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[Press Release] - #LatinAmerica plays a vital role in the EU's #agricultural imports, supplying key commodities like coffee, cocoa, and #soy. In 2023 alone, Brazil's #coffee exports to Europe amounted to $7.35 billion, Colombia's exports reached $2.9 billion, and Peru sent $102.12 million worth of premium #cocoa beans to the EU (Trading Economics, 2024). However, the region faces a critical challenge: Latin America is responsible for 44% of global tropical #deforestation— heightening the urgency for supply chains to meet deforestation-free standards to maintain EU market access (Forest Trends, 2021). 🌍  Although the European Union Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR) deadlines have been extended to 2025 for large companies and 2026 for SMEs, businesses in Latin America—especially cooperatives and SMEs—must take swift action to comply with these stringent standards. The extra time provides an opportunity, but it is essential to act strategically and proactively to avoid future obstacles. Deep dive into our recent #PressRelease to learn more about:   🔍The unique challenges facing Latin American businesses to comply with EUDR  📊 The importance of tailored solutions for compliance   ✅ How we can support Latin American businesses on their compliance journey  💻 Get on-demand access to our webinar, BeyondTraceability Talk "Steering Latin America's Businesses Toward EUDR Compliance" Link to Press Release: https://lnkd.in/gWVKeG3e

How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshape Indonesia's agriculture? 🤖 At the recent event hosted by the International Labour Organization Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste, "Cultivating Indonesia's Agricultural Success: How AI Can Transform Agriculture for Food Security, Productivity, and Decent Work National Forum", Ainu Rofiq, our Co-Founder and Board Member, shared insights on AI's transformative role in enhancing productivity, ensuring fair work practices, and addressing food security. Here's what stood out:  Key Opportunities:  🚜 Support Daily Agricultural Routine: Our one-stop mobile app, #FarmCloud, empowers producers in #agriculture and aquaculture with tailored recommendations and weather alerts specific to each farm or pond. It features an AI chatbot backed by our agronomists' proven expertise, delivering accurate insights and Good Agricultural Practices recommendations. 🤝 Fostering Stronger Collaboration: Collaborative efforts between enterprises, government bodies, and smallholders create inclusive ecosystems, fostering shared innovation and growth. 🌱 Advancing Sustainable Practices: Meeting global #sustainability demands, including compliance with the #EUDR, requires robust #traceability systems. Our AI-powered sustainable solution, #KoltiTraceMIS, offers satellite monitoring to detect deforestation and ensure compliance. Additionally, it provides tools to enhance data transparency and optimize resources, driving sustainability and resilience across the agricultural sector. Learn how our AI-powered technology can optimize your business operations. Reach out to our expert today: https://lnkd.in/ebsWyZau Photo: © ILO

📩 KOLTIVA's Newsletter #11 is live! 📩 Stay up to date with the ‘trilogue’ between the European Parliament, Commision and Council’s recent decision on December 3, 2024, to extend the #EUDR compliance deadline. What are the new implications of this extension, and how could it impact your operations? Find out what you need to know before the new deadline hits in 2025 in this edition.    In addition, we’re excited to share the on-demand recording of our latest BeyondTraceability Talk webinar for those who missed the session. In this talk, we explore strategies for businesses in Latin America to align with EUDR requirements. Check out the newsletter to access the recording!    💡 You’ll also find key resources on EUDR-impacted commodities, along with practical guidance to help you stay compliant and ahead of the curve.    Take a moment to explore our newsletter for actionable insights and crucial updates on navigating the evolving EUDR landscape. Subscribe now to ensure you’re always in the know! 

🌴 Driving Sustainable Palm Oil in Sumatra with Forum Sustainable Palm Oil (FONAP)! Alongside Yayasan Fortasbi Indonesia, we successfully drove the impact of FONAP’s second-phase project in Sumatra, Indonesia. We aimed to support #FONAP members in achieving their commitment to 100% sustainable #palmoil production, foster transparency in their #supplychains, and engage in dialogue with suppliers to ensure traceability and implement strict sustainability standards. By utilizing our #traceability platform, #KoltiTraceMIS—fully compliant with #GDPR—we enhanced monitoring and traceability by capturing GPS data from smallholder producers. Traceability served as a transformative force in the palm oil industry, not only streamlining the tracking of palm oil production but also aiding in effective planning for future interventions and compliance with the EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR), which was crucial for accessing EU markets. Key Achievements:  📱 Mapped 1.347 producers, including oil palm producers, female nursery producers, and social forest producers.  📝 Completed detailed assessment of 1,360 plots.  🗺️ Conducted polygon mapping on 1,360 survey plots. By providing access to this critical data, we offered valuable insights into yield performance, enabling producers to meet international standards and comply with the EUDR. The FONAP member project was implemented by Yayasan Fortasbi Indonesia in cooperation with CAPPA, Setara Jambi, and Koltiva, with support from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Photo credit: ANTARA FOTO/Wahdi Septiawan 

🚨 EUDR Latest Update 🚨 - On December 3rd, 2024, the ‘trilogue’ between the European Council, Commission, and Parliament reached a provisional agreement confirming a 12-month extension for companies to comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (#EUDR). This adjustment provides businesses, producers, and authorities with an additional year to prepare. The next step is for Parliament to vote on this informal agreement during the 16-19 December plenary session. For the extension to take effect, it must be endorsed by both Parliament and the Council and published in the EU Official Journal by the end of the year.    📣 At KOLTIVA, we understand that navigating the implications of EUDR can be challenging. Our recent press release, “EUDR Extended Deadline: KOLTIVA Urges Early Action for Latin American Exporters,” sheds light on how businesses can leverage this time to build traceable, compliant supply chains. Looking for practical guidance? Access our on-demand webinar to learn actionable strategies for EUDR compliance: https://lnkd.in/gWVKeG3e 🛡️ Your compliance journey starts now. Let’s secure your position in the EU market together.

Cybersecurity is often overlooked in business-building as the focus leans toward core functions. However, neglecting it can have catastrophic consequences. Recent PwC data reveals that a single data breach can cost upwards of $1 million per incident, with such breaches becoming more frequent and severe every year. 🔐    To address this pressing issue, AC Ventures, in collaboration with PwC Indonesia, has launched the Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups. 📘 This comprehensive guide not only highlights the urgent need for robust cyber defense mechanisms but also bridges key knowledge gaps in the venture ecosystem. It offers actionable strategies for tackling cybersecurity threats, understanding core principles, managing incident response, and ensuring regulatory compliance—all critical areas for startups in today’s digital landscape.    We’re proud to have contributed to this initiative by sharing insights on cultivating a proactive cybersecurity culture. 🌍 By embedding security into every operational aspect and using the ISO 27001 framework as a guideline for our Information Security Management System (ISMS), we aim to lead by example for startups and scale-ups navigating this critical landscape.     

We are proud to have been part of the journey as one of the founding members, from the launch of the Swiss Sustainable Coffee Platform (SSCP) on June 6 to its official establishment in Bern on November 13! 🎉    At Koltiva, we share SSCP’s mission to drive sustainability across the coffee #supplychain. Through our robust #traceability technology, #KoltiTraceMIS, and the efforts of hundreds of Field Agents, we are helping businesses comply with regulations while empowering smallholders to embrace #sustainable practices.    SSCP is a multi-stakeholder initiative driven by the Swiss coffee industry, SECO (State Secretariat for Economic Affairs), civil society, and research institutions that reflects a shared commitment to a better future for #coffee. Guided by the Declaration of Intent, the platform envisions a coffee industry that upholds human rights, protects the climate and environment, and ensures sustainable sourcing practices—ultimately improving the livelihoods of coffee producers and their families.    We’re excited to continue collaborating with SSCP and its members to shape a more sustainable future for coffee. ☕🌍 What’s your vision for #sustainability in coffee? Let us know in the comments! 

Check out this information on where to find our experts at industry events this week and connect with them:    1️⃣ Responsible Supply Chain Webinar  Hosted by Indonesia Stock Exchange and Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)  🗓️ Dec 3, 2024 | 🖥️ Live on Zoom  Ainu Rofiq, our Co-Founder, Board Member, and Government and Partnership Management, will discuss Traceability in Supply Chains. Rofiq will outline our approach to responsible #supplychains, risk assessment, and due diligence, highlighting how integrating #ESG metrics can drive meaningful change and providing actionable tips for companies starting their #sustainability journey.    2️⃣ 28th Annual Asia International Coffee Conference  🗓️ Dec 3 – 4, 2024 | 📍 The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam  Our APAC Market team, Olivier Barents (Senior Head of Market – APAC) and Nhung Tran (Business Development Lead, Vietnam), will be on the ground at this prominent coffee industry event. They’ll be available to connect with businesses across Asia to discuss how our solutions can help build #sustainable supply chains and meet evolving market needs. Contact them to book a meeting at the event!    3️⃣ Cultivating Indonesia’s Agricultural Success: How AI Can Transform Agriculture for Food Security, Productivity, and Decent Work National Forum  Hosted by ILO Country Office for Indonesia and Timor-Leste  🗓️ Dec 4, 2024 | 📍 The Hermitage Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia  Ainu Rofiq will also present at the ‘Transforming Supply Chains and Smallholder Farming with AI’ session to showcase how our AI-driven solutions are improving income, productivity, and technology adoption among producers—and how these models can be expanded to benefit other agricultural commodities and regions.    Let’s connect!

🌱 Brazil, the EU's largest source of agricultural imports, accounts for 9% (€13.4 billion) of all EU agricultural imports and nearly half of the world's soy exports (Olab & Government of the Netherlands, 2024). However, this critical role places Brazil at the center of a deforestation crisis, with escalating rates in the Amazon and Cerrado highlighting the need for sustainable practices. The #EUDR seeks to address this, but a 12-month implementation delay could lead to an estimated 2,300 square kilometers of forest loss. This delay, however, provides businesses with crucial time to prepare for compliance. The EUDR sets stringent deforestation detection thresholds, with a minimum area of 0.5 hectares—about 70mx70m. This is a significant tightening compared to Brazil's existing standards under initiatives like the Amazon Soy Moratorium, which allow for a 25-ha threshold—50 times larger (Olab & Government of the Netherlands, 2024). Compliance with these heightened standards demands advanced technology to deliver unparalleled traceability and transparency across #supplychains. At Koltiva, we are proud to drive this transformation. Our integrated solutions—#KoltiTrace, #KoltiSkills, and #KoltiVerify—empower businesses to navigate the complexities of the EUDR. 👉 Dive deeper into the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gVfGp7WR  

🔒 As digital threats continue to evolve, robust cybersecurity is not just a necessity but the cornerstone of sustainable growth. 🔒 At the launch of the PwC x ACV Playbook 2024, "Cybersecurity for Startups," our Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Furqonuddin Ramdhani (Dhani), where he’ll share expert insights on how we protect vital data across the agricultural supply chain, smallholders, and rural communities. 💻 This session will dive into how KOLTIVA’s platforms—#KoltiTrace, #KoltiPay, and #KoltiTrade—safeguard sensitive information and digital transactions. He’ll break down the #cybersecurity challenges we face, how we’re adapting to new technologies like #AI and #IoT, and how we keep security at the heart of everything we do. With a proactive cybersecurity culture at KOLTIVA, Dhani will explain how we ensure compliance with #ISO27001 and #GDPR, fortifying our systems and setting new industry standards. 📅 Thursday, November 28, 2024  🕘 09:00 - 11:00 AM (GMT+7)  📍 PwC Indonesia Office