Archive for August, 2009

Irish Rural Development Programme: EC approves amendments to Axis 3 & 4

Posted on 31 Aug 2009 | 0 Comments
National Rural Network

The European Commission has informed the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs that they have agreed to a proposed amendment in relation to Axes [...]

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“Payments have commenced for the 2007-2013 LEADER Programmes – Opportunity for rural communities to create 12,000 Jobs” – Ă“ CuĂ­v

Posted on 31 Aug 2009 | 0 Comments
National Rural Network

Éamon Ó Cuív T.D., Minister of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, last week (24/08/09) announced that payment for projects has commenced under the Rural Development [...]

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Alternative Farm Enterprises: Ice cream production

Posted on 10 Aug 2009 | 2 Comments
National Rural Network

Baldwin’s Farmhouse Ice Cream is an innovative on-farm enterprise that Waterford farmer Thomas Baldwin has developed in order to give him greater control over his [...]

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Glenbarrow Farms: adding value through branding

Posted on 02 Aug 2009 | 1 Comment
National Rural Network

Laois Partnership Company has a proud history of promoting economic and social development in the county. Their Glenbarrow Farms project illustrates how they’ve applied their [...]

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