NICRE
31 Jul 2023
Conference Spotlight: Professor Stephen Roper, Co-Director, National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)
With Parliament going into recess for the summer, the last big announcements focussed heavily on levelling up the country through investment and housing, both themes featuring in our National Rural...
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27 Jul 2023
Resources to help rural businesses adapt in a changing workplace
Following the step-change in employers’ and employees’ expectations post-pandemic, the National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise’s (NICRE) ‘Future of Work’ module puts rural businesses on the front foot, giving them...
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18 Jul 2023
The National Rural Conference 2023 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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26 Apr 2023
What is the potential for electric cargo (e-cargo) bikes to be used for last mile delivery in rural areas?
The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE) explores this ‘green logistics’ opportunity in its latest module in its innovation portal. With an introductory blog post from NICRE Innovation Associate...
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13 Feb 2023
Researching the adapting rural economy
Seven new research projects to examine how rural enterprises are adapting to the major challenges affecting the economy are to be undertaken. The National Innovation Centre for Rural Enterprise (NICRE)...
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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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