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18 May 2012
NEWS
- Boost Programme Goes on the Road
- Challenges and Opportunitles for DARD outlined at Balmoral Show
- Minister ONeill briefs MEPs on CAP Reform Response
- EU Rural Review on Leader and Cooperation
- Safeguarding the future of the LEADER approach
- Ireland NRN Publish Spring Edition of Newsletter
- Housing Executive Rural Regeneration Funding Opportunities
- Women in Rural Development Seminar Launched
- Appointment of members to the Agri Food Strategy Board
- Whats Happening May 2012
- NER to reopen for applications
- Village SOS Calls for Applications
- Free resources to celebrate Volunteers Week 2012
- Sported Small Grant Programme Opens
- New Initiative Designed to Reduce Number of Farm Fatalities
ARCHIVES
- Farm Families Support Event Planned
- ONeill highlights importance of preserving rural heritage
- Kerr Signs take the wrap for Titanic Bus Tour
- ONeill highlights the importance of Succession Planning
- Whitehead Community Centre gets facelift
- ONeill launches Rural Learning Programme for primary schools
- Minister presents CAP reform response to EU Commission
- RDPE Network Holds Forestry Workshop
- DARD Response to EU CAP Reform Proposals
- Events Funding for the Foyle and Carlingford Areas
- ONeill welcomes initiative to address rural crime
- Whats Happening April 2012 Edition
- Spring Ahead Make the most of your Opportunities
- Extension to Minority Ethnic Development Fund
- Minister ONeill addresses UFU Annual Dinner
- Local communities urged to grasp tourism opportunities
April 2012
- Foster announces first CoFund NI investment deals
- Latest Edition of Rural Report Now Available
- New ENRD Magazine Published
- Foster congratulates Fermanagh candle company on Titanic success
- Status of the Horse Public Consultation
- Report from the ARD Stakeholder Event Published
- Helping to grow a stronger supply chain
- Land eligibility and Mapping workshops announced
- Ministers join forces to improve health and well being in rural areas
- Lagan Rural Partnership Seeks Funding Applications
- CAFRE to deliver further wind energy workshops
- New factsheet on Community Led Local Development
- Chesney to host Focus Farm visit
- Countdown underway to Greenmount Centenary Show 2012
- Foster welcomes 16m GDP fund to help SMEs create jobs
- ENERGY INDEPENDENCE A Scottish Village Leads the Way
- ENRD publish Rural Finance report
- DARD Roadshows Continue
- Proceedings from the 14th NRN Meeting
- The Princes Countryside Fund opens soon for applications
- Coastal Communities Fund Launched
- BBC Audience Council NI seeks members
- Agri Food Strategy Board Members Sought
- Manager appointed to 50m growth fund
- Reports on mental health issues in rural areas launched
March 2012
- New employability training Boost for young people
- ENRD publish Thematic Working Group leaflets
- Youth Dedicated Seminar In Hungary
- Bursaries Available for Social Enterprise Programme
- ELARD NEWS Issue 14 Available
- Solar power on the farm and in the home
- 16million GDP to help address rural poverty
- Funding a stronger supply chain
- VAT and DARD Online Services Drop in Sessions
- Farmers urged to create new woodlands
- Give Your View on Supporting Families Programme
- Nature Tourism Cooperation Offer
- Minister meets Countryside AgriRural Partnership
- Farm Future Clinic Launches in Farming Life
- LeaderFest 2012 Announced
- Campaign celebrates 50th Anniversary of CAP
- Landmark event to help NIs rural community enterprises
- New website highlights Food from Fife
- Minister Praises Community Heritage Project
- Foster congratulates Fivemiletown on export success
February 2012
- Rural Ireland will be main driver for Irish Economy
- DARD TO HOLD STAKEHOLDER ROADSHOWS
- AGRIFOOD PROCESSING MARKETING GRANTS OPEN
- Innovative farm cubicle means happier and healthier cows
- Opportunities for Young Entrepreneurs
- Community Pharmacy Partnership Funding Available
- OnFarm Renewable Energy Seminar Heads to Enniskillen
- Snack food company helped to focus on healthier lifestyle
- Rural Development In Action Publication Launched
- Proceedings from 8th Coordination Committee
- International Summer School of Rural Development
- Community Renewable Energy in Ireland Publication Launched
January 2012
- Invest NI outlines key role in delivering Economic Strategy
- First European Market of Local Products Announced
- 3rd LINC Conference Announced
- Major investment announced for local agrifood sector
- Irish Minister Announces Bioenergy Scheme
- Calling all businesses in NI
- Outcomes from 4th ELARD Council Meeting
- Happy Christmas from the Rural Network Team
- ENRD guide to EC proposals post 2013
- Proceedings from 13th NRN meeting
- New focus for RDP spend outlined by Minister
- Network Seeks Views on Networking Activity
- Social Farming Project Coordinator Vacancy
- Diversification boosts the rural economy
- Holestone YFC Bring Community Venue Back to Life
- Tourism Development Scheme Opens for Applications
December 2011
- Communications Highlighted at Major ENRD Event
- New Guide to Sustainable Living Launched
- Seminar discusses Bio Energy Production from Forests
- EU Rural Review Available
- Draft Economic Strategy out for consultation
- Environment Forum Looking to the future
- New Growth Loan Fund Approved
- Call for Additional Focus Farmers
- Livery Yard Saddles Up After Rural Development Grant
- Support for Farm Families Evening Co Down
- Social Investment Fund Out for Consultation
- Minister announces funding to World War II heritage project
- OUR CHILDREN THEIR EDUCATION
- Club scores success with rural development funding
- Young entrepreneurs have huge role to play in growing economy
- RDPs State of Play Across Europe
- ELARD News Issue 13 Now Available
- DARD launches consultation on CAP proposals
- Proceedings from National Rural Development Conference
- DETI Launches Economic Commentary
- Cloughbane Farm Foods plans new gluten and allergen free products
- Innovation Vouchers for small companies open until Nov 30th
- Further seminar to support for farm families
- Seminars to Focus on Finance
- Regional Food Programme Closing Soon
November 2011
- ENRD Rural News Now Available
- Ireland NRN publish Autumn 2011 Newsletter
- Agriculture and Food Seminar
- Village SOS Roadshow Visits Northern Ireland
- Renewable Heat Workshop
- Rural Renewables Seminar Generates Discussion
- Food Harvest 2020 to Drive Rural Development
- ONeill outlines economic case for the agrifood sector
- CALOR NAMES ITS VILLAGES OF THE YEAR 2011
- Calling all women to the Focus Farm Programme
- Wales Rural Network Publish October Bulletin
- Successful Axis 3 Networking
- Applications sought for Impact 2012 awards
October 2011
- Support for Farm Families Event
- Village SOS Reopens
- Creative Industries Innovation Fund ReLaunched
- Villages Battle it Out for Calor Crown
- Youth in the Countryside Conference
- Seminar Examines Bioenergy from forests
- Minister ONeill claims innovation is driving the success of the agri food sector
- Ireland NRN Case Study on Farm Safety
- Findings on Social Economy Report Released
- ONeill announces new arrangements for Countryside Management Scheme
- Rural development funding boosts Social Economy Enterprise
- Enterprise Minister praises UK Taste Supreme Champion
- Northern Ireland Economic Conference
- Leader Post 2013 International Conference
- Support for business strengthens economy
September 2011
- RDP investment of 2m in Lagan Rural Partnership area
- Are you ready to tender workshops for Social Enterprises
- Cluster Networking Continues
- Rural development funding takes off in the North West
- Information Evenings Planned for North East Region
- GROW LAG to reopen for funding call
- Grants for improving energy efficiency in NI community venues
- GROW South Antrim new edition of newsletter
- RDP funded project nominated for award
- Scottish LEADER Conference 2011
- Lagan Rural Partnership calls for applications
- Lagan Rural Partnership launches Rural News publication
- Renewable Energy Projects Now Eligible for NIRDP Funding
- North East Region LAG Call for Applications
- Lottery Answers SOS from Rural Communities
- Practical OnFarm Renewable Energy Event
- Farm Woodland Premium Scheme New Claim Process Workshops
- Creative Industries Innovation Fund CIIF now open
August 2011
- Creative Industries Innovation Fund is launched
- Local companies scoop food Oscars
- Minister ONeill meets EU Commission to discuss CAP Reform
- EAFRD Examples of LEADER Projects Brochure
- Food companies urged to embrace social media
- New International LEADER Network is established
- Funding for rural broadband solutions announced
- Minister ONeill comments on EU budget proposals
- Health Minister launches Rural Voices Matter report
- RNNI Mid Term Evaluation Summary Report
- Carlow County Organises Social Farming Seminar
- Rural Fund Welcomes New Grant Applications
- Commissioner Ciolos on the future EU budget and agriculture
July 2011
- EU Commission Rep visits NIRDP Funded Projects
- Cluster Networking Forum Meets
- Farming Case Studies Prepared by Ireland NRN
- Rural Network Continues to Deliver Training to LAGs
- Short Supply Chain Working Group established
- The ENRD RDP Projects database is now online
June 2011
- Updates from EN RD
- ELARD NEWS Issue 11 Now Available
- Ireland NRN Newsletter Issue 7 Published
- Breakfast Seminar on Renewable Energy To Take Place
- Minister ONeill Completes First Engagements
- Closing date approaches for AgriFood Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme
- ELARD Calendar of Events
- Rural Network NI Welcomes New Ministers Into Post
- Rural Network NI joins Facebook
- Find out more about ELARD
- Italian NRN hosts Cooperaction Day
May 2011
- 3rd International Rural Tourism and Agritourism Fair AGROTRAVEL 2011
- Gildernew presents CAP reform response to the EU Commission
- RDC Making a Difference Across Rural Northern Ireland
- Funds for New Tranche of Farm Modernisation Announced
- Rural Network welcomes Minister Gildernew to Social Farming Seminar In Fermanagh
- Positive Response to Tranche 2 of METS
- Processing and Marketing Grant Scheme PMG open for applications
- Gildernew sets out vision for the countryside
- Agriculture Minister celebrates creation of 400 new childcare places
March 2011
- DARD publish revised guidance on Rural Proofing
- Cooperation Project Event Organised for SWARD Cluster Area
- Organic Farming Scheme to open on 7 March 2011
- First round of funding issued under the Farm Modernisation Programme
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Open for Entries
- GROW South Antrim Open for Further Applications
February 2011
- Ireland NRN Conference Rescheduled
- ICT and Rural Areas Building the Knowledge Society at Grassroots Level
- LAGs Open for Applications
- Gildernew Highlights Benefits of the Social Economy in Rural Areas
- New LAG Event Held in Brussels
- Investment into faster broadband in rural areas announced
- METS Scheme extends closing date for applications
- Social Economy Event
- Farm Diversification Info Guide launched
January 2011
- DARD Launch Consultation on CAP Communication
- Rural Enterprise and Entrepreneurship championed in new report
- Rural Report 2 Now available
- ENRD Publish Examples of Projects Brochure
- Manure Efficiency Technology Scheme (METS) re-opens
- Mid Term Evaluation of RDP 20072013
December 2010
- GBP15MILLION GRANTAID FOR AGRIFOOD INDUSTRY
- EU Commission outlines blueprint for CAP post 2013
- Dumfries Galloway LEADER Awards 2010
- Community Planning to be piloted in Omagh & Fermanagh
- Guide on NorthSouth Cooperation in Rural Development Launched
- Rural Enabler Programme launched
- Grants on Offer to Grow Farm Family Skills
November 2010
- Gildernew announces new GBP7million tranche of Farm Modernisation funding
- Wales Rural Network Conference Update
- RDC Chief Executive to present at Croatian Conference
- Nurturing villages with GROW funding
October 2010
- EU Seminar Ensuring Good management of Rural Development programmes 20072013
- Scottish Rural Network host EU Rural Cooperation Fair
- Hazel encourages families to get on course
- Village Renewal at Forefront of Rural Development
- Farm Modernisation Programme will open soon
- Support for Care Farming Through the RDPE
- 3rd National Care Farm Conference
September 2010
- Farm Family Options Call for Applications
- What the Equality Commission Can Offer
- Pilot project to create new woodlands
- Seminar Witnesses Social Farming in Action
- Minister Gildernew - Modernisation money delivers on the ground
- Martin McDonald judges Drumfries & Galloway Rural Awards
August 2010
- Rural Network Plans Seminar on Social Farming
- Farm Modernisation Programme to open in September
July 2010
- DARD Renewable Energy Action Plan Launched
- Social Farming – An Opportunity for Northern Ireland?
- Farmers Urged to apply for Diversification Grants
- ARC North West Open for Applications
- Find out more about the UK National Rural Network
- Rural Network NI attends Scottish Leader Conference
- Rural Services Seminar Serves Up Debate
- Mid Term Review of Programme
- Major progress in renewable energy in Ireland
- Revised Planning Guidelines for Building in Rural Areas Published
June 2010
- Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure (NIMDM) 2010 Report Launched
- SOAR open for applications
- Farm Family Options Skills Training Closing for Applications
- ARC North West Host Village Renewal Working Group
- Rural Services Thematic Programme Launched
- Co-operation Working Group Established
- Rural Network Website revamp
- What is the CAP?
- Revamped EN RD Website Now Live!
- GROW South Antrim Open for Applications
May 2010
- Village Renewal Working Group meets in Markethill
- SWARD Open for Applications
- More Rural Development Funding On Offer In County Down
- GBP1 million of Rural Development Funding awarded to Rural Businesses in the North West
- Funding announced to tackle poverty and exclusion in rural areas
April 2010
- We Want Your Feedback!
- Ist Edition of Rural Report Published
- Cluster Networking Begins
- NI Hosts First UK National Rural Network Conference
March 2010
- Groundwork NI hosts seminars on Developing Community Allotments (12-02-10)
- Axis 1 Funding Opportunities for Farm Families (12-02-10)
- Northern Ireland to host 1st UK National Rural Network Conference (10-02-10)
February 2010
- National Care Farming Initiative organises Seminar (27-01-10)
- Village Renewal Grouping Meets in Hillsborough (26-01-10)
- Emerald Isle Reprocessing receive funding from GROW (18-01-10)
January 2010
- Ireland Rural Network Annual Conference Proceedings Now Available (23-12-09)
- Christmas Networking Get Together huge success (16-12-09)
December 2009
- Minister Calls on Farmers to Create More Woodland
- Rural Fund Instrumental in Kick Starting New Businesses In Lagan (24-11-09)
- Update on Village Renewal & Development Working Group (23-11-09)
- Farm Family Options Programme Call for Applications (19-11-09)
- Ministers announce new transport scheme for rural dwellers (10-11-09)
- Lagan Rural Partnership opens RDP measures (05-11-09)
- Ireland Rural Network Annual Conference 2009 (02-11-09)
November 2009
- Down Rural Area Partnership witness demand for rural funds (20-11-09)
- Transnational Cooperation offers received until October 2009 (15-10-09)
- First meeting of Village Renewal and Development Thematic Group (13-10-09)
- Social Economy Show and Tell success
October 2009
- New Social Enterprise Factsheet Published (23-09-09)
- Irish National Rural Network sets up strategic working group (29-09-09)
September 2009
- Scottish Rural Gathering announced (30-7-09)
- LEADER Programme relaunched in Ireland
- Register to become a Member of the Rural Network (16-7-09)
- UK NRN Website goes live (8-709)
July 2009
- Across the Axis an Excellent Networking Event (16-6-09)
- Lagan Rural Partnership launches website (11-6-09)
- Ireland National Rural Network website launched (1-7-09)
June 2009
- Launch of the North East Region Rural Development Programme.
- National Rural Networks 5th meeting, Seville, Spain June 8th 2009 (04-04-09)
May 2009
- National Rural Networks, 4th meeting Brussels April 29th 2009
- UK National Rural Network Steering Group meet in Belfast
- Gildernew proposes scheme for Less Favoured Areas
- Rural Areas and Agriculture conference - Warsaw April 28th
April 2009
- EU Rural Development Policy 2007-2013
March 2009
- Uk National Rural Network Action Plan
January 2009
- Consultation Responses from Network Event
- Programme Summary Newsletter November 2008
- Glossary of Terms
December 2008
- New Rural Network announced
November 2008
DARD TO HOLD STAKEHOLDER ROADSHOWS
30/01/2012
DARD is to hold seven Stakeholder Roadshows throughout Northern Ireland during February and March 2012.
These events will provide you with the opportunity to ask questions of and give your views directly to officials who are attending on topics including CAP Reform, the development of a Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 and EU Compliance.
Letter of Invitation & Venue List
Each Roadshow will start with a Keynote Address at 8:00pm (doors open at 7.30pm) and will end at 9:15pm.
As places are limited at each venue please confirm attendance to Sarah Castles-Higgins on 02890 378335 or email better.regulations@dardni.gov.uk by the date listed on the attached document. Places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
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