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🌾 Did you know? 🌾 There are 10.5 million farms across the European Union, and about 80% of these are smallholder farms with 10 hectares or less—that's 8.4 million farms! While smallholder farms may contribute a smaller portion of the EU’s total agricultural output compared to larger commercial farms, their role in shaping rural economies, preserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable local food systems is immeasurable. Small farms are not just about agriculture; they are about community, sustainability, and resilience 🌱 Let’s continue supporting our smallholder farmers who are truly the backbone of a sustainable agricultural future! 💚 Contact us The Sustainable Smallholder Consulting - we are all committed to support profitable and sustainable transition pathways to future proof our agriculture systems! #Agriculture #Sustainability #SmallholderFarms #Biodiversity #EUFarming #LocalFoodSystems #regenerative #foodsystems #COP29

At Jelapetra Farms, we are redefining agriculture by prioritizing sustainability and innovation. For us, sustainable agriculture is more than a practice—it is a commitment to creating long-term solutions for FOOD SECURITY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, AND ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT. Our approach to sustainable agriculture focuses on: ✅ Producing high-quality, organic food to promote health and well-being. ✅ Minimizing waste through the valorization of agricultural byproducts. ✅ Empowering youth and women to participate meaningfully in agribusiness. ✅ Adopting eco-friendly farming techniques that preserve natural resources. By integrating these principles, we are addressing critical challenges such as HUNGER, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND UNEMPLOYMENT, while building a resilient agricultural system that benefits communities and future generations. Join us as we work to transform food systems and drive meaningful impact across the agricultural value chain. #jelapetrafarmsltd #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #EcoFriendlyFarming #explorepage #CommunityEmpowerment #TransformingFoodSystem

🌾 Did you know? 🌾 There are 10.5 million farms across the European Union, and about 80% of these are smallholder farms with 10 hectares or less—that's 8.4 million farms! While smallholder farms may contribute a smaller portion of the EU’s total agricultural output compared to larger commercial farms, their role in shaping rural economies, preserving biodiversity, and supporting sustainable local food systems is immeasurable. Small farms are not just about agriculture; they are about community, sustainability, and resilience 🌱 Let’s continue supporting our smallholder farmers who are truly the backbone of a sustainable agricultural future! 💚 Contact us The Sustainable Smallholder Consulting - we are all committed to support profitable and sustainable transition pathways to future proof our agriculture systems! #Agriculture #Sustainability #Smallholders #Biodiversity #EUFarming #LocalFoodSystems #regeneration #foodsystems #COP29

🌱 Exciting news from ASBN! Today, we are thrilled to announce the release of our latest case study, "The Business Case for Safer Alternatives to Fertilizers and Pesticides." This comprehensive resource dives deep into the environmental and health impacts of chemical-intensive farming practices. ⚖️ The report emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable alternatives that prioritize our planet's and communities' wellbeing. From soil degradation to water contamination, the detrimental effects of chemical inputs are far-reaching and demand immediate action. 🌍 By showcasing viable business solutions and highlighting successful case studies, we aim to inspire a shift towards more eco-friendly agricultural practices. Together, we can pave the way for a healthier, more sustainable future for agriculture. https://bit.ly/3JyUNve #EarthWeek #SustainableAgriculture #EcoFriendlyFarming #EnvironmentalHealth #ASBN #BusinessSolutions

According to a recent study and effort by Tom Brennan, Nicolas Denis, Nelson Ferreira, Amandla Ooko-Ombaka, Pradeep Prabhala, and Stephanie Stefanski, representing views from #McKinsey & Company for Agriculture Practice we could see the need for actions in increasing land-use efficiency, growing demand for food, fuel, and natural capital may require additional land equivalent to the total cropland by 2030. Even if at the EU level where we could say that balance is better than LatAM or Africa, we could still see that the lines for actions are quite clear and we need additional cropland of at least 70 to 80 Mha to satisfy our needs for food, fuel, and nature and meet #SDG objectives but also an intensified change in agricultural practices identified in 10 actions to help strike the land-use balance: Actions for #Agriculture and food actors 1. Restore degraded land through public-private partnerships; 2. Scale up resilient agriculture practices; 3. Expand access and adoption of yield-boosting inputs; 4. Invest in hybrid land-use approaches; 5. Reduce food and production waste; Actions for #fuel actors 6. Provide incentives for at-scale deployment of energy and power crops; 7. Support next-horizon technologies to meet the demand for sustainable fuels and materials; Actions for #nature actors 8. Secure private sector commitments to avoid deforestation; 9. Conserve land in hot spots that have high carbon storage or biodiversity potential; 10. Provide incentives for the long-term conversion of degraded land to forest cover;

This #EarthDay2024, CNFA highlights the importance of #climatesmart agriculture in addressing environmental shocks and promoting sustainable agriculture sector growth. In #Niger, the Feed the Future-funded USAID Yalwa activity helped advance the production and adoption of locally-sourced, organic and cost-efficient fertilizer as an alternative to imported varieties susceptible to price shocks. The co-benefits to farmer incomes, community resilience and ecological health shows how agricultural development and good environmental stewardship can help meet the world’s growing demand for food. #EarthDay2024

In the food sector, brands, manufacturers, and retailers often start by using secondary data for upstream processes when assessing their environmental footprint. However, since the majority of environmental impacts occur at the farm level, it's becoming increasingly clear that engaging with suppliers is essential for transitioning to more sustainable practices. To identify where to target efforts most effectively and have these efforts rewarded in footprinting, primary farm-level data is essential 🥝 Earlier this year we helped Nomad Foods with a pilot project aimed at just this: collecting farm-level data to identify where to focus sustainability efforts within their supply chain, thereby improving data quality in their scope 3 footprinting. This is a crucial initial step in the significant task of enhancing primary data coverage – especially for a company with such a diverse portfolio. You can read more in their sustainability report - a genuinely interesting and impressive read! 🍄🥑🌶

To meet food demands, farmers need plant protection products. Precision farming solution ensures that these tools are used efficiently, and responsibly. What would farming look like without the precision farming tools and plant protection products? Watch this video to hear from the Australian farmers. 🌾

GrainGrowers is helping those outside the grain industry better understand the sustainable, safe practices of Australian grain growers and the role modern innovations such as chemicals have on positive environmental outcomes. The video highlights what would happen without these tools and the impact to sustainable food production. If you’d like to get involved, consider sharing the video and webpage with those in your community to help ensure what happens on farm is better understood: https://ggl.pub/3Otk10F #ausag #sustainability #foodproduction #graingrowers #agriculture

**Sowing the Seeds of Sustainability: A Guide to Sustainable Agriculture** Sustainable agriculture isn't just about growing food; it's about cultivating practices that protect our planet, promote biodiversity, and ensure long-term food security. By adhering to sustainable principles, we can create agricultural systems that meet today’s needs without compromising future generations. 💡Key Principles of Sustainable Agriculture**: 🏞Ecosystem Health** – Safeguarding natural habitats and biodiversity to maintain a resilient environment. 2. **Biodiversity** – Diverse crops and species improve ecosystem resilience, enhance productivity, and support food security. 3. **Integrated Pest Management (IPM)** – Reducing reliance on chemical pesticides by using natural, ecological approaches to pest control. 4. **Water & Soil Conservation** – Practices like crop rotation, agroforestry, and cover cropping help maintain soil health and conserve water resources. 5. **Climate Adaptation** – Developing farming systems that are resilient to changing climate conditions and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 6. **Efficient Resource Use** – Minimizing waste by optimizing the use of water, energy, and inputs like fertilizers and pesticides. 7. **Social Equity & Rural Development** – Supporting farmers and rural communities by promoting fair labor practices, education, and market access. 🍇 **Food Safety & Nutrition** – Producing safe, nutritious food with practices that promote human health and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses. Together, these principles guide us towards a future where agriculture not only feeds the world but does so in harmony with the environment. 🌍 #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #Biodiversity #SoilHealth #EcoFriendlyFarming #ResilientAgriculture