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Have you been affected by the severe weather in March 2013?

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

Agenda for Equality

For DARD's Equality Scheme and information about our current equality work.

Animal Health and Welfare

Information and services relating to animal welfare and the prevention and control of disease.

Consultations

Information relating to DARD Consultations and the consultative process.

Countryside

Information and services relating to countryside management, forestry and flood defence and drainage.

DARD Statistics

Agricultural statistics, economics and survey information.

Fisheries, Farming and Food

Information relating to fisheries, livestock, crop and organic farming.

Frequently asked questions

Questions and answers relevant to topical areas of interest to DARD’s customers.

Forestry

Information and services relating to Forestry.

Grants and Funding

Funds and Grants available from DARD for agri-environment, farm, fishing industry, forestry and rural schemes.

Learning and Education

Education, training courses and development programmes provided by DARD.

Publications and Forms

DARD information booklets, leaflets, forms and statistical publications for download.

Rural Development and Rural Policy

Advice and support on the Rural White Paper, Rural Proofing, Rural Community Programmes and the Rural Development Programme.

Strategic Corporate Information

DARD Strategic Plan, Overview of DARD Research Strategy, Accounts, Counter Fraud Strategy and other corporate information and reports.

Rivers

Information on flood risk management, drainage and the EU Floods Directive.

RuralNI

Access to DARD Online Services and technical information for farmers and growers.

Irish, Ulster Scots & Alternative Formats


How to obtain information from the Department in alternative formats.
Formáidí Comhroghnacha, By-ordnar Lay-oots, 繁體中文版本, 简体中文版本, ČESKÝ JAZYK, LATVIEÐU VALODÂ, LIETUVIŲ KALBA, Polska, Português, РУССКИЙ, SLOVENSKOM JAZYKU

2013 Fodder Transport Scheme

For more information on this scheme please visit the Countryside Services website

Farm Safety

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STOP, THINK, S.A.F.E.

For more information visit the
Farm Safety website