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USDA announces $1bn in loan guarantees for rural businesses

Co-ops are among businesses that could benefit from this measure

Australian organic dairy co-op goes into administration

The farmer-owned business has been struggling with pressures from Covid-19, delayed sales and a contracting Chinese…

Fairtrade International launches producer relief and resilience funds

The funds will address short-term Covid-19 immediate needs as well as long-term recovery efforts

How can co-ops help displaced people?

A new report from the ILO looks at the role the role of social economy organisations…

US co-ops work with development agency to help Madagascar’s farmers

NCBA CLUSA is working with spice company McCormick to improve livelihoods and sustainability in the country's…

Fonterra appoints new independent director to its board

Holly Kramer will join the New Zealand dairy co-op to complement its existing expertise

Agriculture co-ops feeding nations during Covid-19 crisis

Agri food co-operatives are trying to continue operating, and they have to adapt to a new…

Ecological Land Co-operative launches 2020 share offer

ELC has helped to return 99 acres of land to eco-farming practices

Land O’Lakes new packaging focuses on farmer owned credentials

The dairy giant has replaced a design featuring a Native American woman, used since the 1920s,…

Dairy Farmers of America sets up fund to support food banks

The co-op is also delivering dairy products to families in need during the Covid-19 crisis

Fonterra warns farmers about global uncertainty

Covid-19, geopolitical issues in key markets and dry weather are all factors of concern, says the…

Living through Covid-19: Fairtrade producers and farmers speak about the challenges

Martin Atkin looks at how Fairtrade farmers are coping with the Covid-19 pandemic