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🌱 Regenerative Agroforestry: A Solution to Quang Tri's Coffee Struggle 🌱 In Vietnam’s Quang Tri province, thousands of smallholder farmers depend on coffee for up to 73% of their income. Yet, with more than half of the farms suffering from degraded soils, farmers face declining yields, soil erosion, and increased vulnerability to climate impacts. In collaboration with WWF-Viet Nam and WWF Finland, Slow is driving a game-changing solution: regenerative agroforestry. By integrating trees into coffee farms, this approach revitalizes soils, boosts biodiversity, and helps protect against unpredictable climate challenges. Offering renewed hope for both farmers and the environment. 🌳☕️ Already, 356 smallholder farmers have embraced this transition, supported by training, financial backing, and strategic partnerships through the Danida Green Business Partnerships / Danida Market Development Partnerships (DGBP) under the Prosperous Farmers and Forests Partnership. The potential of this model to revolutionize coffee farming while safeguarding ecosystems is immense, not just in Vietnam, but globally. Let’s build a future where coffee production benefits both people and the planet! 🌍✨ #DGBP #Danida #dkaid #Sustainability #Agroforestry #Coffee #SustainableCoffee #CoffeeIndustry #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #GreenEconomy 🔗 Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/dbWEsRwk

🌲☕ "Coffee should be grown in agroforestry systems," says Luis Villegas García. From good agricultural practices #GAP to #agroforestry systems, coffee farmers like Luis are leading the way in producing #CarbonNeutralCoffee in Cajamarca. Funded by the Flemish International Climate Action Programme's More Coffee Less CO2 (#COCO2) project... 🔬 Research institutions in Peru and Ecuador conducted carbon footprint studies. 🔁 Farmers were trained to produce organic fertiliser from coffee pulp, which decomposes in wet mills and has been found to account for 70-80% of the carbon footprint of coffee. 🌲Technicians were trained to develop agroforestry systems and calculate the carbon footprint of coffee to demonstrate compliance with international standards and environmentally friendly practices.  However, as our colleague Napoleón Molina explains, complying with new regulations from buyer countries requires tools and training that smallholders cannot afford. Our partner JDE Peet's has already taken a first step by co-funding the #CajamarcaCoffeeMultiStakeholderPlatform (#PMACC) which promotes actions that reduce the environmental footprint and create an enabling environment. Read the full story 👉 https://lnkd.in/ggcaZN7q   #SustainableCoffee #Sustainablefarming #Agroforestry #CarbonNeutralcoffee #Cajamarca G-STIC: Global Sustainable Technology & Innovation Community Plataforma Multiactor del Café de Cajamarca Congope ESPOL Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú

🌱 Unlocking the Potential of Agroforestry for Regenerating Degraded Areas 🌍 At Agroforestry Carbon, we believe that agroforestry holds the key to transforming degraded lands into productive, vibrant ecosystems that offer sustainable benefits for both people and the planet. 🌿 Carbon Offset Potential Agroforestry systems act as natural carbon sinks, sequestering substantial amounts of CO₂ and directly combating climate change. Through these regenerative practices, companies have the opportunity to offset their carbon footprint while investing in a greener future. 🍃 Biodiversity Boost With diverse plant species coexisting in a single area, agroforestry systems foster biodiversity, creating resilient ecosystems that attract and support wildlife. This biodiversity enhances soil health, which benefits agricultural productivity over the long term. 🥕 Food Production & Income Generation Agroforestry systems enable small farmers to grow healthy, nutrient-rich foods, helping to address food security while generating new income streams. Farmers benefit from crop diversity and resilient practices, building economic stability for themselves and their communities. 📈 Sustainable Supply Chains Customized agroforestry systems are an incredible asset for food, cosmetics, and related industries seeking sustainable supply chains. Through partnerships with agroforestry initiatives, businesses can source sustainably grown ingredients with transparency, strengthening their commitment to the environment and ethical sourcing. 🌎 Tailored Agroforestry Solutions Across Biomes From the Amazon to the Cerrado, agroforestry can be tailored to every biome in Brazil, meeting both domestic and international market demands. This flexibility allows us to design systems that align with the specific needs of each business, supporting local ecosystems and addressing market sustainability goals. Agroforestry is more than just planting trees—it's about cultivating a future where environmental restoration and economic growth go hand in hand. Let's work together to regenerate degraded areas and create a thriving, sustainable planet! 🌍🌿 #Agroforestry #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonOffset #SustainableSupplyChains #Biodiversity #AgroforestryCarbon

🌿 Why Agroforestry is Key to Our Future: Ecosystem Health and Food Security 🌾 As a climate change specialist deeply invested in sustainable agribusiness, I cannot stress enough the benefits of agroforestry — a practice where agriculture and forestry are integrated to create more productive and sustainable land-use systems. 1. Enhanced Biodiversity: Agroforestry systems support a diverse range of plants and animals by providing various habitats, which is crucial for maintaining and enhancing biodiversity. This diversity not only strengthens ecosystem resilience but also benefits agricultural productivity. 2. Improved Soil Health: Trees in agroforestry systems contribute to soil health through nutrient cycling, organic matter addition, and erosion control. Their roots help bind the soil, reducing runoff and preserving essential nutrients. 3. Carbon Sequestration: By integrating trees into agricultural landscapes, agroforestry systems store carbon both above and below ground, which is pivotal in our fight against climate change. This not only helps mitigate the impact of greenhouse gas emissions but also enhances the soil’s productivity and fertility. 4. Water Management: Trees modulate water availability. They can help manage water flow through the landscape, reducing the risk of both floods and droughts, which are increasingly frequent due to climate change. 5. Economic Stability: Diversification of products (such as timber, fruits, nuts, and fodder) can provide multiple streams of income for farmers, reducing risk and improving livelihoods. This economic stability is crucial for maintaining food security in vulnerable regions. 6. Climate Resilience: Agroforestry makes agricultural landscapes more resilient to climate variability. The presence of trees can buffer crops from extreme weather events, like harsh winds and intense sunlight, protecting more sensitive crops and ensuring more consistent yields. Implementing agroforestry is not just a beneficial choice—it's a necessary evolution in how we think about productive landscapes and sustainable food systems. It represents a holistic approach to land management that conserves, restores, and utilizes resources in a way that benefits both people and the planet. I urge policymakers, government, land managers, and farmers to invest in agroforestry as a transformative strategy for ecosystem enhancement and food security. Let's embrace these integrated systems to create a more resilient and food-secure future. #Agroforestry #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #FoodSecurity #Biodiversity #EcosystemServices #ClimateChange #Agribusiness #topvoice #thoughtleader Let’s continue to push the boundaries of traditional farming and explore sustainable practices that benefit us all. Share your thoughts or experiences with agroforestry in the comments below or by sharing this post. Let's grow this conversation! 🌍🌳

As climate change continues to impact coffee-growing regions worldwide, many farmers are exploring sustainable alternatives. Agroforestry—the practice of integrating trees into #coffee farms—has emerged as a promising model for building resilience against rising temperatures, soil degradation, and pests. Discover how this approach could transform the future of coffee production: #CoffeeDigest #Sustainability #CoffeeIndustry #Agroforestry #ClimateChange

A new study underscores the significant environmental and economic potential of agroforestry for coffee production in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), highlighting that this method can dramatically enhance biodiversity and carbon storage while maintaining comparable yields to monoculture systems. However, for agroforestry to succeed, it must address the immediate economic needs of small-holder farmers, who face extreme poverty and lack access to long-term investments. Sustainable coffee production requires a holistic approach, balancing environmental stewardship with tangible benefits for local communities, ensuring that both the land and the people who rely on it can thrive. #Agroforestry #SustainableAgriculture #CoffeeProduction #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #EconomicDevelopment #Sustainability #SmallholderFarmers #CarbonStorage #EnvironmentalImpact #DRC #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture https://lnkd.in/dQZ7nVjM

"Buzzing Towards Sustainability: Beekeeping -Transforms Agriculture & Fights Climate Change" Beekeeping plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable agriculture and supporting carbon-sensitive farming practices in several ways: Pollination Services: Bees, including Apis cerana & stingless bees, are prolific pollinators essential for the reproduction of many crops. By facilitating pollination, beekeeping enhances crop yields & quality, contributing to food security & biodiversity conservation. Diverse Crop Support: Beekeeping encourages the cultivation of a diverse range of crops, including fruits, vegetables, & nuts, which rely on insect pollination. Diversification of crops promotes agroecological resilience, reduces reliance on monocultures, and mitigates the risk of crop failure due to pests or diseases. Carbon Sequestration: Beekeeping promotes the establishment of flowering plants, which serve as carbon sinks by absorbing atmospheric carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. The presence of bee-friendly flora in agricultural landscapes contributes to carbon sequestration & helps mitigate climate change. Soil Health: Bee-pollinated crops often require fewer chemical inputs, leading to reduced soil erosion, improved soil structure, & enhanced nutrient cycling. Healthy soils support the growth of resilient crops & contribute to carbon storage in the form of organic matter. Economic Opportunities: Beekeeping provides additional income opportunities for farmers, especially in rural areas where alternative livelihood options may be limited. Income generated from honey & other hive products can supplement farm incomes, thereby enhancing socio-economic resilience. Ecosystem Services: Beekeeping fosters biodiversity conservation by creating habitats & forage resources for bees and other pollinators. Maintaining diverse ecosystems within agricultural landscapes enhances ecosystem services such as pest control, nutrient cycling, and water regulation. Awareness and Education: Beekeeping promotes environmental awareness and education among farmers & communities. By highlighting the importance of pollinators & ecosystem health, beekeeping initiatives encourage sustainable land management practices & conservation efforts. In summary, beekeeping is integral to sustainable agriculture & carbon-sensitive farming practices due to its role in pollination, crop diversification, carbon sequestration, soil health promotion, economic opportunities, ecosystem services, & environmental education. Supporting beekeeping initiatives can contribute to resilient agricultural systems that mitigate climate change impacts & enhance the overall sustainability of food production. #Beekeeping #SustainableAgriculture #Pollinators #Agroecology #ClimateSmartFarming #CarbonSequestration #AgroBiodiversity #FarmersForFuture #FoodSecurity #EnvironmentalConservation #BeeFriendlyFarming #RuralDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #EcoFriendlyPractices #SustainableLivelihoods

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺 🇻🇳☕ 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 In Dak Lak, Tropenbos Vietnam, together with FarmTree B.V. and TAY NGUYEN UNIVERSITY, have conducted research to explore the benefits of coffee #agroforestry over coffee mono-crop systems to integrate it into national Payments for Environmental Services (PES) policies. Facing dryness in the Srepok river basin, coffee agroforestry helps improve water availability throughout the year. By incentivising #farmers to incorporate #native trees in their coffee #plantations, the initiative is planned to enhance farmers’ incomes and safeguard the #environment. Results highlight the environmental and socio-economic benefits of #coffee agroforestry. In this new year, the next steps involve crafting a policy brief and engaging with key stakeholders. Read the story below 👇 Bastiaan Louman | Juan Manuel Moya | Nerea Rubio Echazarra

🌍 On #WorldFoodDay, we’re reminded that access to nutritious food is essential, yet millions around the world still face food insecurity. 🌱 What does hope look like in a garden? For Namuddu in Uganda, it looks like rich, fertile soil, banana trees and crops that not only feed her family but also bring stability. 🌾 With the support of Unbound’s Kampala program, Namuddu learned sustainable farming techniques that transformed her livelihood. Her farm has flourished, and with it, the promise of a brighter future. 📰 Discover how sustainable farming is changing lives in Uganda. https://lnkd.in/gMZGFtZK

🌿 Harnessing the Power of Intercropping and Cover Crops for Sustainable Agriculture 🌏   At NaturaYuva, we are deeply committed to sustainable and innovative agricultural practices. One of the cornerstone techniques we employ is #intercropping and #covercropping within our agroforestry and polyculture cultivation model. Today, we want to highlight our use of Turmeric as an example of how these practices bring benefits to our farming ecosystem.   🌱 Intercropping with Turmeric: By planting #Turmeric alongside other compatible crops, we create a diverse and resilient agricultural environment. This method not only maximizes the use of available space but also enhances #soilhealth and boosts overall productivity. Turmeric, with its natural pest-repelling properties, serves as an excellent companion crop, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.   🌾 Cover Cropping: Between our main crops, we plant cover crops to protect and enrich the soil. These cover crops prevent soil erosion, improve water retention, and contribute organic matter to the soil as they decompose. This practice ensures that our Turmeric fields remain fertile and productive, promoting long-term sustainability.   🌳 Agroforestry Integration: Integrating trees into our Turmeric fields creates a multi-layered farming system that mimics natural ecosystems. This approach not only provides shade and wind protection for our crops but also enhances biodiversity, sequesters carbon, and improves overall farm resilience.   🌿 Polyculture Benefits: By cultivating multiple crops together, we reduce the risk of total crop failure due to pests or diseases and improve the economic stability of our farming community. Our polyculture system promotes a balanced #ecosystem, where each plant plays a role in supporting others, leading to healthier and more robust yields.   ✨ The Benefits:   ✔ Enhanced Soil Health: Improved soil structure, nutrient cycling, and reduced erosion. ✔ Pest and Disease Management: Natural pest control and reduced disease incidence. ✔ Increased Biodiversity: Supporting a wide range of plant and animal life. ✔ Economic Stability: Diverse income sources and risk reduction. ✔ Environmental Sustainability: Lower carbon footprint and better ecosystem services. At NaturaYuva, we believe that the future of agriculture lies in sustainable practices that respect and enhance our natural environment. By using Turmeric as a key example, we demonstrate our commitment to creating a healthier, more resilient, and more productive agricultural system. 🌍💚   #NaturaYuva #SustainableFarming #Intercropping #CoverCrops #Agroforestry #Polyculture #Turmeric #EcoFriendly #SoilHealth #Biodiversity #SustainableAgriculture #BiodiversityProtection