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🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟 I'm thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research article titled "Productivity and Water Saving of 'Fortune' Plum under Different Water Regimes" in E3S Web of Conferences 492, 03010 (2024). 🔍 Link to the article: https://lnkd.in/epnyQhbs In this study, we delved into the fascinating realm of agricultural productivity and water management, focusing specifically on the 'Fortune' plum variety. Our team conducted comprehensive research to understand how different water regimes affect the productivity and water consumption of this fruit. Here are some key highlights from our findings: 1️⃣ Increased Productivity: Through meticulous experimentation, we uncovered the optimal water regime that promotes the highest productivity for 'Fortune' plum cultivation. 2️⃣ Water Saving Strategies: By analyzing various water management techniques, we identified sustainable methods to conserve water without compromising crop yield. 3️⃣ Practical Implications: Our research provides valuable insights for farmers and agricultural stakeholders, offering actionable recommendations to enhance productivity while minimizing water usage. This publication signifies our commitment to advancing knowledge in the field of agriculture and environmental sustainability. We believe that by sharing our discoveries, we can contribute to a more efficient and eco-conscious approach to food production. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated team members and collaborators who contributed to this research endeavor. Your hard work and expertise have been instrumental in bringing this project to fruition. I invite you all to explore our article and join the conversation on the importance of sustainable water management in agriculture. Let's work together towards a greener, more productive future! #Research #Agriculture #WaterManagement #Sustainability #Productivity #FortunePlum #E3SWebOfConferences #I2CNP2023 #EnvironmentalScience #LinkedInPublication Feel free to share, comment, and engage with our latest research findings. Thank you for your support! 🌱💧🍑

Soils are a valuable environmental asset, contributing an estimated $930 billion to the Australian economy each year. They also play a vital role in agricultural productivity and the capture and storage of carbon, which helps to mitigate climate change. Dr Jennifer Wood is undertaking research aimed at filling a critical gap in soil health assessment and classification methodologies. "Currently, we do not have a standardised way to evaluate and categorise soil health," explains Dr Wood. "Addressing this is essential to ensuring food security, sustainable agriculture and ecosystem resilience." Dr Wood’s research focuses on soil microbial traits – "the distinctive abilities of each microbial species" – and how they relate to soil health. “Soil microbial communities play a vital role in supporting soil health by performing crucial ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling and the remediation of degraded soils.” “My research has found that comparing soil communities using microbial traits will help fill the current knowledge gap. By identifying traits associated with soil function, we are developing a framework for classifying soil microbial community health.” "This framework could become a tool that farmers use to manage their soil health, or a tool for industry to monitor their sustainability practices." Read more: https://bit.ly/3WcpPA5 #LaTrobeAgricultureBiomedicineAndEnvironment #LaTrobeUniversity #Microbiology

The European Parliament's recent legislative steps (April 2024) mark a pivotal turn towards securing the health of our soils by 2050. This resolution underscores the urgent need to reduce soil degradation and improve soil management across the EU. At Agricarbon, we recognise that the journey to 2050 begins with practical, measurable actions today. Our services are tailored to empower farmers, policymakers, and businesses to effectively track and enhance their soil carbon stocks, aligning with the EU's sustainability goals. Why is this crucial? Healthy soils are the backbone of a resilient agricultural sector, essential for food security, biodiversity, and combating climate change. By quantifying soil organic carbon, farmers can adhere to environmental standards and open avenues for economic incentives to steward the land. This week, the Agricarbon team are attending events in Amsterdam (with the Cool Farm Alliance) and Copenhagen (with the Dairy Innovation Strategies Conference) to discuss ongoing developments within the industry alongside our European colleagues. Want to know more? Please get in touch with Kim ten Wolde. (Additional information about the legislation is available in the comments below.) #Soil #soilcarbon #agriculture #farming #soilhealth #soilscience

🌱🔍 Ever wondered about the silent yet significant battle happening right under our feet? This article published on nature.com uncovers something alarming: up to 35% of Europe’s agricultural lands are under threat from multiple concurrent degradation processes. 🏡 From soil erosion to nutrient depletion, the challenges are diverse and intertwined. Dive into this article incorporating data from 40 countries and uncover the intricate web of land degradation pathways. 🤔 Could regenerative agriculture be the hero we need? 👉🏽 Read the full paper to understand the scale of the problem and the potential pathways to sustainable solutions here: https://lnkd.in/gQ2f2KkR #Research #Sustainability #LandDegradation #RegenerativeAgriculture #Europe

Preliminary results of a study conducted by Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche researchers and an international consortium that aims to assess the #biodiversity of soils in different contexts to promote their recovery have shown that the effects of sustainable agriculture are positive for #soil health and contribute to mitigating the effects of #climatechange. Soil is one of the most complex ecosystems in nature, as it is home to an infinite number of organisms that interact with each other and contribute to the biogeochemical cycles that make life possible. The experiment carried out focuses on the effects of rising temperatures and water scarcity on agricultural soil, to show a profile of what will happen to soil biodiversity in the #Mediterranean region of southeastern Spain under conditions of climate change. The UMH researchers compared organic and conventional agriculture in a situation of extreme drought. To do this, they installed small greenhouses that prevented rain from reaching the soil. They analysed the effects on the soil of the two types of management, conventional and sustainable, under drought conditions, in different plots. The results of the study indicate that soil cultivated with sustainable techniques has higher organic content, more nitrogen, almost three times more microbial #biomass and higher microbial activity measured through soil respiration. https://lnkd.in/d2eBtG8B

🌎 Did you know that a third of the world's soils are degraded? What does that mean? 👉 Degraded soils have less life and less structure. They lose their ability to provide ecosystem services, and therefore to absorb water and grow plants. They also lose their carbon content, which is emitted into the atmosphere as CO2, threatening food security, biodiversity, and climate stability. 🏜️ Without action, this degradation could lead to more severe climate change impacts, lower nutritional foods, and a lack of water during critical periods. Here's where regenerative agriculture steps in! By restoring soil health, we can: ⚡️ Improve nutrient cycling: Soil stores and moderates the release of nutrients. Soil microbes decompose and make these nutrients available for plants ♻️ ⚡️ Draw down carbon & regulate climate: Healthy soils contain 2-3x more carbon than the atmosphere! They absorb and store additional carbon from the air and organic matter 🌍💨 ⚡️ Improve flood & drought resilience: Fungal networks and microbial compounds build soil structure which increase the soil's ability to retain water, safeguarding against extreme weather 🛡 ⚡️ Purify Water: Soil acts as a sieve, filtering particles and microbes breaking down pollutants before they reach groundwater 🌊 ⚡️ Suppress diseases through soil biodiversity: Organisms in a healthy living soil compete against pathogenic organisms and break down toxic chemicals 🪱 ⚡️ Grow nutrient-dense food, fiber, fuel, & medicines: Soil is the source of our food, energy, raw materials and medicines that sustain humanity. From your backyard to large farms, every patch of restored soil is part of the climate solution! https://lnkd.in/dtHiV8We #EarthDay #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #FoodSystems #ClimateSolutions ■Dr.Raja Dakhli ●Soil Scientist ●Consultant soil management

Thanks MycoStories for examining the co-benefits of Mycotecture. Vertically integrating low impact food production, de-bushing that mitigates desertification, and bio-fabricating carbon-sequestering materials will lead to regenerative building practices the world needs. As MycoStories points out, there is lot to consider in environmental impact analysis. We will continue to collect data and report with MycoStories and others on the positive impact that can be made by switching from carbon emitting building practices to carbon-storing regenerative practices.

 🌱 The Future of EU Agriculture: A Strategic Dialogue 🌱 Agriculture is at a crossroads in Europe, facing challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and the pressure to transition toward more sustainable practices. In response, the European Commission has launched the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture—an initiative designed to reshape Europe’s agri-food systems over the next decade. This report outlines a path for greater sustainability, resilience, and cooperation across the food value chain. At CinSOIL, we’re committed to being part of this transformation. Our innovative solutions are designed to align with the core principles outlined in the report, focusing on sustainable practices, enhancing farmers’ positions in the value chain, and leveraging technology to drive impactful change. 🌿💡 We invite you to explore more about the Strategic Dialogue, its key recommendations, and CinSOIL’s role in fostering sustainable agriculture in our latest blog post! 👇 🔗 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/emXtY68V Photo: Vincenzo Malagoli on pexels #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateAction #RegenerativeFarming #Biodiversity

A little policy tale with a potential happy ending. 60% of our soils in Europe are degraded, leading to reduced productivity, biodiversity loss, and increased vulnerability to climate change, tendency rising. This is ultimately threatening food security in Europe and has led to the first European politicians waking up and kickstarting the EU Directive on Soil Monitoring and Resilience. The goal of the directive is to have all soils in Europe in a healthy condition by 2050. If adopted this would mean major funding for regeneration of soils and the way to get there would, of course, be regenerative agriculture. So this is a vital directive for the regenerative agriculture movement in Europe. Now, for a directive to pass, it has to go through several steps. It was first proposed by the European Commission in July 2023. Then, it moved to the European Parliament, which adopted it in April 2024. Then it moved to the Council of the EU for further discussion and approval before it can be formally adopted. The EU Council adopted it during its meeting on June 17, 2024 and now it moved back to the European Parliament for the second last step. The EP voted on this on Monday evening and if approved then the last step is “interinstitutional negotiations” between the different EU institutions for final adoption. The problem is we had recent elections in Europe and with it came a new EU parliament with a strong EPP, the center right party, that was positioned against the adoption of this directive. In the last weeks a coalition of private and public actors, farmers and us at Climate Farmers were contacting members of the EPP urging them to adopt the directive and outlining why this would make sense. With the end result that we were able to change their position. The EPP voted in favor of the directive and it passed. For me, this was incredibly good news on Monday evening and an important sign that we all have the power to influence politics when working together. It is a good reminder that we have to continue raising our voices, because at least sometimes politicians listen and do the right thing.

Uzbekistan should do that too