Useful Links
LOCAL
Pentalk was set up as a localised
rapid reaction scheme to provide free computers and IT
training for farmers and their families at the height
of the foot and mouth crisis, it rapidly spread to the
whole of Cumbria and now has almost 1500 farmers in its
membership.
http://www.pentalk.org
The Rural Women's Network has been set
up through Voluntary Action Cumbria to provide support
and advice
services for rural women who are seeking work or who
are hoping to enter self-employment
www.ruralwomen.org.uk
Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency
www.crea.co.uk
Cumbria Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group
www.fwag.org.uk
NATIONAL
Cattle Tracing System Online
www.bcms.gov.uk/
Defra web site
www.defra.gov.uk
FWAG - Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group
www.fwag.org.uk
Information on Nitrate Vulnerable Zone
www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/quality/nitrate
Meat and Livestock Commission
www.mlc.org.uk