This category is for firms that offer expertise and knowledge in the science and technology of agriculture and allied disciplines. Examples would include agronomy, weed control and animal nutrition.
Advice on agronomy and breeding of evening primrose (Oenothera spp.) and borage (Borago officinalis). Site contains a range of published articles on the development of novel crops. www.lapinskas.com
Cattle production expert - specialising in the tropical zones, especially South and Central America, subjects including embryos and genetic improvement. members.tripod.com/~Simmental
Offers expertise in environmental management and project supervision of utility land areas such as railway, road, utility and right-of-way and parks. Australia. www.lmsonline.com.au
UK-based agricultural consultants in sustainable crop production; agricultural development; annual and perennial crops in temperate and tropical areas. www.biohybrids.co.uk
Providing soil, plant, and water analysis and diagnostic services and consultation to the nursery, agriculture and landscaping industries. www.soilandplantlaboratory.com
Jacob Martinez offers expertise in automatic fertilisation and irrigation techniques for vegetables and fruit in substrates in greenhouses or soil. hydroponics.homestead.com
An independent agribusiness research and consulting firm working primarily with clients in the crop protection, agricultural biotechnology, and specialty fertilizer industries. California. www.agindustries-rc.com
A biologically-based agricultural consulting company. Information on their philosophy, values and services, and articles about biological farming. Wisconsin. www.midwesternbioag.com
A group of independent soil, crop and livestock experts based in the United States who specialize in balancing animal rations and supplying products to meet production goals. There is some information on products and services on the site, and a members a agribasics.com
Florida-based service which provides advice and analytical services on soil, plants, fertilizer and water for an international clientele from Antigua to Zimbabwe. Helpful information on the site. www.agroservicesinternational.com
This New Mexico company offers contract research (to Good Laboratory Practice standards) and technical advice, specializing in weed control and pesticide use, including field investigations, technical support, acting as expert witness, and developing educ www.marathonag.com
United Kingdom based consultancy which advises on monitoring systems for Social Responsibility in Crop Production (SRP) (based on the British American Tobacco programme) and a range of tobacco leaf technology issues, addressed by specialist consultants wi www.leaftc.com
Texas-based company which offers land management services centered around GPS/GIS technology. These include: ranch mapping, wildlife and livestock management consulting, land improvement planning and oversight, precision agriculture, pre-lease/pre-purchas www.landitude.com
A Canadian consultant (Yvan Castaigne) with wide international experience in international rural development, water resources, irrigation, agriculture and Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The site provides a detailed curriculum vitae in English, F www.matox.com/yvan
Specializes in the hydroponics and aquaponics industries. Offers advice on greenhouse construction and management, nutrient application formulas, harvesting, packaging, marketing and distribution. gordoncreaser.com
A French company offering advice for farmers growing agricultural and horticultural crops in arid and semi-arid areas. The site gives a full description of the services available. www.ics-agri.com
A practicing farmer based in the South East United States who can provide advice on new techniques in agro-forestry, biological brush control, carbon sequestration, and multi-cropping. Includes some introductory information. www.silvopasture.com
Spanish consultancy in regulatory services and registration of agrochemical products, fertilisers, biocides and disinfectants, at EU community level. www.acgbioconsulting.com
Specialists in Contracted Field Research. Also offers GLP, biotech studies and pesticide efficacy trials in Wisconsin and Illinois. www.greatlakesag.com