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#Aquaculture is gaining global recognition as a low-impact, low-emission method of food production. It carries recognized benefits to #biodiversity, #EconomicDiversification opportunities, and holds potential for #CarbonSequestration in certain contexts. 🌊 🌿 However, the aquaculture industry faces a number of challenges that dictate the degree to which these benefits are accessible. In #Maine, one significant hurdle is establishing a streamlined and transparent leasing process. It was a privilege to join with #growers, industry leaders, Maine DMR, and other nonprofits to collectively discuss how Maine can improve aquaculture leasing in a way that balances the needs of the industry with the interests of other #marine stakeholders. 🐟 🚢 A few key takeaways from the discussions: 1️⃣ Regulators face resource constraints and a flood of lease applications. How can we enhance application throughput without compromising environmental standards? ⏩ ⏩ 2️⃣ Equitable access to aquaculture leases should be a top priority. How are coastal and island communities, whose livelihoods are most at risk due to the impacts of climate change, being considered in the lease process? ⚖️ 3️⃣ Marine use conflicts are a difficult reality for the industry. The leasing process should help growers and other marine stakeholders navigate these complexities by setting clear standards that take into consideration the conditions, equipment, and constraints that growers often face. 🤝 🚢 🌿 If you’re interested in participating in a similar session, check out Maine DMR’s site below for additional information about when and where listening sessions will be taking place around the state. https://lnkd.in/eJuKbGZj PS- These discussions are being professionally facilitated by Craig Freshley, making them a great opportunity to show up and have your voice heard! #SustainableAquaculture #MaineAquaculture #MarineStewardship #CommunityEngagement #ClimateSolutions #Collaboration

So true for so many big assets right now. But land defintiely the most important transfer of them all.

This has also been on my mind for some time- in addition to individuals (see Cody’s post), what farmland funds, trusts and companies are trying new and innovative systems and approaches to farmland ownership that include the farmer? Any profit-share models out there? Too often the focus of investors is on the land and/or the business operation but fails to recognize the importance of investing in people who will observe the land and innovate based on their intimate connection with working the land. This kind of knowldege can’t be bought or taught in a textbook. And seems like a critical piece to build resilience and mitigate risk in farmland investments that will have to deal with changing climatic conditions in the coming years… “It’s imperative that this next generation of people have a stake in the ownership of land or a long-term security in management.” Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Cody Spencer! Curious what you find 🌱 #farmland #realestate #farmlandtrust #regenerativeagriculture #farming #soilhealth #investinginland #investinginpeople #landstewards #farmers #investinginregenerativeagriculture

What if smarter decisions today could boost your farm's productivity and sustainability for years to come? Check out how Aussie farmers are cutting emissions and saving money through better land management in this ABC article: https://lnkd.in/gYZZ5JZ2 Are you making the most of your land? With FarmMap4D, you can track grazing, plan infrastructure, and make informed decisions that boost productivity and sustainability. Our tool simplifies farm management, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your land and your future 🌱 https://lnkd.in/gM9jt3Ww #AussieGraziers #AussieFarmers #FarmManagement #SustainableFarming #AgTech #FarmMap4D

For over five years I've been campaigning in Wales for the greater acceptance of seeing trees on farm as a business asset - not something that just gets in the way, as previous agri payments had long nurtured. This thinking, the stigma, and the cultural scares around afforestation, and trees being reduced to carbon sticks, was never going to be quick or easy to shift, or balance. https://lnkd.in/dQm3eqMY Now the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government's and the sector's understanding of Hedges and Edges, Agroforestry - Silvopasture and Silvoarable, quality hedgerows, the value of, and the value to support expansion is embedded. This is a win, though critically for farmers to deliver on their appropriate tree and hedgerow opportunity plans, the right support is essential to max out on their critical eco services to both nature, carbon, the farm our more localised- diversified food sector. New appropriate, strategically targeted tree cover, and the protection of the existing, was vital to the wider public always, never mind now that climate impacts need urgently mitigating. https://lnkd.in/d6MmukZQ Agroforestry always offered a far greater mutual balance of in field services - but again, it really now needs to be afforded the right support - according to the scale of our emergencies. https://lnkd.in/dgqKJdh Nadolig Llawen!! #ClimateChange #StateOfNature #Politics #Agriculture #Farming #Agroforestry #NaturalFloodManagement

Our Vitacress Farm Manager, Gary Owtram shares his passion for conservation. “Conservation on our farms means giving back to the environment. Having farming as well as biodiversity is one in the same, it’s what makes me happy!” Supported through our Vitacress Farm Excellence (VFE) programme in partnership with LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), our farming teams demonstrate unwavering commitment to sustainable farming through their everyday actions. Together, we’re empowering our growers to adopt more sustainable practices across leaf crops, protected growing systems, and aquaculture. Key areas of focus include: 🌿 Landscape restoration 🌿 Nature conservation 🌿 Implementing 10-year biodiversity plans These efforts are not just about farming better but also about creating a positive legacy for the environment. Together, we're proving that farming and nature can thrive side by side. Here's to building a greener, more sustainable future! 🌍 #Sustainability #Environment #Biodiversity #RegenerativeFarming #vitacressfarmexcellence

the suitable approach for development of social forestry business

Read about: 💷 Defra rural capital grant closures 🌳 Welsh 10% tree cover requirement removed 📃 A review of the security of tenure provisions in commercial leases in is underway

Hundreds of millions of acres will change hands in the coming decades. We need as much of this land as possible to go under the stewardship of people who are committed to: - Producing clean, healthy food - Restoring soil function & biodiversity - Strong families & local communities - Building profitable businesses that support this vision It’s imperative that this next generation of people have a stake in the ownership of land or a long-term security in management.   How do we approach this burning problem?   We believe that by educating and coaching the next generation of land stewards and investors to create win-win relationships with the current generation of landowners, we can start to craft this vision of a regenerative future. New models for "ownership" will need to be trailblazed.   There will be no one size fits all solution to this regenerative land transfer. As I solve this problem in my own life, I am developing and synthesizing unique ways that stewards can generate and secure opportunities to gain long-term ownership and stake in land.   I am building a network of innovative farmers, ranchers, landowners, investors and aspiring land stewards to shape the future of regenerative land stewardship. Who is the most interesting person you know who is working on solutions to the regenerative land transfer? #agriculture #farming #ranching #conservation #land #regenerativeagriculture #regenag #food #soilhealth #soil #cattle #bison #realestate

Vitacress growers continue to 'give back to the environment' - leading the way in more sustainable and nature friendly practices across their leaf crops, protecting growing systems and aquaculture enterprises.   Through the Vitacress Farm Excellence programme, each and every grower is committed to LEAF Marque, underpinned by Integrated Farm Management. Whether it's supporting and sustaining soil health and fertility, improving water efficiency and quality, building business resilience, or enhancing biodiversity through species monitoring and creating and managing wildlife habitats- all are interconnected and play a huge part in nurturing the environment.   We're very much looking forward to strengthening this incredible partnership in 2025 and demonstrating how possible it is to link the environment and farming 👇 Leah Mathias-Collins MIEMA, CEnv, Mollie Burns #SustainableFarming #FarmingExcellence #LEAFMarque #WeBuildTrust #Partnerships #NatureFriendly