Farming simulators are gathering traction. Whilst initially touted as mundane (you literally spend your time managing a farm) farming simulators are now seen to have a plethora of benefits: for some, playing online farming games enables them to join a new community and reconnect with a rural lifestyle; others get to satiate their curiosity surrounding farming methodologies; all, however, gain a deeper understanding of the reality of food production. Read full article here
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Improving media literacy could boost trust towards the news, IMPRESS report suggests
The UK media is regulated by the likes of IPSO and Ofcom. The report by press regulator IMPRESS highlights the link between low levels of media literacy and trust in the news. The study found that three quarters of those who did not know if journalists were regulated did not trust the news. It suggests that improving media literacy is one way to stem the erosion of trust, and shows that audiences have an appetite for information on news processes. Stakeholders need to collaborate in order to rebuild trust in the news, and independent media is well placed to do this. Read full article here
Merv
February 1, 2023
