"Sowing the Seeds of Growth" The Connection Between Agriculture and Bioeconomy: Agriculture and bioeconomy are closely linked, as the bioeconomy relies on renewable biomass and bioproducts derived from agricultural sources. In fact, agriculture is the primary source of biomass for the bioeconomy, providing raw materials for food, feed, biofuels, and bioproducts. By adopting bioeconomic practices, agriculture can become more sustainable and efficient. Precision agriculture, vertical farming, and organic farming are just a few examples of innovative approaches that can increase crop yields while reducing waste and environmental impact. In turn, the bioeconomy offers new opportunities for farmers and rural communities. Bioproducts and bioenergy can create new revenue streams, and the demand for biomass can stimulate local economies. As the world shifts towards a more sustainable and circular economy, the connection between agriculture and bioeconomy will only continue to grow. By working together, we can create a more resilient and thriving food system that benefits both people and the planet.
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📢 FER-PLAY’s newest blog post is out! 🌱 This month, our partner European Biogas Association discusses their comprehensive white paper that was recently released, which explores the transformative potential of digestate in sustainable agriculture. 🌿 Discover how digestate, a byproduct of biogas production, is paving the way for a greener agricultural landscape. From enhancing soil fertility to reducing carbon footprint, the benefits are vast and promising. But there's more to it! This white paper not only sheds light on digestate's multifaceted advantages but also addresses the regulatory challenges hindering its widespread acceptance. 📑 Read the full article now to dive deeper into the intricate relationship between digestate, sustainable agriculture, and EU regulations. ⬇ https://lnkd.in/eb-jc_FF Angela Sainz Arnau Lucile Sever Mieke Decorte #SustainableFarming #Digestate #Fertlisers #SoilHealth
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to establish voluntary standards for the production of #biofuel #feedstocks grown with climate-smart farming practices that could lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A greater adoption of climate-smart farming practices could also provide benefits for rural and farm communities, such as improved water quality and soil health. USDA’s RFI is seeking feedback on topics including: ✅Biofuel feedstock crops and practices for consideration in USDA’s analysis. ✅Scientific data, information, and analysis for consideration in quantifying the GHG emissions outcomes of climate-smart agricultural practices and conventional farming practices. ✅Records, documentation, and data necessary to provide sufficient evidence to verify practice adoption and maintenance. ✅Systems used to trace feedstocks throughout the biofuel supply chain. ✅Third-party verification of practice adoption and maintenance. This RFI supports an interagency agreement with U.S. Treasury, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency to solicit public feedback on future opportunities for including climate-smart biofuel feedstock crops in clean transportation fuel programs. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office recently announced $25.5 million in funding that focused on improving climate-smart agricultural practices that reduce the carbon intensity of biomass feedstocks used for biofuel production. Submit your input by 7/26/24 to help inform options for a robust standard that creates additional market opportunities for U.S. farmers and provides reliable environmental benefits! https://lnkd.in/ersHkPvT
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🌱🔬 Transforming Agricultural Waste into a Resource 🌾 We're excited to share recent breakthroughs from our scientists at the Natural Resources Institute Finland / Luonnonvarakeskus (Luke), who have been exploring the transformative effects of anaerobic digestion on cattle manure and straw. Their research, published in the latest EOM4SOIL project, delves into the carbon stability of digestate and its improved retention time in soils. 🔍 Research Insights: 🔄 Anaerobic digestion of cattle manure and straw not only offers renewable energy but also enhances carbon retention in soil, proving superior to traditional methods. 🌍 The study revealed that this process stabilizes organic matter effectively, converting approximately 25% of the initial carbon into valuable biomethane, while the remaining carbon in the digestate enhances soil organic carbon (SOC) build-up. 📈 Employing pilot-scale leach-bed reactors, the team demonstrated that treated digestate retains carbon more effectively in soil than untreated agricultural residues. The implications of these findings are significant, advocating for anaerobic digestion as a key step in processing agricultural waste to foster more stable soil organic carbon. This approach not only improves the sustainability of agricultural practices but also contributes to climate change mitigation by enhancing soil carbon storage. 📖 Dive deeper into the study to discover more about the potential of anaerobic digestion as a sustainable soil amendment solution: https://lnkd.in/dDrHp9pN 📰Or go to our website and read more about the use of anaerobic digestion for turning waste into a resource: https://lnkd.in/dq3b7s7d Join us in advancing sustainable agriculture and optimizing the value of organic amendments for healthier soils and a greener future. Elina Tampio, Ilmari Laaksonen, Karoliina Rimhanen, Niina Honkala, Helena Soinne, #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #AnaerobicDigestion #EJPSoil
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We are honored to be included in the U.S. Department of Energy 2023 Billion-Ton Report for our contributions to regenerative agriculture. The report, which delineates strategies for sustainably producing more than a billion tons of biomass annually in the US, recognizes Genera for our environmentally responsible agricultural practices and products made from locally grown regenerative grasses. Our fiber mill even made it on the cover page! The full report is available for download at the bottom of this webpage. Genera can be found in Chapter 5: Biomass from Agriculture. https://hubs.li/Q02ry9wG0.
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Third-party input, scrutiny and corroboration are crucial for any project claiming to make an environmental contribution. That's why Future Biogas has formed an independent agricultural board to oversee the rollout of Project Carbon Harvest (PCH) - the first unsubsidised biomethane project in the UK. Partnering with businesses looking to decarbonise their gas demand, PCH combines anaerobic digestion with carbon capture and storage to form an exciting offering that is helping decarbonise both industry and agriculture.
Future Biogas has formed an agricultural board made up of leading academics and industry experts to provide farming, scientific and market expertise to help deliver the UK’s first subsidy-free renewable energy from sustainable and regenerative agriculture – “Project Carbon Harvest”. The board will provide independent expertise, critique, and corroboration for the project, focusing on a broad range of subjects including sustainable farming, scientific research and policy. This will ensure a wide spectrum of perspectives and specialisms are considered in the scrutiny applied to the project’s methodology, underlying science and practical application. The objectives of the board are to: - Provide independent expertise, scrutiny and corroboration - Support bioenergy crop production as part of diverse crop rotations - Engage with authorities to ensure progression and delivery of the project - Advise Future Biogas on specific subjects - Translate and filter high level theory into tangible outputs - Provide a forum for knowledge transfer, bridging R&D and practical application Full information of board members can be found in the article below: https://lnkd.in/e7aEZXah Tina Barsby | Ben Abell | Hugh Baker MRICS FAAV | Belinda Clarke | Julian Little | Matt Ryan | Oliver Scott | Harley Stoddart
Future Biogas Launches Independent Agricultural Board - Future Biogas
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released a Request for Information (RFI) to establish voluntary standards for the production of biofuel feedstocks grown with climate-smart farming practices that could lower overall greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. A greater adoption of climate-smart farming practices could also provide benefits for rural and farm communities, such as improved water quality and soil health. USDA’s RFI is seeking feedback on topics including: ✅Biofuel feedstock crops and practices for consideration in USDA’s analysis. ✅Scientific data, information, and analysis for consideration in quantifying the GHG emissions outcomes of climate-smart agricultural practices and conventional farming practices. ✅Records, documentation, and data necessary to provide sufficient evidence to verify practice adoption and maintenance. ✅Systems used to trace feedstocks throughout the biofuel supply chain. ✅Third-party verification of practice adoption and maintenance. This RFI supports an interagency agreement with U.S. Treasury, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Environmental Protection Agency to solicit public feedback on future opportunities for including climate-smart biofuel feedstock crops in clean transportation fuel programs. DOE’s Bioenergy Technologies Office recently announced $25.5 million in funding that focused on improving climate-smart agricultural practices that reduce the carbon intensity of biomass feedstocks used for biofuel production. Submit your input by 7/26/24 to help inform options for a robust standard that creates additional market opportunities for U.S. farmers and provides reliable environmental benefits! Learn more, and help us amplify this news by sharing it with your network! https://lnkd.in/eBDUG4rp
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Agriculture is expected to be central to the growth of the sustainable aviation fuel, but exactly what crops will benefit is a hotly debated subject. #ethanol #sustainableaviation #renewablefuel
SAF may have bright future for crops, other agricultural feedstocks
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October was an inspiring month for us BASF Agricultural Solutions and for sustainability, with exciting milestones that I’m thrilled to share. ▪️ We’ve expanded our BioSolutions portfolio by incorporating seaweed biostimulants from Acadian Plant Health™. This is more than just innovation; seaweed is a valuable resource, and it’s incredible to see its potential to support farmers grow more, and sustainably better crops, especially as we tackle the challenges of climate change. ▪️ Another standout has been the launch of our xarvio® BIOENERGY program, designed to lower, track, and document carbon intensity (CI) in corn for ethanol biofuel. This program leverages the proven agronomic intelligence of xarvio® Digital Farming Solutions to deliver precise, data-driven recommendations. It’s a transformative step for the biofuel supply chain that ensures transparency, accountability, and compliance. ▪️ Another milestone I’m particularly proud of — our Rudong site in China has become BASF Agricultural Solutions’ first CO2-emission-free facility. By switching to renewable electricity, CO2 emissions have been eliminated entirely. This achievement underscores our commitment to sustainability and sets the stage for more facilities to follow. For us at BASF Agricultural Solutions, this is part of journey, to do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture, #ForTheLoveOfFarming, the #BiggestJobOnEarth #SustainableAgriculture #BioSolutions #Innovation
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