@Bccm_au, with support from the Australian Government, runs the Co-operative Farming Program, to help future proof Aussie farmers, fishers and foresters.
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🏴@saos_agri_coops calls on Scottish government to support and develop #coops in #agriculture
The apex hosts a seminar at today's @AgriScot event - click here for details of how to watch 👇
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Are you interested in sustainable farming? 🚜
A new report from @Eunomia_RandC, commissioned by @Coop_Foundation explores solutions to reduce UK farmers’ reliance on soy-containing animal feed and synthetic fertiliser
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Residents in the Goulburn area have banded together to build a solar farm and share in the returns through Goulburn Community Energy Co-Op, featured this week on ABC Lifeline.
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IIn our latest #MeetTheCoopFarmers podcast episode, rural journalist Michael Cavanagh speaks to Kate Hage, Australian country manager for
@syndexexchange. Listen online, via Spotify or Apple Podcasts. coopfarming.coop/farming-pod…
#CoopFarming #AgriculturalCoops #CoopPodcast
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Listen to @melina_bccm on Western Australia Country Hour (from 4:35 min), talking about the stellar performance of WA co-ops and mutuals in this year's top 100, with @cbhgroup topping the list #NMEReport
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The BCCM celebrates our tenth anniversary in 2023. This month we’re recognising the positive changes we have brought about to the operating environment for #coops and #mutuals in Australia. #LevelThePlayingField
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Leading up to #CoopsDay on Saturday, we look at SDG 14. Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative Ltd is the world’s first fishery to be certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (@MSCecolabel for sustainable fishing practices. #coops4sdgs
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We are excited to introduce our brand-new website for the Care Together Program, Australia’s first #cooperative and #mutual support program in social care. Find out more about the Program, how you can get involved, events and education, resources, news. caretogether.coop/
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In the lead-up to #CoopsDay, we look at how #coops and #mutuals support the UN’s SDGs. Today we look at goal 7. @Co_Power_ and @hepburn_energy are offering clean energy solutions to members while also working towards a just energy transition.
#CoopsDay #coops4sdgs
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Australia’s top 100 co-operative and mutual businesses defied a raft of global and domestic economic headwinds to boost revenue by 10.8 per cent to $37.7 billion in the 2022 financial year.
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#NationalMutualEconomyReport #NMEReport #coops #mutuals
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The 2023 National Mutual Economy Report offers new insights into the social and economic contributions of Australia’s CME sector. Ten years of co-operative research!
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#NationalMutualEconomyReport #NMEReport #coops #mutuals
In the latest episode of our #MeettheCoopFarmers #podcast with rural journalist @CavanaghMichael, hear how the co-operative difference informs and strengthens the business strategy of the co-ops and mutuals @SteveShepherd11 of @AltusQGrow works with.
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The peak body for Australia’s $34.4 billion co-operative and mutual sector has welcomed measures in the Federal Budget aimed at building a more resilient and inclusive economy.
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Give your staff a strong understanding of our unique sector by sending them to our last Intro to Co-ops and Mutuals course for 2022 on 8 November. Antony McMullen will chat with co-op leader Simon Stahl, CEO of The Casino Food Co-op, during the course. bccm.coop/event/an-introduct…
Michael Cavanagh speaks with Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative CEO Matt Rutter in our latest podcast. GFC has been creating value for its members since 1950. Discover what’s involved in bringing premium seafood to international and local markets.
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Save up to $500 for the 2022 BCCM Leaders' Summit 17-18 Nov, including an Agricultural co-operatives roundtable on 17 Nov. Early bird ticket sales close at 5 pm today.
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#cooperatives #mutuals #BCCMSummit
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Australian #coops apex @BCCM_AU launches country’s first development fund for the sector, the Bunya Fund #neweconomy #cooperatives #mutuals #Australia
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Michael Cavanagh talks with Colin Dorber, the driving force behind @LockyerFoods and a man committed to the future prosperity of the #LockyerValley region in our latest #podcast. Listen to hear how this new #coop is helping secure Australia’s #foodchain.
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"Cooperatives are a tested tool for generating economic empowerment, social development, decent work, mutual support and autonomy at work for youth while enhancing their voice in society"
@AAgirre, ICA Global Youth Network Representative
#YouthDay #coopyouth #coops