Tag: Farming

Councillor Enright organised a joint funding application between energy company B9 representative David Surplus and the local farmers co-operative Down District Farmers for renewable energy. The grant is aimed at…

Planning office criticised 10th Oct 2011, a photo by CadoganEnright on Flickr. Planning office refuses to meet Ulster Farmers Union and fails to hold the disputed planning decisions until meeting…

Minister supports Farmers on Wind Turbines Oct 2011, a photo by CadoganEnright on Flickr. Minister for Environment backs Lecale Farmers wind turbine campaign Picture shows DDFFRE (Down District Farmers For…

Farmers criticise planners over delays 31st Oct 20110001, a photo by CadoganEnright on Flickr. Farmers highlight 83% positive planning decisions for wind turbines across NI, but on 17% approved in…

A large number of local farmers gathered to meet John McCallister and local UUP councilors at Down District Councils new headquarters on the Ardglass Road. The UFU-backed ‘Down District Farmers…

Down District Sinn Fein leader Cllr Stephen Burns arranged a meeting for MLA Chris Hazzard at Down District Council this week at the new headquarters on the Ardglass Road with…

Down District Farmers for Renewable Energy (DDFFRE) invited David Surplus, MD of B9 Energy’s anaerobic digestion company to visit them at their monthly recent meeting in Downpatrick Cricket Club last…

A large number of local farmers gathered for a meeting last Tuesday in Denvirs Hotel for the inaugural meeting of a new farmer’s organization.  Elliot Bell of the UFU and…