Welcome to the latest “News Bites” from the Irish National Rural Network where we bring you a sample of local, national and international “news bites” that are hopefully of interest to you, our readers.
Environ 2010
Limerick Institute of Technology, in collaboration with the Environmental Science Association of Ireland (ESAI), will host the 20th Irish Environmental Researchers’ Colloquium - ENVIRON 2010 - from Wednesday, 17th to Friday, 19th February 2010. The ENVIRON colloquium is Ireland’s largest annual environmental conference which aims to link environmental researchers with important environmental issues and concerns; its principal objective is to nurture and promote environmental research and associated innovative technologies. [Read more ...]
The IFA and Retail Food Prices
One can only have sympathy for farmers who are struggling with current market conditions. However, the current campaign by the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) aimed at blaming retailers for falling prices is based on poor economics and its calls for policy intervention should be resisted by government. [Read more ...]
Ask not what your local club can do for you, but rather what
The financial catastrophe that has engulfed the economy has not spared GAA clubs up and down the country. From all parts, I hear stories of long-established and famous clubs which are in dire straits because of heavy debt and the collapse of asset values. [Read more ...]
ICLRD Briefing Papers
The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) is publishing a series of short timely articles that explore how various forms of planning, enacted at different spatial scales, can contribute to better collaboration on the pressing issues facing both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. [Read more ...]
New Macra Club in Leitrim
Macra is back in Leitrim again. ‘South Leitrim’ is Macra’s newest club and they are looking for members. [Read more ...]
Teagasc: Outlook 2010 - Economics of Agriculture
The Teagasc event entitled “Outlook 2010 - Economics of Agriculture” was held in Portlaoise on Friday January the 15th. Topics included Farm Incomes and the Macro Economy, Farm Incomes Investments & Borrowing, Costs of Production in Farming, Tillage, Cattle and Sheep, Dairy, Pigs, Forestry, CAP after 2013: a Concept for the long view, Negotiations on CAP 2013+: state of play and issues emerging in the debate. The proceedings of the conference are available here.
Belfast date for first UK National Rural Network Conference
The UK National Rural Network will hold its first rural development networking conference, hosted by the Rural Network for Northern Ireland, in the Holiday Inn, Belfast on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 March 2010. [Read more ...]
SECAD Village and Area Enhancement Training for Community Groups
South and East Cork Area Development Ltd (SECAD) has commissioned John Cronin & Associates to deliver a training programme in village and area enhancement for local community groups. Community groups seeking funding from SECAD Ltd for projects under the Rural Development Programme will be required to prepare Village or Area Enhancement Plans for their own district. [Read more ...]
Rural Economies Recession Intelligence: Report 10
The UK based Commission for Rural Communities published the 10th of their regular reports to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the impacts of the credit crunch and recession on rural economies and communities. It covers up to the end of 2009 and looks at the impact of the recession on rural businesses. [Read more ...]
‘People and their Place’ Landscape Conference
The Report of the Heritage Council Landscape Conference held in Tullamore in October 2009 is now available. The Heritage Council is using the Tullamore Report as a further resource to assist it in developing priorities for its submission on the National Landscape Strategy, currently being prepared by the Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government as part of the Programme for Government. [Read more ...]
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