Members of our Farm Support Team visited the Tirgan Community Association & highlighted the services we offer & expressed the importance off reviewing finances & communication within the family farm. If you would like us to come and speak with your group please call 02886760040

Here are a few photos from the Heather Wildman Succession Event showcasing women of the farm business taking up the reins and seeing the value & importance of succession planning within the farm business ruralsupport.org.uk/who-we-are/pho…

Speaker at the recent Killead Plough On meeting was David Jeffrey MBE. David spoke of his football career from signing for Man U as an apprentice, as a professional, then returning home to play for & manage Linfield & Ballymena United The National Lottery Community Fund NI

Tickets for #NuffCon24 are now live & we are delighted to announce that this event is supporting Rural Support - The Farm Support Charity for NI!The 3day agenda features a welcome buffet, annual dinner & 2days of Scholar presentations - who's joining us??nuffieldscholar.org/belfast2024

Best of luck to everyone participating in the Belfast Marathon today - especially David Wilson & Chestnutt Animal Feeds who are running in aid of Rural Support! We are so grateful for your support & the entire team will be cheering you on every step of the way #RSstrongertogether

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There are currently 18 farms delivering 30 Social Farming sessions per week across NI to 101 individuals with a support need. One of those farms is Butterlope Farm which is located outside Plumbridge Co Tyrone, in the beautiful Glenelly Valley ruralsupport.org.uk/butterlope-far…

The Rural Support Office will be closed on Monday 6th May and will reopen on Tuesday 7th May at 9am. Please be advised that our Freephone Support Line 0800 138 1678 remains open Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm #RSstrongertogether

Ballymacbrennan Plough On group paid a visit to Moore Concrete. The group were welcomed by Managing Director Wilbert Moore & Agri Sales Manager Keri McGivern. Many thanks to Moore Concrete for their hospitality & thanks to the The National Lottery Community Fund NI & #NationalLotteryPlayers

Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates recently joined rural women across NI to discuss the importance of succession planning within the farm family. This event was organised by the Northern Trust, Rural Support, Compassionate Communities NI & Ulster Farmers' Union ruralsupport.org.uk/succession-pla…

Chestnutt Animal Feeds are taking on the challenge of the Belfast Marathon Relay in aid of us. We are so grateful for their support-if you can please support their fundraising cause as 100% funds raised will support the farming community across NI justgiving.com/page/chestnutt…

Hilltown & Rathfriland’s Plough On group met with Derrynoose group & enjoyed a day full of laughter music & food! The day started atTommy Makem’s Arts & Community Centre in Keady followed by lunch & then off to Tossey’s, a loal cottage, to hear traditional music The National Lottery Community Fund NI

Not long to go now for David Wilson who has taken on the challenge of the Belfast Marathon in aid of Rural Support. If you have a moment can you please support his fundraising cause as 100% of funds raised will support the farming community here in NI justgiving.com/page/david-wil…

Two of our Farm Business Mentors recently paid a visit to Donard Methodist Church in as part of their Health & Wellbeing workshop for the farming community within the area. The duo spoke to participants on financial pressures & mental health issues facing the industry #areyouok

Our Farm Business Mentors held their annual training day to discuss what is happening in the industry, challenges they are facing & what's yet to impact the agri sector. They also heard from the delightful Heather Wildman on all things succession planning. #RSstrongertogether

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Rural Support recently attended the Sorcha Eastwood MLA Advice Clinic in Dromore Co Down. It was interesting to hear first hand the issues and concerns the rural and farming community have within the Lagan Valley area. Thanks for the invite #RSstrongertogether

Did you ever wonder where are Social Farms are located? There are currently 18 farms delivering 30 Social Farming sessions per week across NI to 101 individuals with a support need. If you would like to know more speak with a member of the Social Farming team on 028 8676 0040

Rural Support are marking one year of their Plough On group in Ederney which has proved a great success. The Ederney group commenced in March 2023 with Murphy’s on Main Street Community Hub as their host venue...
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Recently our Social Farming Team & CEO Kevin attended the Spotlight on Rural Northern Trust Conference. The team had the chance to speak to the audience & put a focus on rethinking rural health & wellbeing in the northern area. Thanks so much for the invite & opportunity to speak!