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The Rural Network
The Rural Network for Northern Ireland is open to all those with an interest in rural development, whether farmers, rural dwellers, rural businesses, researchers or environmentalists.
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Administration of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme (NIRDP)
DAERA acts as the managing authority for the Rural Development Programme in Northern Ireland and is responsible for its implementation. Within DAERA's Rural Development Programme (RDP), the Management Branch is responsible for managing and implementing...
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Root Knot Nematode (M. minor)
Meloidogyne minor is a root knot nematode which invades and attacks the root systems of host plants. It causes yield losses and may also affect the quality of produce (e.g. skin blemishes on potato tubers...
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Introduction to meat inspection
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland (DAERA), has a central role in approved slaughter and cutting establishments through the Veterinary Public Health Programme (VPHP) within Veterinary Service.
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Veterinary Public Health Programme - Manual for Official Controls
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) Veterinary Public Health Programme (VPHP) Manual for Official Controls (MOC) provides details of the tasks, responsibilities and duties VPHP officers undertake in approved establishments supervised by...
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Sudden larch death/Sudden oak death (P. ramorum)
Sudden larch death causes the rapid decline and death of larch trees of all ages. Stem cankers, needle lesions and canopy dieback are all symptoms of Sudden Larch death in the UK.
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Introduction to personal food imports
The products you can bring into Northern Ireland (NI) depends on where you are travelling from, rather than where the products were produced or packaged.
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Summary of personal food import restrictions
This section summarises the different regulations that apply to personal food imports from EU and non-EU countries.
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Phytophthora Lateralis
Phytophthora lateralis (P. Lateralis) infects tree roots which come into contact with spores in the soil or water, and it kills most Lawson cypress trees it infects.
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Fish health and fish health inspections
Northern Ireland (NI) has a high fish health status due to natural factors such as its island location, temperate climate and low number of native species. NI also has a history of strict controls on...
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Ash Dieback
Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by the fungus Hymenoscyphus fraxineus (It used to be called Chalara fraxinea). The disease causes leaf loss and crown dieback in affected trees and can...
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Personal food imports - checks and penalties
Carrying banned animal products is illegal, and there are heavy penalties for smuggling. If you fail to declare any products that are not permitted, you could face severe delays and/or you will be liable to...
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2014 - 2020 Rural Development Programme
The new Rural Development Programme for Northern Ireland will run from 2014 – 2020. The Programme was formally approved by the European Commission on 25th August 2015
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Public register of aquaculture production businesses
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Citrus Longhorn beetle
The Citrus Longhorn beetle (Anoplophora chinensis), and it’s close relation the Asian Longhorn beetle (Anoplophora glabripennis,) come from South East Asia, and have recently been found in mainland UK.
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Departmental responsibilities regarding pesticides
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is responsible for implementing EU legislation on agricultural pesticides (or plant protection products) in Northern Ireland.
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Code of Practice for using plant protection products
This Code of Practice provides practical advice for users of plant protection products. It replaces all previous editions of the Code of Practice.
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Aquatic disease status
Northern Ireland has a high fish health status and is declared disease free for a number of listed aquatic diseases. The link below includes Northern Ireland’s disease status in relation to listed diseases of aquatic...
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Import and export of plants
The importation of plants and plant products into Northern Ireland is regulated with the aim of protecting plant health.
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Hygiene regulations for milk and milk product handlers
All milk businesses must comply with certain rules and regulations which govern the production of safe food. These regulations have their origins in European legislation and are designed to ensure consumers are protected by requiring...