Axis 1: Farm Competitiveness

The first Axis of the RDP is aimed at improving the competitiveness of farm enterprises through support for restructuring, development and innovation. Measures under this Axis have the objective of promoting structural change at farm level and include support for training, installation aid for young farmers, early retirement and modernisation of agricultural holdings through on farm investment.

Two new Welfare Schemes for Pigs Farmers and Poultry Producers

June 21, 2010
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The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, has announced details of two new on-farm investment schemes designed to improve the standards of animal welfare in sow housing and for poultry production.

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New Sow Housing Scheme to be launched as part of revised Rural Development Programme

March 1, 2010

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Mr Brendan Smith TD, will shortly announce details of the new Sow Housing Scheme, to be implemented as part of the revised Rural Development Programme, which will provide €13 million to producers to assist in conversion to loose housing for sows.

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Minister Smith Confirms Approval of Revised Rural Development Programme

January 22, 2010

The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, Brendan Smith TD, confirmed that Ireland’s revised Rural Development Programme (RDP) has been approved by the EU Rural Development Management Committee meeting in Brussels on Wednesday the 20th of January.

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Proceedings: Building Alliances in Agriculture & Rural Development

December 22, 2009

Proceedings from the National Rural Network annual conference entitled “Building Alliances in Agriculture and Rural Development” are now available.

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