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There were so many powerful learnings for us at the Blue Food Innovation Summit in London (and opportunities for Natalie Longmire-Kulis and Tessa Charupatanapongse, M.S.Ed to connect with others in this space like Mauricio, pictured below). As investors in innovative seaweed solutions, this was a main focus for our team. Here's a few takeaways that we had on the challenges and opportunities in this space: • In Korea, China, and Japan, near-shore cultivation is saturated, so there's a need to go off shore. • In Southeast Asia, seedlings and monoculture present a great risk to the seaweed farming industry. • In the West, the seaweed industry is a nascent space with increasing demand, but regulations and permits can be a bottle neck towards scaling. • Dr. Jang Kim estimates that there is a 30-40 year technology gap between seaweed farming in the East and the West. • Vincent Doumeizel points out that we should be striving for food innovations that are not just sustainable (because our current climate situation is already so alarming), but regenerative–trying to build back and restore climate health. This makes seaweed an appealing branch of aquaculture for many reasons, including its regenerative properties. #seaweed #aquaculture #bluefoodinnovation

There is a lot of buzz about #regenerativeagriculture - but how to make it happen in a world dominated by conventional agriculture? Together with our partners in 3Keel, Nestlé Purina PetCare Europe, PepsiCo, Consorzio di Tutela della DOC Prosecco, and others, Preferred by Nature are creating landscape-based “market places” for ecosystem services, focused on regenerative agriculture - in Hungary, Poland and Italy. In the Landscape Enterprise Networks Programme (LENs), farmers are invited to implement regenerative agriculture measures on their lands, they are paid to do so by companies sourcing from the landscapes, who in return achieve their targets of increasing regenerative agriculture in their supply chains. The result is much more resilient agricultural landscapes, more sustainable food production, better biodiversity protection and carbon storage. While it already feels pretty big, we’re just getting started! Let us know what you think - and read a bit more on our work in Italy here:

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH is hosting a SUMMIT from September 10th to 12th in Warsaw, Poland. It´s our first one since 2018. ❓ Who´s the SUMMIT for? All stakeholders in the agriculture sector who deal with fruit and vegetables, aquaculture, and flowers who want to learn more about: Smart Farm Assurance, productivity enhancement amid sustainability challenges, gaps in agricultural practices, innovations in auditing and certification, workers' well-being, and sustainable agriculture solutions. ❓ Not sure if you should attend? Join the free webinar to get all the details about what to expect. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e8dTrHdd ℹ For an overview on what´s on, click here: https://lnkd.in/esscsbDD Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, network with industry experts and grow your business. See you at the SUMMIT! 🌍🌿 #GLOBALGAP #Summit #Agriculture #Sustainability

A New Era in Plant Health🌍🌿 The story begins at the IPM Conference in May at Brussels, where two innovation projects, SAGROPIA and NextGenBioPest were recognized as being the pioneers for the future of plant health. Thankyou Diego Canga Fano Today, we are thrilled to announce that these two Horizon Europe sister projects are joining forces to amplify their impact on sustainable farming and IPM across Europe! SAGROPIA is leading the way in crop protection with the aim to introduce 13 biological and low-risk pesticides with a specific focus on potato and sugar beet crops. SAGROPIA's mission is to seamlessly integrate these sustainable solutions into comprehensive IPM strategies. NextGenBioPest project is dedicated to developing novel solutions that safeguard human health and address the challenge of increasing crop yields while significantly reducing reliance on chemical pesticides. Together, by combining expertise and innovative approaches, we aim to create a healthier environment and foster more sustainable farming practices. We look forward to a successful collaboration! 🙏 To learn more about the two projects, check out www.sagropia.eu and www.nextgenbiopest.eu RTDS Group AIT Austrian Institute of Technology Angeliki Milioti John Vontas #SustainableAgriculture #PlantProtection #Innovation #IPM #Collaboration #AgricultureInnovation #Sustainability #EUProjects

Just like any other business, feed companies as part of the seafood industry require plenty of working capital to get a hold of the raw materials they need for production. Catch us in the latest edition of International Aquafeed magazine where we explore how feed companies can utilize trade finance to ensure they have optimal working capital levels on hand, for raw material procurement, agreeable payment terms, and more. Read the issue here: https://lnkd.in/efUpdy4Y Thank you International Aquafeed for the opportunity!

🥑New Case Study Alert🥑 Curious to learn more about how we’re driving sustainable agriculture and can help optimize your avocado pollination process and improve yeilds outcomes? Dive into the full case study here⬇️ #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #PollinationInnovation #BloomX

3 Ways Large Scale Farmers Will Benefit From Implementing A More Sustainable Practice: Resilient Ecosystems: Harpe Bio’s sustainable solution contributes to regenerative agriculture, repairing soil health, enhancing crop growth, and supporting biodiversity. Innovative Solution: Harpe's natural herbicide addresses weed resistance, ensuring large-scale farmers adopt environmentally-friendly practices. Global Impact: Harpe Bio's innovative approach extends globally, aiding farmers around the world in India, Africa, and beyond, fostering sustainable agriculture practices. Learn more about Regenerative Ag and Sustainable Farming for large scale growers in Episode 3 of the Modern Agriculture podcast - https://lnkd.in/edhwUsgA

🎬 I’m excited to share FoodUnfolded’s new documentary on regenerative agriculture is now live! If you’re passionate about sustainable practices or curious about the future of our food system, this film is for you. It challenges you to envision a new future for agriculture—one that aims to create a healthier, more resilient planet for generations to come. 🌍 Sit back, relax, and enjoy Farming, Redefined 👉 https://lnkd.in/edBwC6u4

We are taking action today.     Our new report outlines the priorities, opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for the UK livestock and aquaculture sectors 🌊🐔    “Agri-tech innovation has significant potential to support sustainable and resilient livestock and aquaculture systems, but to do so, we must get ahead of the curve and anticipate tomorrow’s challenges today.    This report acts as a catalyst for stakeholders across the supply chain to come together and explore solutions for these sectors. We are committed to working collaboratively with industry in response to our findings and to make headway on the innovation priorities identified. The steps we take now will shape the future, addressing pressures in areas such as animal health and maximising opportunities in others, for example, engineering biology.” - Phil Bicknell, UK Agri-Tech Centre CEO     To sustain the expected increase in population, the agri-industries need to develop commercially viable, sustainable solutions and climate-smart food systems that meet societal need.     👉How can we address these big challenges?     👉Can agri-tech enable resilient systems that tackle food security and mitigate the effects of climate and disease pressures?     We’ve worked with 150 experts across the agri-food supply chain to identify 11 cross-sector research and innovation priorities to guide the future of agri-food.     This report highlights innovation hotspots to increase productivity and minimise the impact on our planet.     The UK Agri-Tech Centre is the largest agri-tech organisation, that takes a whole systems approach catalysing innovative solutions to real-world problems. Contact us to learn more about how we can support you.     ➡️Download the report: https://ow.ly/ipIT50SEc1Y   ✉️Email us: info@ukagritechcentre.com    🔗Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eEXZAqmA    #connect #inspire #grow #adopt #resilientsystems #intelligentagriculture #acceleratingagritech #agritech #agribusiness 

🌱 New Case Study Alert! 🌱 We’re thrilled to share a new case study showcasing our collaboration with Allesbeste, a forward-thinking avocado grower in Limpopo, South-Africa. Together, we've tackled the challenges of pollination in various temperatures and variable flowering times, using BloomX's innovative bio-mimicking technology. The results? A significant boost in avocado yields and fruit quality! Curious to learn more about how we’re driving sustainable agriculture? Dive into the full case study here: #SustainableFarming #AgriTech #PollinationInnovation #BloomX