessment, in terms appropriate for both the specialist and the more general reader, of how the laws of England and Wales seek to tackle the twin objectives of protecting the coutnryside and its wildlife from irreparable harm whilst, at the same time, acknowledging and accommodating the public's demand to use the countryside for recreation, leisure and other purposes. 2004 - 4th £23.95
DOG LAW HANDBOOK - Godfrey Sandys-Winsch - The first part of this unique work presents a clear explanation of all aspects of the law as it relates to dog ownership. Part 2 includes the text of the relevant sections of all Acts of Parliament currently in force relating to dogs. 1993 £40.00
ESSENTIAL LAW FOR LANDOWNERS AND FARMERS - Angela Sydenham, Bruce Monnington & Andrew Pym - This publication provides an invaluable source of sound advice, clarifying the complex problems facing landowners today, and explaining the law governing their resolution. 2002 - 4th £39.50
GUN LAW - Godfrey Sandys-Winsch - A gun handler will find all the requirements of the law that he needs to know, and those who have to enforce the law will find it of invaluable assistance. 1999 - 6th edition - ~ £19.95
HEALTH AND SAFETY LAW: A MODERN GUIDE - Jeffrey Zindani - For employers and workplace safety advisers, this new work is a no-nonsense guide - providing an accessible and comprehensive account of the law relating to health and safety. Health and Safety includes: Risk Assessments and the Law; Work Equipment; Manual Handling; Chemical Hazards; Personal Protective Equipment; Modern Health & Safety Hazards (incl Occupations Stress, RSI and Violence at Work). Nov 2002. ~ £65.00
HEALTH & SAFETY STARTER PACK: Health & Safety Advice and Guidance for New and Small Businesses - Executive This Starter Pack contains most of the basic H & S advice to help your bsuiness comply with the law and protect its employees. 2004 £30.00
MANUAL HANDLING - GUIDANCE ON REGULATIONS - Health & Safety Executive This publication is amied at employers and employees across all industries. It gives revised guidance on the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. L23 ~ £8.95
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AT WORK - GUIDANCE ON REGULATIONS - Health & Safety Executive Guidance on Regulations. Personal Protective Equipment at Work regulations 1992. L25 ~ £5.75
SAFE USE OF WORK EQUIPMENT - APPROVED CODE OF PRACTIVE AND GUIDANCE - Health & Safety Executive This publication is amied at employers and employees across all industries. It gives new guidance on the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998. L22 ~ £8.00
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK - APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE & GUIDANCE - Health & Safety Executive Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999. L21 ~ £8.00
WORKPLACE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE - Health & Safety Executive Approved code of Practice. Workplace (Health, Safey and Welfare) Regulations 1992. L24 ~ £5.75
DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT - Health & Safety Executive This book gives comprehensive guidance on work with VDUs. It explains the regulations that apply to all companies that use ordinary office VDUs such as computer screens. L26 ~ £8.95
LAW OF FOOD AND DRINK (THE) - Katharine Thompson - This book aims to present the law in a clear, straightforward and logical manner. 1996 ~ £29.95
REDUNDANCIES - Guy Prichard - This book is written for those advising employer and employee through the practical difficulties associated with redundancies. It tackles the fundamental principles and prepares the ground for those appearing before industrial tribunals. Contents include:- Consultation; Selection; Staff reduction; Redeployment; Reduction of Hours; Claims and payments. 1995 ~ £22.00
RIGHTS OF WAY - Simon Blackford - A well laid out guide, the book provides a step-by-step approach to the issue that is so important to both landowners and countryside users. 1999 - 2nd edition ~ £24.00
SCAMMELL & DENSHAM'S LAW OF AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS - H Densham & D Evans - This is the leading work on the subject and is an invaluable aid to surveyors, land agents and lawyers practising in this area. The supplement follows the layout of the main work and ensures the reader is kept completely up to date with all developments since the last edition was published. 8th edition 1996 - £192.00. Supplement 2000 - £48.00
WATER POLLUTION AND WATER QUALITY LAW - William Howarth and Donald McGillivray - This is a comprehensive study of the relevant national law. It provides an authoritative exposition and analysis of the law. 2001 ~ £85.00
MANAGEMENT
A B C BUDGETING & COSTING HANDBOOK - Agro Business Consultants - The Green Book is the 'Industry Standard' for today's agricultural businesses. It is completely revised every six months to keep right up-to-date. ~ £36.00 for one copy or £59.00 for annual subscription (two per year)
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND THE CAP - Paul Brassley - This book offers a simple and concise guide to the economics of the agricultural industry and the CAP. Assuming no knowledge of economic theory, it covers the economics of agriculture and provides an intelligible outline of the CAP's main features. 1997 ~ £14.99
AGRICULTURAL ETHICS - RESEARCH, TEACHING AND PUBLIC POLICY - P B Thompson - A unique collection of essays on a variety of agricultural and ethics issues. 1998 ~£36.50
AGRICULTURAL FINANCE - Warren F Lee, Michael J Boehlje, Aaron G Nelson and William G Murray - Explains the principles of agricultural finance, financial management of a farm business and financial markets and agricultural credit institutions. 1988 ~ £32.95
AGRICULTURAL NOTEBOOK - R J Soffe - As a standard work reference for all those in the farming industry, each edition has evolved to provide an abundance of current information. The 20th edition inc. issues such as animal welfare, the environment, organic agriculture and changes in the EU CAP. 20th Edition - 2003. £42.50
APPLIED FARM MANAGEMENT - J Turner and M Taylor - An important international textbook for students of farm business management, agriculture and the global agrifood industry around the world, as well as for all those involved in supplying finance and other inputs to agriculture. 1998 - 2nd edition - £24.50
BRITISH EQUESTRIAN DIRECTORY 2006 - Equestrian Management Consultants Ltd - Who and what everyone equestrian needs to know….can be found in the British Equestrian Directory (BED). By bringing together more than 21,0000 equine professionals, specialists and businesses, BED offers instant access to the entire British equestrian community. Dec-05 £17.50
BUILDING YOU OWN BUSINESS - John Hawkins - A clearly written and comprehensive volume which explores the joys, pitfalls and practicalities of setting up and launching a new business, or of going freelance. The author explains how to go about it, how to manage the finances and deal with such subjects as marketing, sales, handling customers, buying franchises, technology, credit control, the law and much more. 2003 £14.99
CASH FLOW PLANNING IN AGRICULTURE - James D Libbin, Lowell B Catlett and Michael L Jones - Describes the elements and use of cash flow planning as a vital aspect of economically successful farming. 1994 ~ £29.25
COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY - Edited by C Ritson and D R Harvey - Since the 1st edition (1991), several major developments have justified the need for a new edition. This book has been thoroughly updated and rewritten with a greater emphasis on the needs of students for a well-integrated, comprehensive textbook 1997 - 2nd edition - £27.50
COPING WITH RISK IN AGRICULTURE - J B Hardaker, R B M Huirne and J R Anderson - The aim of this book is to introduce the nature of agricultural decision-making under uncertainty, the concept of rational choice and its foundations in theories of probability and risk preference. This book is aimed at advisers to farmers. 1997 £27.50
COUNTRYSIDE NOTEBOOK (THE) - Richard J Soffe - This excellent new textbook has been carefully designed for use primarily on courses in rural and countryside management. The text will cover most information required by students and professionals such as lecturers, researchers, managers and consultants in agricultural sciences, environmental and rural studies. 2005 £37.50
DANGEROUS GOODS SAFETY MANUAL (THE) - David Lowe - The publication of this unique new work coincides with the introduction of new legislation requiring every company involved in the transportation of dangerous good to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor. 2000 ~ £18.99
FARM FAMILY BUSINESS (THE) - R Gasson and A Errington - Farming is practised as a predominantly family business. The authors focus not so much on the farm family or the farm business separately, but on the interaction between the two. 1993 ~ £27.50
FARM MACHINERY COSTS HANDBOOK - Agro Business Consultants - This is a unique publication and the definitive guide to farm machinery costs and charges. It contains thousands of machine costs broken down for individual items, in addition to complete operations, per hour, per hectare, per bale, per tonne - as appropriate. 2001 ~ £33.00
FARM MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - S A C - Scottish Agricultural Colleges - This latest edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date information for farmers, managers, accountants, students and all consultants involved in the assessment and planning of farm business. 26th edition. 2005. ~ £21.00 inc P&P
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR FARMERS AND RURAL MANAGERS - Martyn Warren - Now in its 4th edition, this book provides practical guidance on all aspects of financial management in the smaller business. Using ample worked examples, the author describes the basic skills of managing money, including budgeting, budgetary control and physical and financial recording and provides computer spreadsheets complete with formulas for the principal financial calculations. 1998 ~ £24.50
GREEN PAGES - THE DIRECTORY OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE UK - 11th edition - Designed by farmers for farmers, Green pages with over 45,000 entries, has proved useful for all those involved in the agricultural industry. 2002 ~ £25.00
JOHN NIX FARM MANAGEMENT POCKETBOOK - Imperial College at Wye - The annual agricultural costing books, looking at all crops and livestock options, and showing comparable gross margins. New editions September of each year. 2005 - 36th edition - ~ £16.00
LAND AND ESTATE MANAGEMENT - J Nix, P Hill , N Williams and J Bough - This well-known book has been updated to June 2002. It provides an overview of land managerial topics for those starting work on farms and estates and in land agency. It is also a useful reference for those reference for those working in allied professions such as accountancy and taxation, banking and finance, valuation and law. Students at colleges and universities will find the book to be required reading in their course work, and younger members of land or estate agencies will refer to it while preparing for their chartered surveyor examinations. 4th edition. 2003. ~ £19.99
LOCAL GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY - (SHAW'S) - This publication is the leading day-to-day reference book to local authorities of all types and provides vital information for anyone whose work brings them into contact with local authorities. 2005 ~ £37.50
ORGANIC FARM MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - University of Wales - The 6th edition includes marketing, certifications, converting to organic farming, crop and livestock productions and all costings relating. 2004 ~ £15.00
PRACTICAL ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR FARM AND SMALL BUSINESS - Ben Brown - Practical Accounting and Financial Management introduces basic accounting concepts and procedures and then develops them through a series of examples. This is followed by analysis and budgeting, so bridging a gap which has caused difficulty to many over the years. 2003 £14.99
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: HEDGES - Murray Maclean - Hedgerows are a cost-effective way to provide wind protection for crops, contain livestock and improve the quality of the landscape. Resource Management: Hedges gives farmers the skills to assess the type of hedge best suited to their land; effectively plant and establish ledges, deal with conservation considerations, Control weeds, diseases and pests and Maintain hedges effectively and efficiently. 2000 ~ £9.99
VALUATION OF RURAL PROPERTY - Peter A B Prag, MA, FRICS - The countryside is changing dramatically as farm incomes decline and the rural economy becomes increasingly diversified. As a consequence, the land market is more complex and uncertain then ever before and rural property valuation can encompass a widening range of issues and problems. Peter Prag provides essential practical information on valuations as well as on the farming business background and that of other rural activities, and on matters of law and taxation. The book is written for land managament practitioners and students, and will also be a useful reference for all professionally involved with land. 2nd edition. 2003. ~ £16.99
WORLD AGRICULTURE: TOWARDS 2015/2030 - Edited by Jelle Bruinsma - World Agriculture is the flagship publication from the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). It is a comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the long-term prospects for agriculture, nutrition and the food supplies throught the world. 2003 £35.00 Pb
YIELDS OF FARMER SPECIES - Constraints and Opportunities in the 21st Centruy - Edited by J Wiseman and R Sylvester-Bradley - Can we expect the dramatic increases of the last century to continue? What are the yield potentials of the species which are farmed now? How will new technologies affect yields achieved in future decades? To what extent will pests, pathogens, competing demands for resources, or scruples about farming processes, curtail our ability to innovate in the production of food? Solutions to these and other issues are debated in this volume. 2005 £70.00
MARKETING
AGRO-FOOD MARKETING - Edited by D I Padberg, C Ritson and L M Albisu - The purpose of this book is to integrate aspects of food product marketing with traditional agricultural marketing. Readership: Professionals in agricultural and food economics and marketing. 1997 £35.00
ECONOMICS OF WORLD WHEAT MARKETS - Edited by J M Antle and V H Smith - Recent and likely future developments in worldwide wheat markets among major exporting and importing countries are reviewed in this book 1999. HB. £70.00
FARMING, FOOD & POLITICS - THE MERCHANTS TALE - Diane Montague - A wonderful insight into the agricultural supply industry; this tells the story of grain merchants, seedsmen and chemical companies and how they have evolved over 200 years to the companies they are today. 2000 ~ £20.00
FOOD SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - Edited by Michael Bourlakis and Paul Weightman The food supply chain is a series of links and inter-dependencies, from farms to food consumers’ plates, embracing a wide range of disciplines. Food Supply Chain Management brings together the most important of these disciplines and aims to provide an understanding of the chain, to support those who manage parts of the chain and to enhance the development of research activities in the discipline 2004 £32.50
MARKETING GRAIN AND LIVESTOCK - Gary F Stasko, (iowa) - Written by an experienced educator with expertise in futures markets, hedging and technical price analysis; this edition teaches the basics of commodeities marketing by farmers, ranchers, grain elevators, packers and processors. 2003, 2nd edition £55.00
ORGANIC FARMING
ORGANIC CEREALS AND PULSES - D Younie, B R Taylor, J P Welsh and J M Wilkinson - New guide to producing and marketing grain crops to organic standards. Varieties, crop rotations and weed control guidelines, together with practical organic farm case studies are included in this important and timely technical review. Vital for all involved in organic food production. 2002 ~ £17.50
ORGANIC FARM MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK - University of Wales - The 6th edition includes marketing, certifications, converting to organic farming, crop and livestock productions and all costings relating. 2004 ~ £15.00
ORGANIC FARMING - Nicholas Lampkin - The leading English-language book on organic farming, covering the principles of organics and practical advice for crops, livestock and marketing. 2002. HB. ~ £24.95
ORGANIC FARMING AND GROWING - Francis Blake - This book outlines the principles of organic agriculture, giving advice for those considering going organic, and a step-by-step guide to conversion. Various farm enterprises are examined, including protected cropping, intensive vegetables, fileld vegetables, fruit and livestock. With further sections on soil care, manuring, nutrition, weed control, pests, diseases and marketing, this is a comprehensive practical guide for those starting out or considering organic farming. PB. Revised and Updated 2005. £14.99
ORGANIC GRASSLAND - Jon Newton:- Written by a recognised authority on the subject, the central theme of this book is that grassland can be a productive source of nutrients for livestock, provided it is managed correctly. ~ £14.95
ORGANIC LIVESTOCK FARMING - D Younie and J M Wilkinson - Organic Livestock Farming is a detailed, practical guide to the successful production and marketing of organic milk, meat and eggs; It provides technical information for all those involved. ~ £17.95
ORGANIC VEGETABLE PRODUCTION - A Complete Guide - Davies, Lennartsson - Organic Vegetable Production provides an invaluable, practical guide to the production of organic vegetables across a range of organic farming systems in temperate areas. It includes all aspects of production, including crop choice, fertility building and weed, pest and disease management within a framework of rotation design and business planning. The specific needs of a range of commonly grown vegetable crops are discussed in detail. 2005 £19.95
PROFITABLE ORGANIC FARMING - Jon Newton - Continued growth of organic farming is widely predicted. However the concern of many farmers is how to ensure that organic agriculture is a viable financial option. Drawing on the advice and experience of sucessful organic farmers, this book details, in practical terms, the factors needed to make organic farming a thriving commercial enterprise. 2004, 2nd edition £35.00
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