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Farmers call for action over record fuel prices
Farmers call for action over record fuel prices
Coalition to consider discount for rural areasFarming leaders are putting pressure on the Government to reduce the crippling burden of...
7 Feb 2011
Scaling up innovation: Social Enterprise examples needed
Scaling up innovation: Social Enterprise examples needed
The Government Office for the South East (GoSE) is conducting research as part of a national cross government project and...
7 Feb 2011
Organic milk healthier, confirms new research
Organic milk healthier, confirms new research
Scientists at Newcastle University have published a report that states organic milk is healthier than its conventional counterpart. The work...
4 Feb 2011
Taskforce will 'drive' mutualisation
Taskforce will 'drive' mutualisation
A Mutuals Taskforce that will ‘drive reform’ with the Prime Minister’s backing was announced yesterday and includes some well known...
4 Feb 2011
Primetime TV slot for The People's Supermarket documentary series
Primetime TV slot for The People's Supermarket documentary series
The People’s Supermarket is set to be the subject of a brand new series on Channel 4 starting this Sunday...
3 Feb 2011
Common Agricultural Policy must encourage farmers to be greener, EU leaders agree
Common Agricultural Policy must encourage farmers to be greener, EU leaders agree
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must encourage farming to become greener to guarantee sustainable food supplies, European farm leaders have...
31 Jan 2011
New Co-operatives UK report reveals stark differences in public opinion between PLCs and co-operatives
New Co-operatives UK report reveals stark differences in public opinion between PLCs and co-operatives
Figures published in a new report from Co-operatives UK have revealed stark differences between public perceptions of PLCs and co-operative...
31 Jan 2011
Global Food and Farming Futures: The Foresight Report
Global Food and Farming Futures: The Foresight Report
In a report to be published this week, scientists will conclude food production will have to increase by between 70...
31 Jan 2011
Canada prepares to celebrate International Development Week
Canada prepares to celebrate International Development Week
Canada’s International Development Week will this year take place 6-12 February and offers Canadian co-operatives a chance to reflect on...
31 Jan 2011
Call for more rural support by Commission for Rural Communities
Call for more rural support by Commission for Rural Communities
Voluntary groups need support to build a stronger civil society in the countryside, the government's rural watchdog has warned. The...
20 Jan 2011
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