Australian Co-operative Farming Hotline launched

09 April 2020

A Co-operative Farming Hotline has been launched to support Australian farmers, fishers and foresters in establishing farm co-operatives.

The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutual (BCCM) launched the Co-operative Farming Hotline this week, providing envoys, farming champions and services to assist interested groups.

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9 April 2020

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