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02 Feb 2023

Reflecting on success of Rural Catalyst Conference

A video has been released about a conference which championed the rich diversity of the rural economy and rural businesses’ ability to be resilient and adapt in response to crisis....

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26 Oct 2022

Showcasing innovation in rural businesses

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) has showcased innovation in rural businesses by producing six short films. The videos feature firms in Northumberland which portray the rich diversity...

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17 Oct 2022

Collaboration pledge to tackle rural challenges and unlock potential

Efforts to tackle the challenges facing rural areas in the North East have been bolstered by a commitment from key players to further collaborate Organisations and individuals involved in last...

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20 Sep 2022

£883 million shortfall in rural economy

The Mid Devon Advertiser reports that farmers in the South-West are being warned of ‘economic shock’, as research by the Countryside and Community Research Institute (CCRI) predicted that the rural...

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02 Sep 2022

Farms’ lack of business planning highlights risk for agricultural transition

Many farm businesses in England may struggle to cope with the challenges of new agricultural policies and the withdrawal of the Basic Payment Scheme, given that a majority do not...

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29 Aug 2022

Evidence on rural enterprise to be presented at national conference – National Rural Conference 2022 Feature Article

An analysis of rural enterprise in regions of England is to be put forward at the RSN’s National Rural Conference 2022. Conference supporter the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise...

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22 Aug 2022

Future of the rural economy to be discussed at conference in north Northumberland

The Northumberland Gazette reports that on 6th of October, rural businesses and community groups will attend the Rural Catalyst Conference at Charlton Hall near Alnwick, which will showcase national-leading innovation...

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15 Aug 2022

Diverse rural economy to be explored at conference

The rich diversity of the rural economy is to be explored at a conference in Northumberland in October Rural businesses and community groups are invited to attend the Rural Catalyst...

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25 Jul 2022

The National Rural Conference 2022 Conference Supporter – NICRE

The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) puts knowledge to work for an enterprising countryside… combining research with practical innovation to find new ways of unlocking potential and supporting...

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06 Jun 2022

Rural Advocates Recognised in Honours List

Professor Janet Dwyer, Co-director of the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE), has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List 2022 for services to rural research...

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