On Demand coverage of the Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development
View Agenda The Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development met on Monday 14 December, 2015 at 11.00am in Room 30, Parliament Buildings. The Committee started in closed session to consider legal advice on the Fisheries Bill. During public session the Committee continued to discuss the initial briefing on the Fisheries Bill and considered key issues and evidence… Continue Reading Agriculture Committee Meeting – Monday 14 December 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9mqP_ZPvJIThe Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development considered key issues and evidence in relation to the Rural Needs Bill and received an initial briefing on the Fisheries Bill. The Committee also received an update from DARD officials on the January Monitoring Round, Budget and a mid-year progress report on their Business Plan targets. View the agenda
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5swXK2xcUJ8The Committee considered key issues regarding the Rural Needs Bill. During Public session the Committee received an Oral Briefing from DARD Officials on the Rural needs Bill and an update on 2015 Single Applications. View the agenda Read the Minutes of Proceedings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5BZnjdsqQMThe Committee heard from Departmental officials and a range of stakeholders on the Rural Needs Bill: DARD Officials Rural Community Network and Rural Development Council Northern Ireland Local Government Association and Society of Local Authority Chief Executives NI Ulster Farmers’ Union and Northern Ireland Agricultural Producers Association View the agenda Read the Minutes of Proceedings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7mZw3BrvdYAgriculture Minister, Michelle O’Neill, discussed the current standard of living for the agricultural community during today’s Question Time. Farm incomes are affected by varying factors such as bumper harvests, poor weather, economic recession, wars, political unrest and fluctuation in the exchange rate. This makes it harder for the agricultural industry to match supply to demand… Continue Reading Question Time: Agriculture and Rural Development Tuesday 24 November 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUc0h_m9peUThe Committee met in room 30, Parliament Buildings on 10 November 2015 to receive a briefing from DARD officials on increasing the maximum penalties available for offences committed under the Welfare of Animals Act 2011 and on food labelling. View the agenda Read the Minutes of Proceedings
The Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development received Departmental briefings on the Rural Needs Bill, the role of veterinary staff at meat plants and Departmental restructuring and from Sainsbury’s on general purchasing policy. View the agenda Read the Minutes of Proceedings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCPaXsmaBXkDuring today’s Question Time, Lord Morrow asked Agriculture Minister, Michelle O’Neill, about the steps she will be taking to address the problem of river pollution. The remit of DARD covers pollution sourced from farms but is working with other Departments to prevent pollution in general and improve water quality. DARD and DOE are working together… Continue Reading Question Time: Agriculture and Rural Development Monday 02 November 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjaW-rT5Nl8The Committee heard from representatives from ASDA and Tesco on general purchasing policy (read the Official Report). The Committee also heard from NI Meat Exporters Association on better regulation (read the Official Report). View the agenda and read the Minutes of Proceedings.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9l_sU0iVPAThe Committee for Agriculture and Rural Development heard from the NI Grain Trade Association on industry issues. The Committee also heard from DARD on plant health and NAP (amendment) Regulations. View the agenda.