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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
Minister Calls on Farmers to Create More Woodland
27/11/2009
Minister Gildernew MP, MLA has announced increases in forestry grants, under the Rural Development Programme to encourage more farmers and landowners to create their own woodland.
To see a copy of the full press release please click here. For details of the new forestry grant rates and a list of Frequently Asked Questions please log onto the Forest Service NI website.Send To A Friend »
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