Rural Affairs

DAERA is developing a long-term rural policy for Northern Ireland.

The video has not been updated since 2022 and therefore makes reference to previous tranches. Please note, however, that the process remains the same but that there is no wider option for tranche 8.

Rural Business Development Grant Scheme (RBDGS) Letter of Offer Terms and Conditions

DAERA offers a wide range of grants and funding to support local farming, fisheries, rural business, communities and environmental NGOs.

This section contains information on the Rural Needs Act (NI) 2016, including advice and guidance for public authorities in relation to their duties under the Act.

Training videos for the Environmental Farming Scheme (EFS) – Higher Level Options online application - Higher NPIs.

The Rural Data Hub integrates existing NISRA Census 2021 data into a single, accessible interface, tailored for rural analysis. Its key feature is the ability to create bespoke area profiles at lower geographies by selecting data zones and generating interactive charts with rural/urban comparisons, which can be downloaded for ease of interpretation.

This video demonstrates how to create a user account via NI Direct and how to complete your Rural Needs Annual Monitoring Return to DAERA.