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23 February 2012
NEWS
- 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
- Rural Ireland will be main driver for Irish Economy
- DARD TO HOLD STAKEHOLDER ROADSHOWS
ARCHIVES
- 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
- Davagh Forest Trails
- Fleming Agri Invests to Grow Export Markets
- Village SOS Reopens
- Creative Industries Innovation Fund ReLaunched
- Villages Battle it Out for Calor Crown
- PHA Grants Scheme Southern area Open for applications
- EU BIOREGIONS Project
- CAFRE lead the way at Renewable Energy Awards
- Youth in the Countryside Conference
- Forest multifunctionality and local governance
- Multi Million Pound Investment by Westland Horticulture
- 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
- NITB Events Fund Launched
- Rural development funding boosts Social Economy Enterprise
- Enterprise Minister praises UK Taste Supreme Champion
- Find out more about Charity Bank
- 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
- Irish Countryside Policy Framework Published
- 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
- Innovative Partnership Promotes Connemara
- Craft Industry helping to put tourism on the map
- International Year of Forests 2011
- Proceedings from the 12th NRN Meeting
- Report published on the NI Food and Drinks Processing Sector
August 2011
- Agriculture Minister meets food sector representatives
- EN RD Latest Publications
- Download ELARDs Latest Newsletter
- OFCOM Announces Better Value Rural Broadband
- EU Member State Mid Term Evaluations Now Available
- 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
- Find out what is happening across rural Wales
- 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
- 7th Annual Environment Ireland Conference
- 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
- Seminars to Discuss Lough Neagh Development
- Interested in Sustainable Rural Development
- Cluster Networking Forum Meets
- Farming Case Studies Prepared by Ireland NRN
- Consultation on Learner and Restricted Driving Schemes
- Proceedings from the 7th ENRD Coordination Committee
- Rural Network Continues to Deliver Training to LAGs
- New collaboration to help companies boost performance
- Short Supply Chain Working Group established
- EESC Hearing on LEADER as a tool for local development
- RDC Chief Executive awarded MBE
- The ENRD RDP Projects database is now online
- Colloquium on Carbon Zero Research
June 2011
- Updates from EN RD
- ELARD NEWS Issue 11 Now Available
- Ireland NRN Newsletter Issue 7 Published
- Historic Building Grant Aid Scheme Reopens
- Will your Village Win Calor Village of the Year 2011
- 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
- Integrated approach to tackle rural difficulties required
- Find out more about ELARD
- Italian NRN hosts Cooperaction Day
- LAGs Global Network Seminar
- European Year of Volunteering Conference
- RCN hosts Rural White Paper Action Plan Consultations
- Proceedings from the 11th NRN Meeting
- ENRD Rural News Available
May 2011
- NI Heritage Lottery Fund Committee Seeks Members
- LeaderFEST 2011
- Seminar to discuss role of forestry in the socioeconomical development of rural areas
- Northern Ireland Regional Food Programme open for applications
- Community Relations Week 2011
- Rural Economy in Focus
- North East LAG Hosts RDP Workshop
April 2011
- 3rd International Rural Tourism and Agritourism Fair AGROTRAVEL 2011
- RURAL NEWS 15 Now Available
- PPS21 Design Guide Launched
- CAAN Research Published
- Moving Villages Partner Search Request
- Princes Trust Enterprise Programme Open for Applications
- Gildernew presents CAP reform response to the EU Commission
- RDC Making a Difference Across Rural Northern Ireland
- New Venture Capital Initiative Announced
- Foster delivers more help for small businesses
- 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
- Irelands first ECONOMUSEE opens in Westmeath
- EN RD Project of the Month
- Agriculture Minister celebrates creation of 400 new childcare places
- Lottery Cash to Help NI Community Venues Save Money
- The Enterprise NI Loan Fund
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
- Ireland NRN Conference Presentations Now Available
- Latest edition of EN RD Newsletter available
- Social Enterprise Partnership in Practice Study Visit
- LeaderFEST 2011
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year Open for Entries
- GROW South Antrim Open for Further Applications
- Local Government Reform Consultation Workshop
- Match funding and Bridging finance available to support RDP Funding
- Northern Ireland Housing Conference 2011
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
- Strabane Network Organise Workshops on Legal Structures
- STEP hosts Rural Information and Advice Fair
- 15M Pounds Lottery Programme to Make Better Use of NI Community Space
- ENRD RURAL News Issue 13 Now Available
- Vital Links Training
- NICVA hold Draft Budget Consultation Meetings
- DARD Seeks Views on EC Communication on CAP Reform
- Investment into faster broadband in rural areas announced
- Sustainable Technologies Workshop Organised by UUJ
- 10 Year Review of the Regional Development Strategy
- Countryside Recreation Network host Green Spaces Event
- METS Scheme extends closing date for applications
- Social Economy Event
- Farm Diversification Info Guide launched
- Bioenergy Sector Workshop
January 2011
- DARD Launch Consultation on CAP Communication
- Rural Enterprise and Entrepreneurship championed in new report
- Rural Report 2 Now available
- Latest editions of ENRD Rural News 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
- Cost of rural living highlighted in new report
- Dumfries Galloway LEADER Awards 2010
- Community Planning to be piloted in Omagh & Fermanagh
- 25th International Leadership workshop for Rural Youth
- Killinchy Company At Cutting Edge after Rural Development Grant
- Guide on NorthSouth Cooperation in Rural Development Launched
- 2nd European Periurban LEADER Meeting.
- Minister attends Practical On-Farm Renewable Energy Event
- Fermanagh Rural Community Network Hosts Funding Seminar
- Rural Enabler Programme launched
- LEADER as a driver for Rural Europe
- UK Network updates
- UK National Rural Network updates
- Craft Business unite under Sligo brand logo
- Food and drink companies take part in Food for Thought event
- Grants on Offer to Grow Farm Family Skills
- Housing Executive launch Housing Guide for Rural Young People
- Jobs in Rural Ireland Ireland National Rural Network Conference 2010
November 2010
- Evidence and Innovation event held in Cookstown
- Gildernew announces new GBP7million tranche of Farm Modernisation funding
- Monthly Members Bulletin October 2010
- NI Housing Executive Rural Action Plan Progress Report
- 5th Meeting of the Leader Sub-committee
- Cross Border Special Educational Needs Conference
- Employers for Childcare Special Needs Survey
- Netherlands Seek NI Cooperation partner
- Kilrea firm scoops top UK Food Award
- Wales Rural Network Conference Update
- RDC Chief Executive to present at Croatian Conference
- Nurturing villages with GROW funding
- Village Design Statement launch in Co. Meath
October 2010
- EU Seminar Ensuring Good management of Rural Development programmes 20072013
- Willows and Miscanthus Best Practice Guides launched
- Workshop 2010 on cross compliance
- New ROI Rural Schemes and Services Booklet launched
- Scottish Rural Network host EU Rural Cooperation Fair
- Carnegie UK Trust suggest CAP overhaul
- Hazel encourages families to get on course
- Village Renewal at Forefront of Rural Development
- Farm Modernisation Programme will open soon
- EU Commission workshops at the Ploughing Championships
- ECOVAST International Conference
- Support for Care Farming Through the RDPE
- 3rd National Care Farm Conference
- The CAP Post-2013 -Summing up conference on the public debate
- Hedge Laying Demonstrations and Training
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
- Tyrone company finds success with unique recycling unit
- Cloughbane expansion boosts food industry in Tyrone
August 2010
- Rural Network Plans Seminar on Social Farming
- Farm Modernisation Programme to open in September
- Gildernew and McGimpsey launch initiative to improve health and well being in rural areas
- Minister Gildernew urges farmers to plant more trees
July 2010
- DARD Renewable Energy Action Plan Launched
- Social Farming – An Opportunity for Northern Ireland?
- Farmers Urged to apply for Diversification Grants
- GROW South Antrim Summer 2010 Newsletter Available
- 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
- Study Visit for a Spanish Local Action Group to the UK
- What is the CAP?
- Revamped EN RD Website Now Live!
- GROW South Antrim Open for Applications
May 2010
- Greening Your Supply Chain
- Northern Ireland Multiple Deprivation Measure 2010 release date
- The future of European Agriculture Policy Call for Public Debate
- 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
- Quality food and drink sales drive growth in exports
- We Want Your Feedback!
- Ist Edition of Rural Report Published
- Connecting Rural Development
- Cluster Networking Begins
- NI Hosts First UK National Rural Network Conference
- Sustainable Energy for the Rural Village Environment
March 2010
- Groundwork NI hosts seminars on Developing Community Allotments (12-02-10)
- Axis 1 Funding Opportunities for Farm Families (12-02-10)
- II. European LEADER Expo (11-02-10)
- Northern Ireland to host 1st UK National Rural Network Conference (10-02-10)
- SWARD Celebrates GBP2m Support to Rural Communities (08-02-10)
- Rural White Paper moves up a gear (02-02-10)
- Services Directive Comes into Force across the EU (02-02-10)
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)
- 7th National Rural Networks Meeting Report (13-01-10)
- Fifth Annual ICLRD Conference (11-01-10)
January 2010
- Ireland Rural Network Annual Conference Proceedings Now Available (23-12-09)
- Happy Christmas from the Rural Network team (15-12-09)
- Christmas Networking Get Together huge success (16-12-09)
- DARD Publish Draft Children & Young People Action Plan 2010-2012
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
- Northern Periphery Programme conference 2009 (29-10-09)
- 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)
- Diversification challenge goes from strength to strength (12-10-09)
- Sweden LAG Partner Search Lake Fishing (6-10-09)
- 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)
- Rural Tourism & Artisan Food Conference (24-09-09)
- Teagasc to hold major Rural Development Conference (24-09-09)
- Alternative Farm Enterprises Cheese making (22-09-09)
- Rural White Paper Stakeholder Sub Groups update Minister (17-09-09)
- French LAG Peri-Urban Seminar Programme confirmed(29-10-09)
- Social Economy Show and Tell Event (09-09-09)
- Down Rural Area Partnership receive 190 applications to three measures (01-09-09)
- Polish Seminar Cooperation Projects – interregional and international (1-09-09)
September 2009
- LAG members enjoy first Study Visit (17-08-09)
- Laois Farms Partnership adding value through branding (3-8-09)
August 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)
- National Rural Networks, 6th meeting Budapest October 16th 2009 (10-07-09)
- Italian National Rural Network Propose 3 Thematic Networks (6-7-09)
- UK NRN Website goes live (8-709)
- Polish Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Cooperation Projects Seminar (1-7-09)
July 2009
- Transnational Cooperation offers received in June 2009 (29-7-09)
- 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
- 1st International Forum on Cooperation in Rural Development
- 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
LeaderFEST 2011
08/04/2011
LeaderFEST 2011 will take place on 17-18th May 2011 in the historic town of Stramberk, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech republic.
This 2 day event will engage LAG representatives and other rural development stakeholders from across the EU - including the 27 member states and other EU countries.
This meeting will focus on exchanging experiences and examples of good practice and the also discuss the future of LEADER in 2014-2020.
Closing date for registrations is 30th April and fees are applicable.
For further information visit: http://nsmascr.cz/leaderfest2011 or click on the relevent links below:
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Joyce McMullan
21/04/2011"Closing date for registrations to this seminar has now been set as 30th April 2011"
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