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HRB is attending FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 in Berlin HRB will be present at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2024 in Berlin, a leading global trade fair for the fresh fruit and vegetable business. Lena Maas and Gabino Sanchez-Perez will be discussing with attendants the latest news regarding EU deregulation #NGTs and our latest press release on regenerating strawberry from gene-edited single cells. Stay tuned as we share insights and highlights from the event, showcasing how our #geneediting technologies are contributing to a healthier, more sustainable future for global agriculture. #FruitLogistica2024 #GeneEditing #SustainableAgriculture #BiotechInnovation #AgricultureTechnology #DutchBiotech  

In this week's #agribusiness top stories: mexican scientists from CONAHCYT are leading efforts to transition away from glyphosate in agriculture, improving soil quality and crop yields. This and more in your weekly roundup! #MexicoBusinessNews #MexicoBusiness #WeeklyRoundups

Did you know growers are chefs? They are! They feed the soil microbiome everyday and that soil microbiome is critical in ultimately feeding the plant that we then eat! Celebrity chefs are revered and elevated in our culture (i.e., Food Network, Top Chef, etc.)...but what if we had celebrity farmers? Interested in learning more on soil health management and how you too can become an expert? A no-cost certification from Biome Makers Inc.is available here...CEU credits available as well! BeCrop Advisors™. Let's get to work feeding our planet...it all starts with soil 😉 https://lnkd.in/ergbGw6X #soilhealth #soil Western Growers #microbiology #sustainability #sustainableagriculture #regenerativeagriculture #organic #organicfarming #freshproduce

Good news from my colleague Joelle Mosso and Biome Makers Inc. - if you want to get smart on some of the keys to soil health, here's a free certificate course to get you started (and get some CEUs - and who doesn't want some more of those, right?) I do agree with soil health being a key to the entire growing operation. When you talk to a lot of the early and long-term regenerative practitioners (Gina Bella Colfer and Eric Morgan), you are constantly reminded that managing for and measuring soil outcomes is one of the keys to improving things, no matter which practices you're testing and/or changing. The celebrity chef notion for soil health gurus is interesting - can soil health gurus play the influencer game? Shay Myers and Kaitlyn Thornton - can we make soil health gurus exciting (or at least entertaining?) Carter Williams - does soil health fit into Food is Health messaging - maybe that's the ticket for soil gurus that ties it back to the Chef messaging Joelle?

Next month, we’ll learn the winner of the 2023 Soy Innovation Challenge. The United Soybean Board and The Yield Lab Institute created the contest in the fall of 2022 to inspire companies across the globe to create innovations that:   · Increase the use and value of soybean meal in animal agriculture, aquaculture, pet foods, and soy foods for human consumption. · Advance the commercial viability of existing uses and segments in food and feed spaces, overcoming the technical challenges of increasing soybean meal usage. · Advance the transportability and storage viability of soybean meal.   The contest began with 69 applicants from around the globe and has been narrowed down to an exceptional final four: Clean Label Solution LLC, Cellyfill, NeuEsse Inc., and Renewable Green Composites, LLC.    Congratulations to all the finalists. Your brilliant ideas shine a bright light on the nearly endless everyday uses for soybean meal. To learn more about the 2023 Soy Innovation Challenge finalists, visit https://lnkd.in/gnkYsJ-P #soycheckoff #soyinnovation #soybeanmeal

A few weeks ago, Boerderij published an article about Dutch quinoa. The article provides and in-depth overview of the current developments and chances for cultivating this versatile crop in the Netherlands. Some aspects covered in the article are: 🌱 The cultivation possibilities of quinoa in the Netherlands. For example, the following is mentioned: “Quinoa is resistant to challenging conditions such as drought and salinization. Therefore, it also has potential in the Netherlands.” 🌱 Some stakeholders involved in the Dutch quinoa supply chain, such as RADICLE Crops (Andrés T.), Wageningen University & Research and the growers. 🌱 An explanation of why this hybrid crop could lead to a breakthrough. 🌱 The reasoning for our Dutch grower arco klok to grow in the future organic quinoa. Furthermore, he highlights the focus on high quality: ‘The growers at GreenFood50 opt for a high-quality crop instead of larger production.’, according to Klok. It's great to see how this 'superfood' is becoming more popular due to its versatility and advantages. A must-read for anyone interested in modern farming and sustainable cultivation practices! 🚜 If you are a subscriber of De Boerderij you can read the whole article via the following link: https://lnkd.in/eyHEgyMz #agriculture #quinoa #sustainability #farminginnovation #nutrition #sustainabledevelopment

Exciting progress from the 12th meeting of the Ad Hoc Working Group to Enhance the Functioning of the Multilateral System of the International Plant Treaty. The group continues to make strides towards improving access to and sharing of benefits from plant genetic resources, crucial for food security and sustainable agriculture worldwide. All eyes are now on the next meetings in March & June 2025 when negotiations continue to agree on the Package of Measure for the 11th Session of the ITPGRFA Governing Body in November 2025, where we hope to see a conclusion to these important discussions. See ENB Summary: https://lnkd.in/esC5zgzp 🌍🌾 #ITPGRFA #PlantGeneticResources #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #GlobalCollaboration

The opportunity for organic growers to address one of the biggest challenges with bottles versus tanker loads.

🤩Happy #FascinationofPlantsDay! 🥔 Potatoes: A staple crop worldwide, potatoes provide vital nutrition and are a versatile ingredient in countless dishes. Their cultivation supports food security and sustainable agriculture practices. 🌊 Microalgae: Often overlooked, microalgae play a crucial role in agriculture as a source of nutrients and bioactive compounds. From fertilizers to animal feed, they contribute to innovative and sustainable farming solutions. 👆 GeneBEcon researches and innovates the use of New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) to provide farmers and biobased industries with climate-friendly and improved agricultural and aquaculture solutions. ℹ️ genebecon.eu EPSO European Plant Science Organisation #FoPD #potatobreeding #microalgae #geneediting #NGTs #CRISPR #bioeconomy

Yesterday (5 June), Nicolas WILLAUME gave a presentation at the EU Fertiliser Market Observatory (FMO) meeting. This was a closed European expert group of permanent experts from the #fertiliser industry and #farming sectors. It is responsible for the identification, collection, exchange, and dissemination of fertiliser markets data as well as analysis on prices, trade, and production. This group provides the European Commission with expert advice on all factors that impact fertiliser markets developments. Its aim is to assist the Commission in developing a fair market in support of the best functioning supply chain. To do this, it intends to find ways to enhance #foodproduction and invest in the best technology available to farmers and producers, ensuring the availability and affordability of fertilisers and other technology.   Nicolas, who is the Global Advocacy Manager for ICL Group, is the permanent EBIC representative within this group. His presentation was titled: 'Plant biostimulants for efficient nutrient use and food security in Europe.' It explained what #biostimulants are and their key modes of action, focussing on their positive impact on nutrient use efficiency (#NUE) and how this can support growers in food production despite the ongoing changes to our climate and the continued pressures extreme weather is placing on agriculture throughout Europe. Losses caused by abiotic stress far outweigh those caused by pests and diseases, making it the primary challenge facing farmers today. The takeaway for the FMO was that biostimulants are a tool for more resilient food systems in the face of these challenges and can help us to ensure the future of our food supply and contribute to EU open strategic autonomy, by improving crop resilience; optimising the application of nutrients; and helping growers to maintain yields under difficult conditions.   You can find out more about the FMO here: https://lnkd.in/dXWYsJXF