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During our July #MilkPriceMonthly our CEO, Diarmaid Mac Colgáin, reflected on the latest #DairyNews. One major announcement: the New Zealand Government has taken agriculture out of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). What impact will this have on European #dairy farmers?   💭 Price Perspective: Will New Zealand dairy farmers be able to undercut European dairy farmers, especially those in Wales and Ireland?   🌏 Market Dynamics: The ability of New Zealand to produce cheaper dairy products might lead to a shift in global dairy trade dynamics.   🐮 Competitiveness: What does this mean for the competitiveness and sustainability of European dairy farming as they may struggle with higher production costs due to sustainability compliance?   📺 Watch the full episode on Agri Insider, where we discuss #Brexit, product substitution, the effect on farmers’ income, the cost of #sustainability compliance, and much more. It’s not to be missed!   🐮 Everyone in dairy benefits from Concept Dairy™ 🚀!  

👉🏼After seven months of intense negotiations, an important advisory group of the #EU has reached a groundbreaking consensus on the future of its agricultural system. The Strategic Dialogue, initiated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, brought together 29 diverse stakeholders, including farmers' unions, environmental NGOs, industry representatives, and academics, to address growing polarization in the sector. More on the report presented today: 📃 https://bit.ly/3MzlFge The consensus report marks a significant shift in EU #agriculture, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and equity. Key recommendations from the final report include moving away from land-based subsidies, increasing support for small farms, and incentivizing sustainable practices. 👨🌾🚜🌿The dialogue underscores the need for a complete overhaul of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to better protect farmers and promote healthy, sustainable diets across the continent (less meat and more plant-based proteins) 🫛🥗 As von der Leyen emphasized, the EU must do more to support its farmers and ensure a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable agri-food system. This consensus represents a crucial step towards achieving that vision. 📰 Read more @Euronews https://bit.ly/4g4xrwy #sustainableagriculture #nature #foodsystems #strategicdialogue #EU Systems Transformation Hub WRI Food

A recent survey conducted by Deloitte showed that 44% of Australian farmers and graziers feel that our food system is losing its global competitiveness. It’s clear that as an industry, we are at a tipping point. There are global forces challenging the strength of our market position, however if the right action is taken now, a future as a world-leading food superpower is well within reach. As a member of the Australian Food & Agriculture Taskforce, I’m proud to share the 11 actions we believe will transform our food system at the pace and scale required to deliver benefits not just for the next 10 years, but for generations to come. https://lnkd.in/gD9nvYri #FutureofFood #AustralianFood #FoodSystemTransformation

With Sierra Leone’s groundbreaking move toward food sovereignty, the value of impactful research is clearer than ever. The International Growth Centre has been actively supporting the Government of Sierra Leone in its Feed Salone venture through pioneering research on the agricultural sector. One study used network theory to identify how farmers adopt new agricultural technologies, providing crucial insights into fostering innovation at scale. This foundational research has helped inform policies and support systems that enable technology adoption, bringing the Ministry of Agriculture’s recent strides in food security to life. Together, these efforts represent Sierra Leone’s commitment to resilient and self-sustaining food systems! ➡️ Read more: https://lnkd.in/euXbVXsf #FoodSecurity #InnovationInAgriculture #IGCSierraLeone #FeedSalone Forbes

America’s food security is at a crossroads. For decades, we’ve been a global leader in agriculture, but troubling trends show we’re growing less of our own food and relying more on imports. 🌾 In a compelling interview with Zack Wyatt, Founder, President, and CEO of Carolina Farm Trust, we explore the challenges facing our food system, the factors driving this shift, and the innovative solutions Carolina Farm Trust is championing to rebuild resilience. Dive into the blog to learn why this matters—and how we can all play a role in shaping a sustainable future. Read more here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eUrQy-mq #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #Sustainability #CarolinaFarmTrust”

As Commissioner-designate Christophe Hansen prepares for his hearing on the future of European #Food and #Agriculture, we emphasise the need for a competitive agrifood sector built on fairness and cooperation. 🔸 A thriving agrifood sector depends on a functioning #SingleMarket and healthy competition. The revision of the CAP and the UTP Directive must enshrine these principles. 🔸 Farmers’ revenues are mostly influenced by international market prices. To ensure fair incomes while keeping food affordable, farmers should be supported in becoming more competitive. 🔸 Large international food manufacturers dominate the supply chain, affecting both buyers and sellers. The UTP Directive must address their unfair practices that lead to higher consumer prices but don’t benefit farmers. 🔸 Strengthening cooperation with local farmers creates a resilient supply chain that benefits all—lowering costs, boosting local economies, and supporting SMEs across Europe. We highlight the need for a fair and competitive environment for everyone involved in the supply chain.

❓ Did you know If you want to feed the world in 2050, then the next 40 years we need to produce the same amount of food as we did over the last 8,000 years? Food is not a stand-alone subject but a part of a system: food system – with all factors that are important for guaranteeing #foodsecurity and #sustainability. And ensuring global food security requires an integrated approach. Sharing natural similarities and long-standing agricultural traditions, Vietnam and the Netherlands are #strategic partners in agriculture and food security, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the #foodsystems for both. Watch the movie to know more about how Vietnam and the Netherlands are working together for #sustainable food systems. Read: https://lnkd.in/gRN8Ve2n Netherlands Agricultural Network in Vietnam | Ingrid Korving | Babette Bodlaender | Netherlands Food Partnership | IDH | Agriterra | RYNAN Technologies | Larive International | Siebe Van Wijk Rene van Rensen | Fresh Studio® | Wageningen University & Research

📢In 2023, the The Living Income Community of Practice co-hosted a crucial workshop with FAO. The key lessons from this workshop are now captured in the recently published “Living Income Workshop Report”. 🌱 Dive into the report to learn from the rich discussions and actionable insights from the workshop, focusing on integrating the concept of living income into FAO’s projects. The report covers key discussions on methodologies, case studies from around the world, and sets the stage for impactful change in agrifood systems. ➡ Explore the report to find the steps forward for Living Income at FAO: https://lnkd.in/ervwDvZa #LivingIncome #FoodSystems #SustainableFoodSystems #SmallholderFarmers 

The year is 2030. 🅰️ A thriving Europe: vibrant farmers’ markets teem with fresh, sustainable food. Fair prices and public support allow farmers to prosper, while young farmers access affordable land. OR 🅱️ A failing Europe: Farmers face greater financial uncertainty. Ultra-processed foods dominate, farms are being crippled by extreme weather, and Europe’s agrifood policy remains unfit to rise to the challenge. Which path will the EU’s new Agriculture & Food Commissioner, Christophe Hansen, choose? He inherits an extraordinary opportunity – and an equally extraordinary responsibility... A timely and insightful op-ed by Olivier De Schutter for EUobserver 👇👇 📖 https://lnkd.in/e5iyA-MX #Food #Farming #Agriculture #Foodsystems #GoodFood4EU

🌍 Embracing a whole-of-government approach for effective food systems transformation To drive meaningful change in food systems, we must transcend siloed approaches and adopt a comprehensive, whole-of-government strategy. A whole-of-government approach ensures that all branches of government are aligned with a common objective, integrating multi-sectoral perspectives and fostering effective collaboration. Food is a development issue that extends far beyond the realm of Agriculture Ministries; it requires the coordinated efforts of a diverse range of ministries and government agencies. At UNDP, we are committed to helping governments convene across ministries, development partners, and civil society. Now is the time to align all parts of government towards a shared vision, advancing transformative solutions that benefit everyone. Explore UNDP’s brand-new publication unpacking the six drivers of food systems transformation, a White Paper on Food Systems Resilience: a catalyst for the resilient, sustainable, and equitable food systems our world desperately needs. Download now! https://lnkd.in/dgTbRbWq