HORTICERT’s Post

Did you miss the latest HORTICERT press release by the Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e.V. (FNR)?   HORTICERT is a sustainability certification system for peat substitutes in horticultural substrates developed in accordance with the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture's peat reduction strategy.   The system involves over 40 project partners and aims to streamline certification efforts — paving the way for its international applicability by 2025.   Read today to learn more about how HORTICERT evaluates ecological, social and economic sustainability aspects, encompassing greenhouse gas emissions and supply chain tracing for key peat substitutes.   #Sustainability #PeatSubstitutes #Horticulture

✨ Three reasons why investing in healthy soil matters ✨ 🐛 Biodiversity support Soil hosts a rich diversity of organisms that help ecosystem resilience. They improve the soil structure, naturally manage pests, and enhance produce quality, contributing to a more reliable and higher-quality food system. 💧 Water management Healthy soils function as natural sponges, absorbing and retaining water. This capacity reduces runoff and erosion, protecting agricultural investments from environmental risks and ensuring more consistent crop yields. 🌱 Nutrient cycling Soil organisms decompose organic matter, releasing essential nutrients for crops. This natural nutrient cycle enhances crop productivity and reduces the need for synthetic fertilisers. #RegenerativeAgriculture is one example of a project that promotes healthy soils. And the benefits look good for #farmers, #businesses, and the #environment. See what Klim is working on 👉 https://www.klim.eco/ 👈

10 billion people: According to the United Nations, the world's population will rise to this number by 2050. In order to feed them all safely and reliably, #agriculture must be as efficient as it is resource-saving. The concept of sustainable agriculture, as practiced within the framework of Bayer #ForwardFarming, aims precisely at this balance between economic and ecological action. NRW Minister of Agriculture Silke Gorißen had travelled to find out about innovative projects on a large farm in the Rhenish Börde landscape. #teambayer #hungerfornone #digitization #sustainability https://lnkd.in/ex54VTf7

Congratulations to our portfolio company Klim for a great recent feature in FOCUS online, a leading news provider in Germany! 🌟   As recent farmer protests indicate, European farmers are under an incredible amount of pressure from many sides – and are often, understandably, quite wary of environmental regulation. Klim’s VP of Agriculture Lutz Wildermann summarizes these challenges while offering an empowering and empathetic path forward. Klim’s farmer-centric approach to regenerative agriculture offers to help alleviate these pressures.     Klim’s customers have been able to achieve €60,000 annual cost savings by working with Klim and switching to regenerative agriculture; others have reduced nitrogen fertilizer usage by up to 40%. At a time when supply chain issues and Russia’s war in Ukraine have caused shock waves of price instability in many farming inputs, this help is sorely needed.   As the European Commission social rights chief Nicolas Schmit said recently, it is both important to defend the Green Deal and implement it "in a fair, just way so that in the end everyone can be a winner." 🌱💼 https://lnkd.in/eNXZ4SbX   We are proud to be a partner with a company doing just that – well done to co-founders Robert Gerlach, Nina Mannheimer, Adiv M., Lutz Wildermann, and the whole Klim team. 👏🏽   Check out the full article from Lutz here! 📰👀 https://lnkd.in/ez7ABJHh #Klim #RegenerativeAgriculture #EnvironmentalSustainability #GreenDeal #EuropeanFarmers #SupplyChain #Partnership #FOCUSonline #FarmersProtests #kopaventures #kopaventuresportfolio

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🌍 “Each year, soil degradation impacts millions of hectares of agricultural land, threatening #foodsecurity and the livelihoods of billions globally. With 33% (1) of global land already moderately or severely degraded, and estimates suggesting a yearly loss of fertile soil equivalent to the size of the UK (2), the urgency for effective #climatesolutions is clear. Among these, #regenerativeagriculture (RegenAg) stands out as a promising strategy to sustainably transform the global agricultural industry. As awareness of the important link between our food systems and climate change grows, the principles of regenerative agriculture promise to not only restore soil health, but also play a crucial role in mitigating climate change through the soil’s carbon sequestration and storage potential.” ❓ Now, you may wonder, what does RegenAg mean in practice? What is the science behind it? 🌾 In our most recent blog post, our partner Klim, a German AgriTech company leading the transformation towards RegenAg, helps us explain some of the key RegenAg techniques and the impact they are promoting among their network of forward-looking farmers. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/d_yNEm7q 🌐 Klim website: www.klim.eco #sustainability #naturebasedsolutions #climateaction #carbonmarkets References (1) https://lnkd.in/d4XeiVb8 (2) https://lnkd.in/dxdQFhhj

More trials from Circular Carbon with biochar and compost mixes.

World Bee Day is celebrated worldwide, to honour the bees for their role as pollinators and to safeguard their future. In this regard May 20th is commemorated as The World Bee Day, a time to celebrate the vital role that bees play in our ecology. Flying insects called bees are very well-known for their pollinating abilities and their ability to produce honey. Bee pollination is essential to the reproduction of many plants, including many food-producing crops for humans. Fruits, vegetables, and nuts we eat would become scarce without bees, which would have a significant impact on food security. The current era poses serious risks for bees, the most significant of which is plastic pollution. Plastic pollution can damage bee habitats and contaminate their food supplies with hazardous materials. The use of plastic-based materials on a daily basis could cause severe environmental pollution. Eventually, the density of useful habitats for bees will decline at an alarming rate. Thus, as individuals who talk about sustainable practices, we must be mindful of the impact that we create on our environment. Let us limit the use of plastic. Use alternatives like paper spoons and paper utensils, follow 3R practices, etc. on a daily basis in order to protect and preserve these vital insects. "Let's build a plastic-free world for the bees to live!" Written by: M.N.F. Nushkiya Faculty of Agriculture Flyer design by: Sanduni Jayawardana Faculty of Applied Sciences #WorldBeeDay #may #ZeroPlasticMovement #Zeroplasticrajarata #zeroplastic #Rusl #rajarata

📢 In recent years, #winegrowers have observed a significant challenge concerning #nitrogen, a crucial element in soil essential for maintaining acceptable grape production. However, nitrogen also poses a substantial contaminating potential due to washing and denitrification. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eBkZ9NN9 #innovation #sustainableagriculture #environment #soilprotection Grupo Vitivinícola Terras Gauda

Why is alpaca fiber considered sustainable? Alpaca fiber is considered sustainable for several reasons: 1. Low Environmental Impact: Alpacas have a minimal impact on the environment compared to other livestock. They have padded feet instead of hooves, which reduces soil erosion and damage to vegetation. Their grazing habits are gentle, and they tend to avoid overgrazing, which helps maintain the health of the land. 2. Efficient Fiber Production: Alpacas produce fiber annually, and they can be shorn without harm. The shearing process is generally stress-free for the animal and helps keep them comfortable in warmer weather. 3. Natural Insulation: Alpaca fiber is a natural insulator and provides excellent thermal properties. This means that products made from alpaca fiber can be used for longer periods before needing replacement, reducing the frequency of production and consumption. 4. Biodegradable: Alpaca fiber is biodegradable, meaning it breaks down naturally over time without contributing to landfill waste. This contrasts with synthetic fibers, which can take hundreds of years to decompose. 5. Low Chemical Use: Alpaca fiber often requires fewer chemicals during processing compared to synthetic fibers or even some natural fibers. This contributes to a lower environmental footprint in the production process. 6. Local Production: In many regions, alpaca farming supports local economies and communities. This localized production can reduce the carbon footprint associated with transportation and global trade. Overall, the combination of gentle environmental impact, renewable resource management, and reduced chemical use makes alpaca fiber a more sustainable choice in the textile industry. For more info, send a mail at marketing@classicalpaca.com Thank you for supporting our commitment to quality and sustainability. We’re excited to continue bringing you the best of alpaca fiber and hope you enjoy our creations as much as we enjoy crafting them! #ClassicAlpacaPeru #ClassicAlpaca #Color #Inspiration #MadeinPeru #AlpacaLovers #Alpacaproducts #Alpaca #Alpaka #FairTrade #Sustainable #Sustainablefashion #Ethical #Ethicalfashion #Conscious #Socialresponsibility #Knitbrand #Knit #Luxuryfashion #Wftomember #LetsDoItFair #Businessrevolution #Perfectday #Outdoorliving #Life #TheEpicLife #Connection #Mountainliving #Wanderlust #Explore