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🌟 Congratulations to our partners at IISD for launching a new Responsible Agricultural Investment tool for agribusinesses! 🌟 Grow Asia supported the development of The RAI Tool for Agribusiness, developed by International Institute for Sustainable Development and Cerise+SPTF with support from Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation. This important tool helps agribusinesses align with international principles for responsible business conduct. As part of this consortium, Grow Asia worked with SMEs like Morination and Pacific Holdings to test the tool and ensure its effectiveness. Alongside International Institute for Sustainable Development, The ASEAN Secretariat, and FAO, we are committed to fostering responsible investment. Through our GrowRight responsible investing program, Grow Asia launched The ASEAN Academy on Responsible Investing, which provides training for professionals and investors to accelerate system-wide change in the food, agriculture, and forestry sectors. GrowRight is anchored by the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF) and Cargill, and supported by Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, Visa, and UK AID. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g7Mg3hed Hafiz Mirza | Marion ALLET | #ResponsibleInvestment | #SustainableAgriculture | #Agribusiness

Last week, Vosumtey Seng, interviewed Okhna Sovithya Sothy, Chairman of the Agribusiness Committee and 8S Agro-Industry. During the discussion, he shared his experience and current initiatives aimed at transforming Cambodia's agriculture sector. As Chairman of EuroCham's Agribusiness Committee (2024-2026), his vision is focused on expanding market access, strengthening government support, enhancing agricultural productivity, and promoting sustainable investments in the sector A key upcoming event, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐚’𝐬 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢-𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞. The discussion will explore the role of modern machinery in agri-food processing, government policies supporting the sector, and the innovative Agri-Food Industrial Park project. 👉 Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/3OoRhpB Interested in being featured in EuroCham’s newsletter interview section? Reach out to Vosumtey Seng at 010 888 035 or comm.officer@eurocham-cambodia.org. Don’t miss your chance to spotlight your business or initiative!

Increased investment and partnerships essential for scaling successful agricultural innovations – IITA DG “MDBs must continue to strengthen their investments in agricultural innovations. Our food systems face significant challenges, particularly affecting smallholder farmers." Read more... https://lnkd.in/eVA8RRfy . #iitastories #MDBs #partnerships #foodsystems #investments

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Strong regulatory approvals are in place to protect the Territory’s land and water. The Agribusiness 2030 strategy highlights agribusiness development opportunities to deliver a prosperous, sustainable primary industries. We continue to support the strong regulatory approval processes that are in place to protect the Northern Territory’s vast land and water resources. Successful agriculture is determined by responsible resource management. The regulatory approval processes that are in place are independently managed and underpinned by law. Securing water supply through science backed regulations enables long term sustainability of the plant based agricultural and horticultural precincts across the Territory. The NT Government supports primary industries and is working towards the target of a $40 billion economy by 2030.

“As stewards of natural capital, #farmers deserve recognition as #MSMEs,” says Eduardo Tugendhat, Partner of Inclusive Growth and Nature at Palladium: Make It Possible. Implemented by Palladium, USAID CATALYZE has helped unlock the power of agriculture #MSMEs. Since 2014, Palladium has mobilized $1.1 billion in private capital for agri-SMEs, including over $80 million through USAID CATALYZE. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gaYEaSah Smallholder and Agri-SME Finance and Investment Network (SAFIN) | Palladium: Make It Possible

The President urged African states to promote research and innovation, boost investments in regional agricultural infrastructure, and quicken the adoption of technology solutions. #YNews https://lnkd.in/dVxuc8mt

Environmental Factors Affecting Agribusiness Managerial Functions https://lnkd.in/duFEPVWz

Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are crucial for advancing Africa’s agriculture. By combining government policies with private sector investment, PPPs improve infrastructure, technology, and expertise. They play a significant role in Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs), boosting local economies and reducing import dependence. https://lnkd.in/dbhSqH9H #agriculture #partnerships #SAPZ #MAA24

NEWS REVIEW: WHY COMMERCIAL AGRIBUSINESSES RESORT TO BACKWARD INTEGRATION – GOV. SULE Due to foreign exchange challenges, Nigerian agribusiness investors are focusing on backward integration. Governor Abdullahi Sule emphasized that implementing the Framework for Responsible Investment in Land-Intensive Agriculture (FRILIA) will attract private investments, benefiting both investors and communities. Click on this link to read more... https://lnkd.in/dWf9s-bR #agribusinessafrica  #agribusinessnigeria  #agribusiness  #nigeriaagriculture  #economicgrowth  #agricnewsinafrica  #agrinews  #agriculture  #foodsecurity  #agribusinessnews #agriculture