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🌱 Sustainable Farming Incentive 2024 Updates 🌱 The UK’s SFI 2024 brings new opportunities for farmers to adopt sustainable practices. At Glafos, we’re here to help you navigate these new updates and make the most of the benefits. Key Highlights: Increased Payments: Earn £385 per hectare for low-density agroforestry on less sensitive land. 🌳💷 Greater Flexibility: Tailor actions to your farm’s needs with a more streamlined application process. 🌱 Support for Smaller Farms: Higher payment rates and simplified actions make it easier for all farms to participate. 🚜 Innovation Focus: New support for fresh ideas and practices, especially for new entrants. 🌾💡 Glafos is ready to guide you through the SFI journey. 🌍 Dive deeper on our blog: Check out the link in the 1st comment #SustainableFarming #Agroforestry #SFI2024 #Glafos #NatureRecovery

🌱 Innovative Solution for Pine Forests & Sustainable Agriculture 🌱 A groundbreaking technology, developed by South Korean universities and research institutes, is transforming the way we protect pine trees from Pine Wilt Disease caused by Pine Wood Nematodes. This eco-friendly solution involves aerial spraying of a Bacillus strain, which enhances tree immunity and provides a sustainable alternative to traditional chemical treatments like truck injections and fumigation. But the benefits don’t stop there! The Bacillus bacterium is also effective against viral, bacterial, and soil-borne fungal diseases in crops, offering a natural alternative to chemical pesticides. This technology aligns with the growing global demand for sustainable agricultural and forestry practices, and presents a unique business opportunity. Currently commercialized in South Korea, the company is now seeking partnerships in Europe for product registration and distribution. European companies can collaborate through efficacy evaluations, paving the way for formal business agreements. 🌍 Let’s work together to protect our forests and revolutionize sustainable agriculture! We’re excited to invite you to explore more about this opportunity on our Open Innovation Platform, DBN: https://lnkd.in/gfy9qY2u 💡 If you're interested in exploring collaboration opportunities or learning more, don't hesitate to reach out to Raysa Gois. We’re here and ready to discuss how we can create value together! Looking forward to connecting and exploring new possibilities! #Sustainability #AgTech #Forestry #PineWiltDisease #EcoFriendly #Innovation #Bacillus #SustainableAgriculture #PestControl #BusinessOpportunity #Partnership

🌳 🌿✨Last Thursday, we hosted an exciting webinar to introduce the main features of the #FarmTree Tool, a digital solution designed to support #agroforestry planning and modeling across Europe. 👨🌾 👩🔬 👨💼 The event brought together farmers, advisors, researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to sustainable agriculture. 🌱 The webinar started with an overview of the ReForest project provided by Prof. Martin Lukac, PhD who shared insights on the challenges and numerous benefits of reintegrating trees into agricultural systems. 💡 The #FarmTree Tool was presented by Steffie Rijpkema, MSc who explained how the tool uses data from ReForest Living Labs and other sources to design and evaluate agroforestry systems, integrating site-specific information for precise projections. 🌳 The webinar continued with the FarmTree B.V. Tool real-world applications presented by Marina Alarcón de Antón, MSc who dived into practical examples, demonstrating the tool’s capability to predict long-term performance in production, financial, and agro-ecological dimensions through examples from the ReForest #LivingLabs. 😉 Don't worry if you missed the Webinar. A full recording is available on the ReForest YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/guMbVfR2 📃 Check the news on the event on the ReForest website and download the presentations! https://lnkd.in/gwiBUSiP Stay tuned for upcoming ReForest events! #Agroforestry #FarmTreeTool #Sustainability #ReForestProject #Innovation #Farming #GreenFuture

🏡 👨🌾Controlled Environment Aquaponics & Open Field Farming 🏡 👨🌾 A fairly common question is to ask in the ideal world which one should we be working towards. 🤔 The answer is without any doubt, both! 🤝 Conventional Farming will, must and should always be part of the answer as to how we produce our food and more so agricultural produce. 👨🌾 👩🌾 I do however believe that we cannot and must not be persuaded that there is no space for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) / Aquaponics. ♻️ In fact, I am of the stong opinion that we need to adopt more CEA systems because of the inherent advantages it brings to the table. 📈 The short answer is with CEA, and specifically using aquaponics we are taking unmanageable risks that are associated with Conventional Farming and moving them into the manageable / controllable risks category. 💥 Immensely powerful tool! 🛠️ In 99% of the cases, you can also be much, much more productive and efficient vs conventional practices. 🔱 Also from the sustainability point of view, because you can literally put a food production unit down anywhere - it also affects the distance and availability of our food and agricultural produce in a positive way - more local production. 💪 Am I therefore saying it is the only route to follow, certainly not. 💡 If we farm correctly and integrate open-field farming into our society, our towns, our cities and our nations, better, it is an immensely powerful tool to power a sustainable and prosperous future.  🎯 A great force for good! 🚀 Let’s integrate more lets collaborate more to accomplish more and start to shift form problem aware to solution aware! 🤝 Green Stream Nutrients _________________________ ♻ Interested in sustainable CEA Aquaponics. Follow and connect: Carel van Heerden Visit our Website for more info. #aquaponics #futurefarming #sustainableagriculture #CEA #farming #agriculture

Challenges in Adopting Entomoforestry: Entomoforestry presents an innovative approach to sustainable food production, but its implementation comes with several obstacles. A significant challenge lies in cultural perceptions, particularly in regions where consuming insects is not widely accepted. Breaking the "ick" factor requires widespread education and effective campaigns to highlight insect-based foods' nutritional value and environmental advantages. Moreover, expanding entomoforestry demands the development of proper infrastructure and advanced technologies to optimize insect farming within forest environments. Another hurdle is the lack of clear regulations in many countries regarding the agriculture, processing, and trade of edible insects, which creates uncertainty for businesses and consumers. Lastly, striking a balance between conserving natural forests and introducing commercial insect farming is essential to ensure that ecosystems are preserved rather than disrupted. Tackling these challenges is crucial for making entomoforestry a scalable and sustainable global practice. What are your thoughts on it? #entomoforestry #insectfarming #sustainability #saveforests #agroforestry #entomology #savesoil #aaryagroup #aaryaorganics

Our five partners in the 3F Green Model are: 1. Principality of Asturias, Spain (project lead), is a coastal political and administrative division in the northwest of Spain. 2. Vidzeme Planning Region, Latvia. Vidzeme is one of Latvia’s five planning regions. It covers almost a third (19,770 km2 or 30.6%) of the country. Nearly 60% of the region is covered in forest, which presents a significant economic opportunity, which the region is keen to exploit sustainably. 3. Department of Agriculture of Sicilian Region, Italy. The department is responsible for regional policies and standards relating to agriculture, zootechnics and the wine sector. It promotes the development of agricultural infrastructure and provides business support, as well as funding rural development through the CAP. Through the 3F Green Model project, it aims to improve the management of agri-food and forestry bio-waste and by-products. 4. Pannon Business Network Association (PBN) and associated partner city of Szombathely, Hungary. The PBN is an applied research and development organisation that focuses on increasing the added value of manufacturing businesses. One of its goals is to create a green, intelligent city by strengthening the circular economy, implementing nature-based solutions and participating in smart-city pilot projects. 5. Munster Technological University’s Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence and associated partner the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Marine, Ireland. The Hincks Centre was established in 2013 at the Munster Technological University to support entrepreneurship in all its forms by engaging in academic and policy focused research, education and training. Its goals for the 3F Green Model project are learning what is working well in the partners’ regions, as well as sharing its own evidence-based approaches to improving entrepreneurial success in circular bio-economy space. By the way, the first issue of the 3F Green Model Bulletin is out. You can read it (and subscribe) here: https://lnkd.in/etmvkwYC #sustainability #circulareconomy #greendeal #eugreendeal #agriculture #forestry

🤔 Is it possible to combinе economic #profitability and ecologic #sustainability?📈 ⁉ Wondering how long you will have to wait for positive effects of #agroforestry? 🌳 🔬 Is it possible to manage a farm with the precision needed in a science lab? #IngsFarm from ReForest #LivingLab 7 can help you find the answers! 💡 Just a year into its journey, the Biohub at Ings Farm is already reshaping traditional farming paradigms. With a focus on integrating multilayered rows of trees and perennial plants into existing #pasturelands, the farm aims to showcase the possibilities and complexities of #agroforestry design within #silvopasture systems. 🔬 Research lies at the heart of the Biohub's mission. Through meticulous observation, data analysis, and hands-on implementation, the farm strives to unlock the full potential of agroforestry, contributing to biodiversity conservation, carbon sequestration, and sustainable food production. 🌿 Тhe Biohub seeks to demonstrate the fusion of ecological principles with economic viability. By mimicking the intricate layers of #UKwoodlands, the farm envisions a seven-line system that integrates diverse elements such as mycorrhizal fungi, woodchip inoculated with oyster mushroom spores, and essential inhabitants like lob worms. 🌱 Driven by a commitment to circularity, the Biohub pioneers new supply chains, emphasizing perennial crops and organic produce. Through collaboration with partners like Yorkshire Water and Quorn Professionals, the farm is paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable agricultural future. 👉 Check the #IngsFarm subpage on the #ReForest website and learn more: https://lnkd.in/d9EprSjt #AgroforestryInnovation #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming #Biodiversity #Conservation #IngsFarm #HorizonEurope #AgroforestryDesigns #CircularRegeneration

It's 2025, wish you all the best 🍀 It's for all new awesome souls connected with me and reminder for the older contacts shared same vision, mission and values as mine 🙂 𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁 🌍. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗜'𝗺 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀. Regenerative agriculture 🌱 is my thing because of my forestry background 🌲 and over a decade of working experience in agroforestry. Forests teach us a lot. The main lesson? Balance ⚖️. Balance in ecosystems changes farming and is at the heart of sustainability ♻️. - 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆: We can have both. We can increase our yield 📈 and still protect the environment 🌳. - 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆: Modern farming 🚜 and biodiversity 🌈 can work together. Amazing, right? 🤩 - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘀: Using cover crops 🌾 and less tilling improves soil health. To boost soil fertility and productivity, I developed #ComboSet (a natural fertilizer 🌿) and #Azadenin (a natural pesticide 🐞) with my amazing team. They’re revolutionizing regenerative farming 🚀. - 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝘀𝗲: We follow nature to manage water well. We plan irrigation 💧 based on soil texture, weather ☀️, nearby ecosystems 🌼, and crop needs. Sometimes we plan it without irrigation as per available water resources. Yes! you need to be climate smart 🌍. - 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴: Dealing with climate changes and reducing carbon footprints 🌬️ is a priority for me. Being strong 💪 is important. I want farm communities to succeed over time, facing challenges without breaking. In the end, it’s about smart changes for sustainable farming 🌾. Let’s make our fields as strong, kind 🌷, and profitable 💰 as our trees. #SustainableAgriculture #Agroforestry #Forestry #EcosystemManagement #ClimateChangeAdaptation #BiodiversityConservation #SoilHealth #WaterManagement #CarbonFootprintReduction #Regenerativeagriculture

🌳 💡ReForest #AgroforestryTools   👉 Discover #FarmTreeTool   🌳 🌱 #Agroforestry is simple and working solution to achieve numerious benefits including #Sustainability, #Biodiversity, #Soilconservation, #Climateresilience, and #EconomicDiversification. 🛑 However, many farmers encounter challenges when considering adopting agroforestry practices. A significant one is a lack of confidence in the potential outcomes. 📊 The #FarmTreeTool is an innovative tool converting complex scientific data into accessible models customised to suit the unique characteristics of individual farms. 💻 It allows to recreate current or hypothetical #agroforestry scenarios in an online environment, projecting their long-term performance, and presenting these outputs in graphs and time series for a variety of economic, social and environmental indicators.   🌳Within ReForest, the #FarmTreeTool has been developed as a separate application that will be available via the ReForest #platform, enabling ReForest users to explore agroforestry scenarios of the project. Since the project inception phase, FarmTree B.V. has:   ✅included additional functionalities to capture seasonality effects in production ✅added +80 temperate species to their database ✅started to capture Living Lab agricultural scenarios with the support of partners and field data   💼FarmTree B.V. is a company based in Wageningen, the Netherlands, specialised in #modelling the impact of #agroforestry with their in-house developed #FarmTreeTool. It continues to support ReForest partners to design relevant agroforestry scenarios, and make data-drive decisions to facilitate #agroforestry planning.   👉 Check out the ReForest website to learn more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d6bSUxvq 👉 Here is a direct link to the FarmTree tool: it's worth exploring!  🔗 https://lnkd.in/dp-SHVbM #digitaltools #agroforestry #sustainableagriculture #climateaction #innovation #modelling #sustainability #HorizonEurope  

Open Call for European Innovation Partnerships 17.5m funding available for environmental sustainability projects on Irish farms. [link below]. Funding via Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine & the EU. This call will seek proposals to address the topics below, while also encouraging other innovation areas applicable to environmental sustainability: o Climate mitigation and climate adaptation at farm level o Farming in coastal areas o Farming in the organic and horticulture sectors o Food sustainability, security and the role of short supply chains o Regenerative agriculture o Protecting and restoring our soils and their sustainable use o Sustainable farming systems for intensive agriculture o Innovative approaches within the bio/circular economy at a locally-led level #agriculture #agroforestry #bioeconomy #biomass #circulareconomy #irishbioeconomy #farmforestry #feedstocks #forestry #innovation #primaryproduction #soilhealth #sustainability #waterpurification #wood https://lnkd.in/etyQpYXB