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The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA; initials pronounced as 'Dare-aa') (Irish: An Roinn Talmhaíochta, Comhshaoil agus Gnóthaí Tuaithe; Ulster Scots: Depairtment o' Fairmin, Environment an' Kintra Matthers) is a government department in the Northern Ireland Executive, the devolved administration for Northern Ireland.
Policy advice and development on all areas of departmental responsibility. Representation in international (especially European Union) and national negotiations. Development and implementation of national and EU schemes in support of agriculture, food, fisheries, forestry and rural development. Monitoring and controlling aspects of food safety.
Agriculture in Ireland is a major component of the modern economy of the Republic of Ireland. [21] A major livestock producer, Ireland has very limited horticultural and grain production on account of its topography and climate. Ireland manufactures many derivatives and value-added products from its livestock base.
Bord Bia (English: Food Board) is an Irish semi state agency with responsibility for the promotion of Irish food, drink and horticulture both in Ireland and in overseas markets. Bord Bia works for small producers by promoting and certifying farmers' markets, and for bigger producers by offering international marketing services. [citation needed]
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (Irish: An Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe, Pobail agus Gaeltachta) is a department of the Government of Ireland. It is led by the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht .
The new society held its first flower show on Easter Monday 1817, and flower and fruit show on 18 August 1817. After a number of shows in the intervening years, the society declined, and was re-established with a new committee in 1830. By 1848 the Society became known as the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland. [1]
David Willis Robinson (2 April 1928 – 28 March 2004) was a Northern Irish horticultural scientist who made contributions to the national and international fields of horticulture and agriculture, with more than 120 publications. After a working life in research, in retirement he became a journalist and television/radio presenter and a leader ...
A Countryside Stewardship Scheme sign near a new stile a Cratfield, Suffolk Policies for environment, food and rural affairs are delivered in the regions by Defra's executive agencies and delivery bodies, in particular Natural England , the Rural Payments Agency , Animal Health and the Marine Management Organisation .