Kwizda Agro’s Post

As an agvocate, it's uplifting to see leaders acknowledging the importance of agriculture in our economy. President Tinubu's recent call to state governors and local government councils to embrace agriculture, among other sectors, is a step in the right direction. This initiative has the potential to increase food production, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth. I believe that if our state governments and local councils can allocate more resources to support small-scale farmers, we can significantly reduce poverty and improve the livelihoods of our rural communities. What role do you think individual farmers and agricultural stakeholders can play in supporting this initiative? #abutispinach #Agvocate #AgroDiplomacy 🌾💚🌱

1-JAYWANT (Joint Agriculture Yield, Water Awareness, and Network Trust) 2-JAYWANT PRTISTHAN (Joint Agricultural Youth Welfare and Nature Transformation Progressive Rural Training, Innovation, Sustainability, Trust, Health, Advancement, and Networking) The name of the organization is as above. Does the full name of the organization make sense in this, or does the name Jaywant alone make sense? Please indicate 1 or 2.

Short blog on our latest paper with Eva Boonaert, Axel Marx & Miet Maertens on how the governance of voluntary sustainability standards matters for their effects on farmers' welfare. Evidensia

🌿 Curious about how ecolabels like Fairtrade and Organic work? 🌿 Dive into our latest blogpost where we explore how these labels affect farmer welfare in Peru and what this means for the future of sustainable farming, drawing on insights from our recent research with Charline Depoorter, Axel Marx and Miet Maertens Research Foundation Flanders - FWO | Bioeconomics | KU Leuven

Rural prosperity transcends wealth, say Europe’s farmers [Advocacy Lab Content]: Most of the world’s 570 million farms are smallholdings (84%) with land less than two hectares in size. Nearly two billion people depend on these farmers for food.  The post Rural prosperity transcends wealth, say Europe’s farmers appeared first on Euractiv.

📑Read the latest Evidensia blog to learn how different Voluntary Sustainable Standards (VSS) governance mechanisms affect farmer welfare: 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXmTH5ik The authors identify three different VSS governance mechanisms - market-based incentives and capacity building (understood as rewards or “carrots”), and rule enforcement (understood as punishments or “sticks”). Key proposals for standard-setting organizations to enhance VSS governance and promote economic sustainability: 💡 Strengthen both “carrots and “sticks” to boost farmer welfare 📈 Better balance of “carrots” and “sticks” in VSS design 🌱 Consider the varying effects of farmer organizations Authors Eva Boonaert, Charline Depoorter, Axel Marx and Miet Maertens from Bioeconomics | KU Leuven, Leuven Centre for Global Governance Studies 

👩🌾 Cultivating diversity in Toowoomba’s agriculture sector 🌾 Congratulations to the Queensland Fruit & Vegetable Growers (QFVG) for receiving Grow your own funding! QFVG will establish new employment pathways for people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds working in Toowoomba’s agriculture industry. They’re one of five organisations to share in over $600,000 of funding to help Queensland regions tackle their workforce challenges. By 2025-26, it’s projected that Queensland’s agriculture industry will employ almost 54,000 people. Grow your own (GYO) funding helps locals find good jobs, enjoy better services and lead a great lifestyle in their regions. Funding applications for round three are now open until 9 August! 👉 Apply for funding round three: https://lnkd.in/gXrbSiu8 GYO is funded by Jobs Queensland and powered by the Queensland Workforce Strategy. #GrowYourOwnRegionalWorkforce #JobsQueensland #QldWorkforceStrategy #PeoplePoweringQld #AgriConnect

Community Engagement Recap: CDFA-NASDA Foundation Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers Access to Capital Program 🌱 . Last week, we gathered at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Institute Pavilion to discuss the vital work being done through the CDFA-NASDA Foundation Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers Access to Capital Program. This initiative is designed to empower socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers by improving their access to sustainable business capital. . Key Highlights of the Program: . 🌱 Culturally Significant Education: The program is developing a curriculum that teaches agricultural finance in relatable and meaningful terms, ensuring that all farmers and ranchers can build successful operations. . 🌱 Increased Investment in Rural Communities: The program aims to boost investment in rural areas through a combination of technical assistance, private capital leverage, and strategic deal-making. . 🌱 Pilot Projects in Minnesota and New Mexico: Two Project Response Teams will provide on-site, practical support to these communities, offering hands-on assistance from development finance experts. . 🌱 Building Connections: By addressing the unique challenges faced by socially disadvantaged farmers, the program is fostering stronger relationships between these farmers and key financial and agricultural institutions. . Together, we're working to remove barriers, improve participation in USDA programs, and create lasting strategies for access to capital. This collaboration is not just about financing—it's about building a future where all farmers and ranchers have the tools they need to thrive. . . #NMIIC #SustainabilityMatters #RuralDevelopment #SustainableFarming #FarmersSupportingFarmers #ImpactInvesting

Despite being a year old, this article remains highly relevant as the shortage of skilled workers in Australian agriculture continues. It highlights the importance of updating training programs to better prepare future farmers 🌱📚 Ongoing agricultural education is essential not just for addressing current workforce gaps but also for preparing future farmers to effectively navigate and lead in a rapidly evolving industry. 🔗 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gKinvQex #AgricultureEducation #FarmMap4D #TechInFarming #SustainableLandManagement

Bridging Data Gaps: A Comprehensive Dataset on African Agriculture and Welfare | Other: Innovative Methods for Enhanced Data Quality. The LSMS-ISA surveys employ rigorous methodologies to ensure high-quality data collection and ...