Contact Us
Rural Development
Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
Ballymiscaw
Belfast BT4 3SB
Helpline ~ 0300 200 7852
Textphone ~ 028 9052 4420
DARD is providing hardship support for those farmers worst affected by livestock losses arising from the snow storm in March 2013.
The Hardship Scheme which seeks to help mitigate the cost of livestock losses is the second element of hardship support. For further information refer to the link below.
Details of the Hardship Scheme
Rural Support operates a helpline which provides a service for farmers and rural dwellers
For DARD's Equality Scheme and information about our current equality work.
Information and services relating to animal welfare and the prevention and control of disease.
Information relating to DARD Consultations and the consultative process.
Information and services relating to countryside management, forestry and flood defence and drainage.
Agricultural statistics, economics and survey information.
Information relating to fisheries, livestock, crop and organic farming.
Questions and answers relevant to topical areas of interest to DARD’s customers.
Information and services relating to Forestry.
Funds and Grants available from DARD for agri-environment, farm, fishing industry, forestry and rural schemes.
Education, training courses and development programmes provided by DARD.
DARD information booklets, leaflets, forms and statistical publications for download.
Advice and support on the Rural White Paper, Rural Proofing, Rural Community Programmes and the Rural Development Programme.
DARD Strategic Plan, Overview of DARD Research Strategy, Accounts, Counter Fraud Strategy and other corporate information and reports.
Information on flood risk management, drainage and the EU Floods Directive.
Access to DARD Online Services and technical information for farmers and growers.
How to obtain information from the Department in alternative formats.
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