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Agriculture Minister visits Winter Fair
'Building a Sustainable Future in Dairy Farming’ was the key theme behind DARD’s participation in the Winter Fair and reflects the Government’s commitment to the maintenance of a vibrant and forward-looking dairy industry, Agriculture Minister, Ian Pearson has said.
The Minister was speaking during a visit to the 18th Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at the King’s Hall, Balmoral.
"Listening to our customers is a priority for DARD and is the focus behind DARD’s Customer Service Review," the Minister said. "This survey is now at its mid way point and I’m looking forward to reviewing this independent research in the New Year."
Turning to future reform in agriculture the Minister said: "The decisions that we take on CAP reform implementation over the coming weeks and months will map out the future of farming support in Northern Ireland for years to come. DARD is focused on ensuring that farmers and other stakeholders have at hand the necessary information to make informed judgements on this issue."
The Minister was welcomed to the Winter Fair by RUAS President, Roly Cunningham and Chief Executive, Michael Guest.
(MB)
The Minister was speaking during a visit to the 18th Royal Ulster Agricultural Society Winter Fair at the King’s Hall, Balmoral.
"Listening to our customers is a priority for DARD and is the focus behind DARD’s Customer Service Review," the Minister said. "This survey is now at its mid way point and I’m looking forward to reviewing this independent research in the New Year."
Turning to future reform in agriculture the Minister said: "The decisions that we take on CAP reform implementation over the coming weeks and months will map out the future of farming support in Northern Ireland for years to come. DARD is focused on ensuring that farmers and other stakeholders have at hand the necessary information to make informed judgements on this issue."
The Minister was welcomed to the Winter Fair by RUAS President, Roly Cunningham and Chief Executive, Michael Guest.
(MB)
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