International
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Channel funds directly to farmers, global funders told
ABUJA-At the recent virtual event: “Transforming food systems: investing in producer organisations, innovative approaches to support smallholder farmers,” speakers called for the international community to support farmers by channeling funds directly to…
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Understanding the business of coffee cooperatives
BOGOTÁ – Much of the coffee consumed across the globe is produced by coffee cooperatives. In the simplest sense of the word, these can be defined as organised groups of smallholder farmers…
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New $500mln rental protection fund announced
ONTARIO-British Columbia [ BC ] Premier David Eby recently announced the launch of a new C$500-million fund that will help fund the purchase of residential buildings to secure long term affordability. The…
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Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative lists 2023 legislative priorities
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, the third largest dairy co-op in the country, announced today it will prioritise climate and environmental regulation, 2023 farm bill reform, dairy product labeling,…
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2023 Union Budget of India: NCUI President sees surge in co-op fund
NEW DELHI – Cooperative leaders of the land are expecting a bonanza from the upcoming 2023 Union Budget of India to be presented in the Parliament on Wednesday by Union Finance Minister…
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Urban Rajah’s Indian street food inspired wraps secure Co-op listing
LONDON-Buroti wraps from Urban Rajah have launched in selected Co-op stores after the Berkshire-based food entrepreneur secured support through the convenience retailer’s accelerated support scheme for innovative and values-led smaller-scale suppliers. The…
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CHS to build new grain shuttle facility
SIOUX FALLS– CHS Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative in the United States, will begin construction this spring on a new grain shuttle facility in southeast South Dakota, a strategic location in its Pacific…
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Mas Coop introduces new model of affordable housing
PARISH– Mas Coop, residents’ cooperative in Southwest France is paving the way for a new model of affordable housing that bridges the gap between ownership and rent for low and middle-income households,…
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WOCCU: 2023 digital growth award nominations open
MADISON, Wis. –Nominations are open for World Council of Credit Unions’ [WOCCU] 2023 Digital Growth Award, which will recognise one or more member credit union associations or member credit unions for successfully…
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New initiative to help unlock US$ 3trn needed a year for climate and nature
DAVO-KLOSTERS-The World Economic Forum, supported by more than 45 partners today launched the Giving to Amplify Earth Action [GAEA], a global initiative to fund and grow new and existing public, private and…
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