14+ hour, 56+ min ago  (484+ words) The results for the by-election in Makerfield, UK, were announced just before 4am today (19 June), with Andy Burnham set to return to Westminster. The former Manchester mayor won 55% of the vote, beating Reform UK's Robert Kenyon by more than 9, 000 votes, marking…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (531+ words) The Energy Security and Net Zero Committee warns that the regulatory framework puts community energy at a disadvantage Community ownership of energy resources in the UK is in danger of being left behind in the transition unless the government takes…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (282+ words) New Zealand dairy co-op Fonterra has announced permanent changes to its leadership structure, following the interim appointments announced in April. CEO Richard Allen says the co-op is evolving from a channel-led to a market-led leadership structure to accelerate progress on…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (301+ words) The land will be used for a range of initiatives aimed at boosting farm output and supporting food security Jordanian agri co-ops will gain access to 4, 000 dunams (400 hectares) of land under a new agreement between the Jordan Valley Authority and…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (445+ words) East Lothian Council is working with partner organisations, including Capital Credit Union, on the research project East Lothian Council and its partner organisations are launching research to better understand how local people and businesses view and use credit unions, and…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1866+ words) As the co-op movement looks to scale up in response to the challenges of the 21st century, awareness and understanding of the model takes on new importance " an issue which takes in the thorny question of how a co-op should actually…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (863+ words) The Sustainable Agriculture Initiative includes more than 20 co-ops among its global membership One organisation bringing the industry together is the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative (SAI) Platform. Founded nearly 25 years ago, this global, non-profit organisation aims to lead the food and drink…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (1094+ words) Dr Sarah Alldred reports from the country's second National Cooperative Trade Fair Women are the backbone of Malawi's agricultural economy but remain systematically under-recognised and under-supported. They make up over 70% of the agricultural labour force, producing around 80% of food for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (995+ words) Apex president Lennart Nilsson talks to Co-op News about the growing pressures on the farming industry Europe's agricultural co-ops are facing significant challenges, most notably the scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser triggered by the war in Iran. As the…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (652+ words) Lincolnshire Co-op has organised 11 food bank drive events as the summer holidays loom, leaving more families reliant on their services. Food banks warn that although it is a busier time, fewer donations come in, and supplies can run low during…...