IFC Agribusiness’ Post

Great news for animals! As the 8-month-long process of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture reaches its conclusion, it is welcoming to see consensus by all stakeholders on the urgent need for a revision of EU #animalwelfare legislation by 2026 including the phasing out of cages in EU farming systems. Other key points mentioned were: ✅ The need for policies ensuring that sustainable and healthy food is widely available, accessible, affordable and attractive to European consumers. ✅ The need for the introduction of  a comprehensive, multi-tiered EU-wide animal welfare #labelling scheme. ✅ A recommendation for faster regulatory pathways for #innovative products and processes focused on #sustainability. ✅ A call for the adoption of “import requirements in EU law consistent with the rules of the World Trade Organisation (#WTO), including to benefit animal welfare”. These conclusions are set to inform the European Commission on its vision for agriculture and food, promised to be presented in the first 100 days of the new term. Time to act. Read the full press release here: https://bit.ly/3ZigeJY BirdLife Europe and Central Asia European Environmental Bureau Greenpeace European Unit BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation Compassion in World Farming EU

As the global population grows, farmers face increasing pressure to balance economic viability and animal welfare all while considering the long-term health of ecosystems and communities. This naturally brings forth challenges and calls for a different approach. At Bluejais, we're here to offer just that. Our product ranges are developed to support the health and performance of your livestock. Let's work together to navigate these challenges. #Bluejais #animalnutrition #eubiox #feedadditives

🐔 Did you know over 800 million land animals were killed for food in Canadian slaughterhouses in 2022? If animal welfare, environmental or health factors are motivators for you to choose to cut down on your meat consumption, you may have already heard of 'Reducetarianism'. 👏 We're counting down the days until this year's Reducetarian Summit (by Reducetarian Foundation) to end factory farming, taking place next month in Texas, when our Founder and Executive Director Allison Penner will be a speaker. ℹ️ Find out more at the link below and we hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/eSfihsyb #ReducetarianSummit #SustainableFood #FoodSystems #PlantBased #ReimagineAgriculture #AnimalWelfare #ClimateChange #animaladvocates #agriculture #animalagriculture #factoryfarming #Reducetarian #Reducetarianism #Flexitarianism

Which interventions could mitigate the rise of industrial animal agriculture in Africa? 🐖Overview and Policy Advocacy (post 1 of 4)🐖 During our first training programme, we investigated evidence-based strategies to address the growth of industrial animal agriculture in Africa, which has detrimental effects on animal welfare, climate, public health, and food security. We aggregated insights from various sources, including our recent collaboration with Bryant Research, and evaluated them to develop a set of recommendations. Policy advocacy emerged as our primary recommendation as public policies, if successfully implemented and enforced, provide a strong lever for influencing the lives of a large number of animals. We recommend the following specific interventions: 1. Higher welfare standards for farmed animals 2. Shifting government subsidies away from animal agriculture and/or towards plant-based agriculture or higher welfare animal agriculture 3. Environmental regulations and other food and agricultural production standards for animal farms 4. Protection of local, small farmers and mitigation of centralisation of multinationals Read the full report below which provides implementation guidelines tailored to general and country-specific contexts: https://lnkd.in/d4gGJBPN https://lnkd.in/ddtc9ZXW

The livestock export industry is at the forefront in developing innovative methods to further understand and enhance animal welfare. The latest project aims to create a system capable of accurately interpreting the animal welfare data being collected on livestock export ships and providing insights to help inform decision-making to further improve welfare outcomes. A strategic collaboration has been formed between the Livestock Export RD&E Program and a research group led by The University of Western Australia to undertake this initiative. If successful, the system will support decision-making by exporters and their on-board teams, based on real-time data on the welfare status of their livestock. It will also enable post-voyage evaluation of welfare outcomes and provide another avenue for transparent reporting of conditions on ships. Watch the below animation or head to our website to learn more about the latest project: https://lnkd.in/grk_V_e4 #animalwelfare

The concept of animal behavior is integral to effective livestock production in Africa. By understanding the behaviors of livestock, producers can implement management strategies that enhance animal welfare, optimize production, and contribute to sustainable agricultural practices. As Africa continues to face challenges related to food security and climate change, leveraging insights into animal behavior will be essential for improving livestock systems and supporting the livelihoods of millions.

Farm to fork 🚜🍽️ — that’s our holistic approach to support the livestock industry, from the feed you give your animals and their resulting health and welfare, to the moment that protein reaches the consumer. Or, as we like to call it, Sciencing the Global Food Challenge. 🌍 Ensuring enough affordable animal protein for eight billion people is tough. Even tougher? Respecting animal health and welfare, using antibiotics responsibly, and safeguarding the environment. 🔬📊 Through science, we're boosting land efficiency, curbing deforestation and monoculture, preserving biodiversity, and cutting down on fertilizer and freshwater use. #SciencingTheGlobalFoodChallenge🌍

💥 Did you know that two-thirds of farm animals worldwide are raised in factory farms? 🐄 And that a 2021 study revealed that animal agriculture consumes 77% of the world’s agricultural land while providing only 18% of our calories? 🌍 And that nearly 1 million species are facing extinction due to habitat destruction from livestock farming? On this #WorldVeganDay, we shine a light on Fermify, one of our portfolio companies based in Austria. By harnessing the power of fermentation, fermify creates sustainable, plant-based alternatives to animal proteins, prioritizing animal welfare 🧀 and minimizing environmental impact. It’s time to rethink our diets and choose options that align with ethics and sustainability.

Our mission is simple, to provide you with eggs that not only taste amazing but also empower consumers to make a positive impact on the world around them. By choosing Better Eggs®, customers aren’t just buying into a brand, they are supporting ethical farming, sustainable practices, and a true commitment to animal welfare.    We are proud to be SPCA New Zealand certified and continually strive to lead the high animal welfare standards they promote. With each carton, consumers are supporting compassion and responsibility, aiming to create a ripple effect of positive change in the food and egg industry. 🐓   Our vision extends beyond the breakfast table. We’re committed to establishing a community of conscious consumers who care about where their food comes from and how it’s produced. We are continually striving to reshape the future of food, one egg at a time.   At Better Eggs®, we’re not just here to put eggs on the table - we’re Champions for Better®. Let’s crack open a brighter future! 🌟🥚    #BetterEggs #SPCACertified #EthicalFarming #AnimalWelfare #ConsciousConsumers #CageFree #FreeRange

More specifically, the term 'organic' refers to an overall system of farm management and food production that aims at sustainable agriculture, high –quality products and the use of processes that do not harm the environment, and human, plant or animal health and welfare. #organicfoods #organicfood #organicfood #non-organicfoods #foodstobuyorganic #isorganicfoodsafe #organicfoodstobuy #eatorganicfood