Rural Development Programme  - Marketing grant

The Agricultural and Forestry Marketing Development Grant (AFMDGS) was launched at the end of January. As part of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme the scheme is available for non-capital support and provision of IT equipment for businesses engaged in marketing.

Applicants can be producers (individuals or groups) processors, trade associations or industry bodies.

Further details of the scheme are available on the DARD website (www.rdpni.info) or from your supply chain development adviser:

Horticulture - Elaine Chapman,

phone 028 9052 4236; email elaine.chapman@dardni.gov.uk

Red meat, pigs and poultry - Charlotte Moore

phone 028 9076 5813; email charlotte.moore@dardni.gov.uk

Dairy, potatoes & cereals - David Neill

phone 028 9052 4124, email david.neill@dardni.gov.uk