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- RDC Integrating Communities programme reopens
The Northern Ireland Rural Development Council (RDC) is delighted to announce the re-opening of the ‘Integrating Communities’ programme.
- EU Commission workshops at the Ploughing Championships
The annual National and European Ploughing Championships will take place once again this year in Fennin Farm in Athy, Co. Kildare.- The CAP Post-2013 -Summing up conference on the public debate
Following on from the CAP post 2013 debate in which people were invited to submit their views to the European Union on the future of European agricultural policy, a conference was organised to broadca- 3rd National Care Farm Conference
The 3rd National Care Farm Conference – “Care Farming – Working Partnerships” is due to take place on 16th September 2010 at Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.
- Support for Care Farming Through the RDPE
The Rural Development Programme England (RDPE) Network has been engaged with the National Care Farming Initiative to identify practical examples of where RDPE funding has been used to support care far- Smarter Travel in Rural Areas
A conference and training workshop has been organised by Tipperary Institute, Tipperary Energy Agency, North Tipperary Leader Partnership, Rural Transport Network and Mendes Limited.
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Pictured during the Social Farming study visit organised by the Rural Network
LAG representatives with Joan Woods (Growing Connections Care Farm) viewing some of the animals housed on the farm
Woodwork demonstration during a study visit to Growing Connections Care Farm
Martin McDonald addresses attendees at the Rural Services Seminar
Speakers at the recent Rural Services Seminar in Kesh, Co. Fermanagh
Members of the Village Renewal TWG pictured during their recent visit to Dromore, Co. Tyrone
Pictured during a study visit to Murloc Angling, as organised by the Rural Network for NI.
Participants pictured during a recent study visit to AFBI, Hillsborough, as organised by the Rural Network for NI.
Aideen McGloin (UCD) notes discussions during the Social Farming Workshop of the UK NRN conference
Delegates pictured in the main hall during the UK NRN conference
Representatives from the 4 UK Rural Networks pictured at the UK NRN conference in Belfast
Members of the Village Renewal TWG on a tour of Bingham House, Markethill during their March meeting
Speakers pictured at the recent UK NRN Conference in Belfast
NI Representatives pictured with Paul Keating at the Ireland NRN conference.
UK National Rural Network Conference Report Now AvailableThe final report, presentations and more from the first UK National Rural Network conference are now available. The event was held in Belfast in March 2010 and attracted delegates from the across the UK and further afield.
The two day event consisted of a full day of presentations, workshops and table discussions followed by a networking dinner. The second day also included two practical fieldtrips.
On the UK National Rural Network website you can find a range of information from the conference, including a full final report and presentations from speakers, including Dr Kate Braithwaite of the Carnegie UK Trust and Michael Dower and John Davies from the European Network for Rural Development.
Factsheet No 6 on 'Social Farming' is now availableRecent Comments
"Some interesting articles in this edition of RUR@L News including CAP reform, joint meeting on Thematic Working Groups and engaging young farmers in the implementation of the RDPs."
Joyce McMullan
"Big Lottery Fund has announced this new funding scheme in Northern Ireland, which you may wish to pass on to community voluntary groups with an interest in energy efficiency measures."
Joyce McMullan
"The Rural Network NI is keen to assist members in contributing to the debate over the coming months. Let us know any ideas you may have about how best we do this and/or comment on the debate using our online discussion forum."
steven cuddy
- EU Commission workshops at the Ploughing Championships
Revised Planning Guidelines for Building in Rural ...
"Under this policy does anyone think we would be able to divide a cottage and annexe (orignally the condition stated the two must not be separated) into two properties. Would any clause in this new policy provide hope for us to divide the property into two?"
Jane Bray