Should politicians be bolder on rural issues? Our new report, 'Framing Rural', which launches today, found that if the case is framed well, rural investment could win support in the countryside without alienating urban voters. Read the report here >>> nicre.co.uk/research-and-e…

Our latest State of Rural Enterprise Report - led by CCRI - focuses on farms and their business capacity to prepare for agricultural transition.

Delighted to take part in this important piece of work.

#farming #farmlife

🚜Farms in parts of England are looking to boost income by selling more products direct to customers, having been the sector in the #rural economy hardest hit by rising costs.
See report led by CCRI and welcomed by Food, Farming and Countryside Commission & Strutt & Parker Rural
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This workshop will be introduced by NortHFutures
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The programme for the State of Small Business Britain Conference 2024 has been released. Only a few in person places remaining. Register now at enterpriseresearch.ac.uk/events/erc-sta…

Complementing this Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) #research was our study into the experiences, attitudes and practices of firms in #rural areas:
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Dr Maria Wishart #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

📢PRESS RELEASE: The next government must not leave #rural communities behind says national charity

We're urging politicians not to forget the needs & circumstances of people living & working in the #countryside in run up to the #GeneralElection

READ: acre.org.uk/press-release-…

Delighted to be at the HITS EXPO event today. Focus on the future of food, drink hospitality and tourism in North East Food and Drink North East Centre for Rural Economy Sciences at Newcastle Policy@NewcastleUni National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise

It's DAY ONE of the #HITSExpo2024 !

Kicking off with a spotlight session on the #NorthEast visitor economy, followed by a jam-packed schedule of #supplychain sessions on consumer-led evolution, and super-charge sessions on #sales and #marketing strategies for #growth .

This week, decision-makers gather for the government’s Farm to Fork summit. Will #FarmingVoices be heard?

This film puts farmers at the heart of the debate. What challenges do they face, and how does a resilient approach to farming support real food security?

🥦🥫🍞 The UK's changing food economy - what are the implications and future opportunities for SMEs? Listen in to our Exploring Enterprise podcast on this theme with Barbara Tocco and Tom MacMillan of National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise, with Chris Jewitt of Food and Drink North East bit.ly/43PwuCz

🌟 One week today until the HITS Expo 2024! 🌟

Get your FREE ticket now: hits-expo-2024.eventbrite.co.uk

And keep your eyes peeled for our full schedule of the two days dropping this week on our website, Eventbrite page and social media!

Destination North East England

This Thursday we will be joined by Sania Dzalbe who is a #PhD student Umeå University and will present a #seminar about #farmers and how they adapt during times of crisis

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Food, Farming and Countryside Commission FarmingUK Royal Agricultural University

Rural Design Centre is seeking a new CEO. Could this be you? Details of the role are at ruraldesigncentre.com/jobs and the closing date is 20th May. Community Action Northumberland National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise Rural Design Centre Durham Community Action SuperNetworkNE

Thank you for having us National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise It was great to see everyone and we're looking forward to many future exciting collaborations 🙂

Great to spend time with colleagues from our wider team and show them our beautiful coast.

Fantastic to welcome the full NICRE team to Newcastle University this week for productive discussion, forward planning & socialising in the sunny North East.
Centre for Rural Economy NCL Business School Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) CCRI Royal Agricultural University Community Action Northumberland Food and Drink North East Rural Policy Centre The Catalyst

Fantastic news! 🔌
Upper Coquetdale farming families who rely on diesel generators to power their homes to be connected to the grid, thanks to our campaign with partners.
BBC News - Remote Northumberland farms to get mains electricity - BBC News
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🆕📢What can we learn from Swedish approaches to managing workplace mental health? New comparative research out today exploring how employers in Sweden, England and Ireland are dealing with the challenges of workplace mental health ⬇️
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Dr Maria Wishart