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The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) (Irish: ''An Roinn Talmhaíochta agus Forbartha Tuaithe''; Ulster-Scots: ''Männystrie o Fairms an Kintra Fordèrin'')〔''Depairtment o Agricultur an Laundart Oncum'' is also used by the North-South Ministerial Council.〕 is a devolved Northern Irish government department in the Northern Ireland Executive. The minister with overall responsibility for the department is the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. ==Aim== DARD's official vision is of a "thriving and sustainable rural community and environment". It has five stated objectives: to help the agri-food industry prepare for future market opportunities and economic challenges; to promote the economic and social well-being and self-reliance of the rural community; to enhance animal, fish and plant health and welfare; to help deliver improved sustainable environmental outcomes; and to manage its business and deliver services to customers in a cost-effective way.〔Northern Ireland Budget 2011–15, page 36〕 The incumbent Minister is Michelle O'Neill (Sinn Féin).〔http://www.northernireland.gov.uk/index/work-of-the-executive/ministers-and-their-departments.htm Northern Ireland Executive〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (Northern Ireland)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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