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Archive News 2006 April to June

Launch of consultation on the new Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme
Date: 21/6/2006
Source: DARD
Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, David Cairns, MP, has launched a consultation on the new Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme. The proposed programme is set to run from 2007 to 2013 and is an integral part of the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's (DARD) Rural Strategy and the DARD Strategic Plan. This programme is also a requirement under European Council Regulation 1698/2005.
Charity to benefit from this year's Greenmount Country Show
Date: 12/6/2006
Source: DARD
One of the top local summer attractions each year is the Greenmount Country Show and this year's show will be held on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June at the Greenmount Campus of the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise near Antrim.
UFU hits out over fall in beef prices
Date: 12/6/2006
Source: Farming Life
The Ulster Farmers' Union has called for more stability in market prices in the local beef industry. With quotes for local beef cattle falling in the past two weeks, the UFU says meat processors are failing to send positive signals to producers.
New agri Minister in talks
Date: 12 Jun 2006
Source: Farming Life
NEW Farm Minister, David Cairns, held a series of meetings with political parties this week.
Rural planning faces legal fight
Date: 6 Jun 2006
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
A government clampdown on new homes in the Northern Ireland countryside is facing a High Court challenge.
Applications/amendments for 2006 IACS/Single Farm Payment
Date: 4 Jun 2006
Source: DARD
Farmers are reminded that the final acceptance date for 2006 Integrated Area Control System (IACS) / Single Applications is 9 June 2006.
Make It Known - Agriculture Counts
Date: 2 Jun 2006
Source: DARD Reporter
Farmers and growers are currently receiving forms for the 2006 Agricultural and Horticultural Census.
Reminder, sheep & goat keepers to return annual inventory Forms
Date: 1 Jun 2006
Source: DARD
Sheep and goat keepers are reminded that they must return their annual inventory form to DARD by 30 June 2006.
Nitrates Directive meeting with European Commission
Date: 30 May 2006
Source: DARD
A cross-departmental delegation has met with the European Commission to discuss key issues associated with the Nitrates Directive Action Programme.
DARD tests Foot & Mouth disease contingency plans
Date: 28 May 2006
Source: DARD
A Foot and Mouth Disease simulation exercise was carried out earlier this week by the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD).
NS Pigs talks to Euro partner
Date: 22 May 2006
Source: Farming Life Online
THE North South Pig Company (NS Pigs) is in discussions with a major European pork processing business which will allow the all-island pig venture to significantly expand the scope of its current operations, Farming Life has learned.
Sheep Shearing - Are you up to speed?
Date: 18 May 2006
Source: Gary Haslem, CAFRE
CAFRE run a series of sheep shearing courses, all of which except the advanced are suitable for shearers at beginner and intermediate level. British Wool Marketing Board approved instructors deliver them ensuring quality training is provided.
New Minister outlines farming vision at Balmoral
Date: 11 May 2006
Source: DARD Reporter
David Cairns, the new Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), today took up his first engagement under his agricultural and rural development brief.
Single Farm Payments 2006 update
Date: 10 May 2006
Source: DARD Reporter
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has advised that the receipt of 2006 IACS / Single Applications is proceeding smoothly.