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Farm co-op uses solar powered ‘Super Monster Wolf’ to protect crops

The animatronic beast lets out terrifying howls to scare wild boar away from rice and chestnut…

Co-ops in Singapore launch #Thatsacoop contest

Participants are asked to share selfies of themselves with a co-operative for a chance to win…

Japan federation of agri co-ops to set up subsidiary in Hong Kong

The country’s co-op movement has also reorganised under a new cross-sectoral umbrella organisation

Co-op giant IFFCO launches jobs portal for India’s rural youth

The free service offers an alternative to expensive, urban-centric websites, says the co-operative

Co-op bank promotes inclusion for India’s nomadic tribes

The Kalapur Co-operative Bank issues loans on a trust basis after building up relationships through social…

India’s first transgender co-ops announced in Kerala state

The move was announced at the state co-operative congress in Kannur

UAE retail co-op Umm Al Quwain to sell AED50m worth of stocks to the public

'The main objective of offering stocks for public trade is to increase capital to invest, implement…

Indian co-op giant IFFCO begins deliveries to remote areas from its online services portal

'We plan to convert this platform into a thriving digital marketplace where farmers and co-operative societies…

India’s co-ops discuss the ‘sweet revolution’ as they celebrate anniversary

The movement was marking the foundation day of Sahakar Bharati, an organisation set up to boost…

Here are the co-ops that hit important milestones in 2017

Congratulations to all co-operatives that reached an anniversary last year. Here are a selection of some…

Success for US co-op community at International Volunteer Day awards

Volunteers from NCBA CLUSA and Land O’Lakes were among those honoured at Capitol Hill event

The tea estates being revitalised in the mountains of Darjeeling

In northern India, the Ambootia Tea Group is using social impact investment to boost financial security…