10K views · 316 shares | Did you know? 75% percent of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas. Agricultural sector has a key role to play in poverty reduction and improving rural lives. #EndPoverty | Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) | Facebook

11 reactions | We are taking action to support rural communities. Boosting housing, improving connectivity and growing the economy. Roll the  and  more: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-launches-new-drive-to-support-rural-communities | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) | Facebook

A new report has suggested that rural poverty is often 'hidden' behind some of the most beautiful parts of the country like Cornwall, resulting in the government 'overlooking' the deprivation facing people living there. Researchers claim this is leading to poor service provision and inappropriate policy making by the government. Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4sw8pc | ITV News West Country