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				<title>Forestry Commission National E-mail alert</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/forestry-commission-national-email-alert</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Forestry Commission's Grants and Regulations team has issued and E-mail alert for February 2012.  ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:22 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Czech Transnational Cooperation offer</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/czech-transnational-cooperation-offer</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Czech Local Action Group, Hranicko, is looking for European partners for a project that will focus on new ways of promoting local heritage and culture. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:40:40 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>LAG Spotlight: Plain Action</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/lag-spotlight-plain-action</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Plain Action Local Action Group operates across the Salisbury Plain area and into part of Hampshire, and has a budget of £2.5m ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:23:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Three Finnish Transnational Cooperations opportunities</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/three-finnish-transnational-cooperations-opportunities</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Three Finnish Local Action Groups (LAGs) are looking for transnational partners for their 3 projects. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:41:23 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Transnational Co-operation Offer: Latvia</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/Transnational-Co-operation-Offer-Latvia</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ This is the promotion of a market of local agricultural products in Latvia, with added value. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:23:15 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/Transnational-Co-operation-Offer-Latvia</guid>
				<dc:creator>Colin Whelan</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>LAG Spotlight: BBC Countryfile’s Matt Baker unveils unique artwork</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/lag-spotlight-bbc-countryfiles-matt-baker-unveils-unique-artwork</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Star of BBC Countryfile, Matt Baker, has officially unveiled a spectacular artwork created on the Yorkshire Wolds Way as part of a groundbreaking tourism development by Visit Hull and East Yorkshire (VHEY). ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:33:28 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>LAG Spotlight: Massive boost for Miniature Railways</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/lag-spotlight-massive-boost-for-miniature-railways</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ A grant from the Greensand Ridge Local Action Group will enable Bedford Model Engineering Society to improve facilities at their Summerfields Miniature Railways site. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:31:05 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Cooperation Opportunity with Greek Local Action Group</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/cooperation-opportunity-with-greek-local-action-group</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ A Greek Local Action Group is looking for international partners for a project on the theme of alternative tourism. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:45:53 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>New guide to sustainable living launched</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/new-guide-to-sustainable-living-launched</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Rural Network for Northern Ireland has launched a new guide to village sustainability.  ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:11:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/new-guide-to-sustainable-living-launched</guid>
				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>New business hubs to promote rural economic growth</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/new-business-hubs-to-promote-rural-economic-growth</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ A £15 million pilot project to support rural businesses and grow the rural economy is now open for applications, Environment Minister Benyon announced last week. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:52:18 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>New advice service to give farmers a helping hand</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/new-advice-service-to-give-farmers-a-helping-hand</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Defra's new Farming Advice Service (FAS) will offer a one-stop-shop to farmers needing advice on subjects including cross compliance, nutrient management, competitiveness, and climate change adaption and mitigation. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:48:24 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Statistical Digest of the English Uplands </title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/statistical-digest-of-the-english-uplands</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Defra has published the Statistical Digest of the English Uplands. The digest contains a range of statistics about the English Uplands. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>New Website for the Lancashire Local Action Groups</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/new-website-for-the-lancashire-local-action-groups</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ The three Lancashire Local Action Groups have refreshed their website. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Cooperation Offer from Greece</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/cooperation-offer-from-greece</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ The Greek National Rural Network has asked us to share a cooperation opportunity from a Greek local Action Group ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/cooperation-offer-from-greece</guid>
				<dc:creator>Colin Whelan</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Views sought on CAP reform</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/views-sought-on-cap-reform</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Farmers, environmental groups and others with an interest in the Common Agricultural Policy will be able to present their views on the European Commission’s proposed reforms, as part of an informal consultation in England.

 ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:54:44 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Women in Rural Development</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/women-in-rural-development</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ A call from The Rural Network Northern Ireland for projects and good practice, around the theme of women in rural development.  ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/women-in-rural-development</guid>
				<dc:creator>Colin Whelan</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>West Midlands European Regional Development Fund</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/west-midlands-european-regional-development-fund</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ An Open Call has been launched today for Outline Proposals under the West Midlands European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Programme 2007 to 2013. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Rural Economy Growth Review</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/rural-economy-growth-review</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ On 29 November 2011, the Government announced a package of new measures designed to stimulate sustainable growth in the rural economy and help rural businesses to reach their full potential.  ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/rural-economy-growth-review</guid>
				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Defra Launches the Rural Community Broadband Fund</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/defra-launches-the-rural-community-broadband-fund</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Defra has today launched the Rural Community Broadband Fund (RCBF), with confirmed funding of £20m. ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:18:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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				<title>Rural Evaluation News - Issue 7</title>
				<link>http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/rural-evaluation-news-issue-7</link>
				<description><![CDATA[ Rural Evaluation News provides an awareness raising platform for the activities and achievements of the Evaluation Expert Network.  ]]></description>
				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">http://rdpenetwork.defra.gov.uk/news-and-publications/rdpe-news/rural-evaluation-news-issue-7</guid>
				<dc:creator>James Elliott</dc:creator>
				
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