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As we are completing our harvest on our Lemon orchards, it is important to start preparing for the new season. The next phase in our production planner is pruning the trees. Pruning citrus trees are a critical part of the success for the next season.🌱    The benefits of pruning are: -Penetration of sunlight which enhance new growth inside the tree. -Better penetration of foliar and chemical sprays. -Removal of dead wood that will have a positive impact on less pests and diseases -New growth, optimal yield -Maintaining the tree op optimum sizing for harvesting and a balanced crop load.  Learn more: https://terrain.africa/ #CitrusPhenology #Nature'sCycle #CitrusGrowth #Agriconomy #SustainableInvesting #ImpactInvesting #SustainableAgriculture #InvestInAfrica #ResponsibleInvesting #CommunityEmpowerment #EnvironmentalImpact #TripleBottomLine #SustainableFuture #SustainableAgriculture #PositiveImpact #foodsecurity #AgriInvestment #ESG #ESGInvestment

Did you know that South West Victoria is Australia's leading agricultural powerhouse? With over $4.6 billion in annual output, the food and fibre sector contributes a staggering 60% of the region's GRP and 21.6% of all jobs. It's no wonder this picturesque region is a vital part of Australia's thriving agricultural industry! #SouthWestVictoria #AgriculturalPowerhouse #FarmingCommunity" #AustralianAgriculture #Agribusiness #RuralAustralia #SustainableFarming #FarmLife #AgriTech #FoodAndFibre #southwest #greatsouthwest #foodandfibre #foodandfibregreatsouthcoast

We’re celebrating the impactful work of our grantee partner, Virgin Islands Good Food, with RAFI-USA on the latest report addressing the challenges historically underserved farmers and ranchers face in accessing NRCS programs. The report highlights barriers that producers encounter, from limited access to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) to insufficient outreach and customer service. It also provides solutions to bridge these gaps, including: Enhanced NRCS staff training to support small, diversified farms Expanding individualized technical assistance (TA) to improve success rates Developing culturally relevant outreach and region-specific materials With data-driven insights from 225 producer surveys, 326 technical assistance cases, and stories from the Southeast, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, this report calls for systemic improvements to ensure equitable access and support for all producers. At Wildseeds Fund, we know that building inclusive food systems means uplifting the voices and needs of historically underserved farmers and ranchers. This work is a powerful step toward achieving just, sustainable agriculture for all. Read the full report and join us in amplifying solutions: https://lnkd.in/gvMNKygJ #FoodJustice #SustainableAgriculture #RAFIUSA #VirginIslandsGoodFood #EquitableAccess #TechnicalAssistance #ConservationPlanning

🌱 Empowering First-Time Farmers through Innovation! 🌱 Check out this raw footage of our incredible farmers thriving with their Hydro Coops! 📽️ These dedicated individuals, many of whom are first-time chicken and hydroponic farmers, are raising 450 broilers every 5 weeks and cultivating 1,000 hydroponic vegetables every 30 days—all with commitment, resilience, and the right tools. The journey isn’t always easy, but with our Hydro Coops, they’re equipped with sustainable, climate-smart systems that require minimal resources and deliver powerful results. Each cycle represents progress in food security, economic empowerment, and a step closer to self-sufficiency for these communities. 🌍💼 From feeding families to generating income, the impact of these projects is real and transformative. Here’s to every new farmer boldly paving the way for a better future! 🚀 #SustainableFarming #HydroCoops #UrbanFarmAfrica #FoodSecurity #Empowerment #InnovationInAgriculture

🌱 How can family farmers get the funds they need? Many family farmers cultivate a wide range of products from their agrobiodiverse farms but often struggle to access funding. Conventional banks frequently label these investments as too risky, limiting their potential for growth. Direct investment in these small-scale producers is key to empowering them to innovate, scale up, and thrive in today’s climate. Read more about IUCN-supported Asian Farmers' Association for Sustainable Rural Development (AFA) work from the Global Family Farming Forum at FAO in October here 👉: https://lnkd.in/eS3AmPP6 #AFA #FamilyFarming #ForestFarmFacility #InvestInFarmers

Empowering Cocoa Farmers in Central Pomio LLG Cocoa Farmer, Mr. Joe Balsilagere, from Olaipun Village, Pomio District in East New Britain Province is one of 16 wards throughout New Britain Island working towards effectively managing farming land and limiting the destruction to biodiversity. This story is part of the UNDP project, “Establishing Systems for Sustainable Integrated Land-use Planning across New Britain Island in Papua New Guinea” (GEF7-FOLUR), a Food Land Use and Restoration (FOLUR) programme, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). UNDP is working in partnership with the respective government agencies to address rapid forest loss and promote sustainable agricultural ecosystems. Key initiatives of the project include: Restoring land, Improving Agricultural practices and Reducing CO2 emissions. Watch the video to learn how this project will create a sustainable future for cocoa farming in Papua New Guinea. Together, we're building resilient communities and protecting our precious environment. Global Environment Facility United Nations in Papua New Guinea

Responsible Nomads Code of Practice for Sustainable Development Standard Unlocks Green Loan and Investment Opportunities for Herders   MNSPUF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of Mongolia to provide green loan opportunities in the livestock sector, aligning with the Responsible Nomads Code of Practice for Sustainable Development Standard. This partnership has led to the development a products designed to support herders in their efforts to adopt sustainable practices and contribute to green growth in the sector.   More detailed information available:  https://lnkd.in/dz6rGCFw

Drought can damage soils, if carefully managed the effects of drought can be mitigated. To enhance soil ecosystems and restore their biology, Bwando Farms Ltd trains smallholder farmers on compost production as well as regenerative land management practices to reverse degradation in soil, water, and air quality. Building soil resilience is crucial for farmers in Zambia as the country is susceptible to drought. https://lnkd.in/ecDNramq

🥥 When life gives you coconuts, turn the husks into packing pallets! The AirX Carbon – Action on Poverty partnership in Vietnam will scale the NetZero Pallet, a sustainable and cost-effective packaging alternative that is made from agricultural and forestry waste such as coconut husks. The Vietnamese startup uses coconut and rice husks to make sanitary and sturdy pallets that are a sustainable and cost effective alternative to traditional wood and plastic packaging pallets. Check out how the partnership will repurpose 9,000 metric tons of agricultural waste with the eventual goal of getting to 1 million tons. https://bit.ly/4eGIoTG This partnership is part of the new round P4G Partnerships accelerating food, water and energy transitions in countries. P4G will provide the partnership with grant funding and technical assistance to help it become investment ready. 🤝🏾Partners include: Action on Poverty; NetZero Pallet #PioneeringGreenPartnerships