The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development wishes to remind producers that the Ongoers element of the Pig Industry Restructuring Scheme is still open for applications.

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Producers who were involved in any type of pig production on 4 December 2000, and who intend to continue in pig production, are eligible to apply. The scheme provides for a rebate, over a two year period, of up to 5 percentage points on the interest charged on a new or existing approved term loan which is linked to an agreed business plan. Applicants must also show that they comply with current welfare legislation and industry best practice. Overdrafts are not eligible but may be restructured into a loan. The scheme is due to close on Friday 3 August.


Further information or an Application Form and Explanatory Leaflet may be obtained by contacting:


Farm Policy Division
Room 131, Dundonald House
Upper Newtownards Road
BELFAST BT4 3SB
Tel: 02890 524 873
Fax: 02890 524 266
e-mail: Joyce.Miskimmons@dardni.gov.uk

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