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These Regulations provide for the payment of grant to farmers who enter an agreement with the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to carry out approved agricultural operations under these Regulations. Grants are made in the framework of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme. “Approved operations” are agricultural operations approved by the Department other than those carried out in pursuance of an agreement with the Department under the Organic Farming Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008. Agreements shall include commitments regarding, among other things, enhancement of farmland habitats and enhancement of biodiversity or water quality on the farm.
Implements: Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1974/2006 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No. 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). (2006-12-15)
Implements: Council Regulation (EC) No. 1698/2005 on support for rural development by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD). (2005-09-20)
Implements: Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1975/2006 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 1698/2005, as regards the implementation of control procedures as well as cross-compliance in respect of rural development support measures. (2006-12-07)
Repeals: Countryside Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999 (S.R. No. 208 of 1999). (1999-04-30)