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Still basking in that post evokeAG glow? Us too. Western Australia certainly put on a show ☀️ 🙌 But Queensland – that other big agrifood producer on the opposite side of Australia – reckons they can do the next evokeAG even better. Like a proud parent, we love all our evokeAG hosts equally 😉 We couldn’t possibly pick a favourite. But Queensland has some distinct traits that are likely to flavour the challenges and opportunities we can expect to see showcased at the Brisbane event. Decentralisation of the agrifood system is one of them. Here, Queensland’s Chief Entrepreneur Julia Spicer OAM; Salvo Vitelli from Host State Partner, the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (QDAF); and Philippe Ceulen from Brisbane-based agrifood tech VC, Mandalay Venture Partners, discuss what sets Queensland apart – and why they’re confident of claiming favoured child status 👉 https://bit.ly/3QitKZ0

At Costa Navarino, sustainability is at our core. In 2024, 156 local producers were educated and embraced eco-friendly practices through seven agricultural programs by the Center for Agri-Food Entrepreneurship of Messinia, established in 2016 by the Captain Vassilis & Carmen Constantakopoulos Foundation in collaboration with the American Farm School – Perrotis College, advancing agricultural excellence and positioning Messinia as a hub of sustainable growth. #CostaNavarino #BePartOfOurStory #NavarinoMoments #MessinianAuthenticity #Messinia #Peloponnese #Greece #Sustainability #CVF

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Christian Fu Müller, Regenerative Business Advisor, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and his work in regenerative agriculture. He talks about his experience with various businesses, including tech startups and social enterprises, and how it led him to discover syntropic farming. Christian explains the principles of syntropic farming, including working with natural succession, maximizing sunlight harvest, and creating self-sustaining ecosystems. He covers the economic viability of syntropic farming for small farmers, the skills needed to implement it, and its potential to address climate change. About Christian Fu Müller - - Christian is a Regenerative Business Advisor and Vice President for Recelio. - Christian's organization set up a regenerative agricultural system on over eight hectares of land with 20,000 trees planted, which won the EU Award for Innovation in Agriculture at Urich in 2021. - He provides collapse resilience coaching, advisory, consultancy, and guidance, both on personal and corporate levels. WATCH:https://lnkd.in/d2BKjcir . . . #SyntropicFarming #RegenerativeAg #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Entrepreneurship #EcoMimicry #FoodSecurity #AgTech #BioDiversity

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Christian Fu Müller, Regenerative Business Advisor, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and his work in regenerative agriculture. He talks about his experience with various businesses, including tech startups and social enterprises, and how it led him to discover syntropic farming. Christian explains the principles of syntropic farming, including working with natural succession, maximizing sunlight harvest, and creating self-sustaining ecosystems. He covers the economic viability of syntropic farming for small farmers, the skills needed to implement it, and its potential to address climate change. About Christian Fu Müller - - Christian is a Regenerative Business Advisor and Vice President for Recelio. - Christian's organization set up a regenerative agricultural system on over eight hectares of land with 20,000 trees planted, which won the EU Award for Innovation in Agriculture at Urich in 2021. - He provides collapse resilience coaching, advisory, consultancy, and guidance, both on personal and corporate levels. WATCH:https://lnkd.in/g29eqfTE . . . #SyntropicFarming #RegenerativeAg #Sustainability #ClimateAction #Entrepreneurship #EcoMimicry #FoodSecurity #AgTech #BioDiversity

So - #ausag #farmers NSW Farmers I did a bit of a long winded powerpoint presentation for this one (before I got the brief on what the day was about!) So as to not have wasted - here is it https://lnkd.in/gF-5bVqx and I think is a solid start for all farmers before you begin #ESG #Sustainability #carbon #emissions reporting as you 100% will over the next few years.

Kicking off the first Queensland Agtech Month Interview with Queensland legend Tim Neale, founder of DataFarming (Australia). Tim, recognised as a leader in Queensland’s agtech scene, talks about his journey from government agronomy work to building one of Australia’s most impactful startups 💡 DataFarming's mission? Make high-tech solutions simple and accessible, helping farmers optimise yields with minimal hassle. 🌾 Here’s what to know: 🎖️ 15,000+ users in 50 countries 📈 Solutions that address up to 300% yield variations in crop fields 🧠 A focus on mental health for founders facing the pressures of growth 🌸 Support for women in AgTech and rural entrepreneurship Tim’s advice for the future of Queensland agtech? Invest in local ecosystems, focus on usability, and champion resilience 💪 Want to dive deeper? Watch the full interview for practical insights and Tim’s honest take on industry challenges! 🔗 Link to full video in comments #agtechstartup #australianag #aginnovation #farmtech #agtech #futurefarming #qldagtech #qldstartups Department of Primary Industries (Queensland) Advance Queensland Pine Tree Projects Farmers2Founders AusAgritech

🌍 Exciting News: Bulgarian Startup Enthela Joins the SHAKE Climate Change Programme! 🌱 We are proud to to announce that our member Enthela, a Bulgarian startup founded by Martin Nedev and Angel Hristov, has been selected to join the prestigious Shake Climate Change Programme! 🎉 It is a programme designed to support science and tech-based entrepreneurs tackling climate change in agriculture and food production, led by Rothamsted Research and partnered with Cranfield University, University College London, and the University of Hertfordshire. Together, these institutions provide expertise in agricultural research, innovation, and business to help entrepreneurs scale their impact. SHAKE is funded and supported by visionary organizations, including the Societe Generale UK Foundation, Beeches Capital, LAWES AGRICULTURAL TRUST, and Novo Nordisk Foundation, to ensure agriculture becomes part of the solution to climate change. With their innovative bio-stimulator based on nitrogen-fixing bacteria, Enthela is ready to leverage this opportunity to advance sustainable farming practices and reduce the agricultural sector’s environmental impact. Let’s celebrate this milestone for Enthela and their contribution to shaping the future of agriculture! 🌾 💡 #Climate #Agritech #Innovation #Sustainability #Entrepreneurship #Farming

Grow With PittMoss PittMoss Recognized at Pepperdine's Most Fundable Companies Event PittMoss, a pioneer in sustainable, peat-free soil solutions, has been named one of the Most Fundable companies by the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School's Most Fundable Companies® initiative. The announcement was made at the exclusive reveal event held at the Villa Graziadio Executive Center, Thursday, September 26. Presented by the Singleton Foundation for Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship, the event celebrated startups that are redefining industries and communities across the U.S. Among the 18 companies recognized, PittMoss stood out for its groundbreaking work in creating the world’s most sustainable soil. With 2,300 total applicants, PittMoss was ranked in the top 0.8 percentile of all companies in the event. “Being recognized by the Pepperdine judges as one of America's most fundable companies is a great honor,” said Brian Scott, CEO, PittMoss. “It validates our team's and investors' belief that we can disrupt the peat-based horticulture industry with a sustainable, high-performing product that offers cost savings. This industry must evolve, much like we’ve moved away from coal.” More than 2,300 early-stage companies from across the country participated in the Most Fundable Companies initiative, a free resource to help startups secure capital and accelerate meaningful innovations across industries. This year’s winners, including PittMoss, represent a diverse range of industries such as healthcare, biotechnology, software, and consumer products. The Most Fundable Companies initiative evaluates startups on key factors such as financial projections, market opportunity, intellectual property, and management team expertise. The winners are given personalized feedback and scoring to improve their readiness for funding and growth. *Better Homes & Gardens voted PittMoss Plentiful Organic Potting Soil their #1 top pick for BEST overall potting soil and Performance for BEST peat-free soil in 2022, 2023 and 2024! #pittmoss #pepperdinegraziadiobusinessschool #pepperdineuniversity #sustainable #recycled #organic #peatfree #organicsoil #sustainablesoil #peatreduced #gardening #cleansoil #betterhomesandgardens #americanhort #countryliving #greenindustry

Every great story starts with a bold step. Today, I’m embarking on a transformative journey as part of the Mentorship Accelerator Program at the Future Forward Farmers Hub. This program isn’t just about farming; it’s about rewriting the narrative of agribusiness in Africa. Over the Next few weeks, I’ll be sharing lessons, stories, and strategies that are shaping me into a climate-smart agripreneur. Join me on this journey of growth, innovation, and impact. Together, we’ll uncover the power of sustainable agribusiness to drive change. What bold step are you taking this week to move closer to your goals? Let’s inspire one another! Turn on notifications so you don’t miss out on updates from this transformative experience. #IAmTheSolutionToTheProblemOfNations #thesolutionjoshua #futureforwardfarmershub #mentorshipacceleratorprogramwithfffh #agripreneurship #mentorshipmatters

Q: I've got a great idea for.a sustainable business on one of your farms, but I need help to get it off the ground – and there's only a few days left! What can I do? A: Apply anyway! As much as we want to hear from businesses of all shapes and sizes, we also want to bring new ideas and new thinking onto the land. This is what drives diversity: great for nature, great for our local communities. So if you've got a brilliant idea and are not sure where to go from there, then just fill in the application form. Who knows, it might start a conversation, or set the ball rolling for an exciting new partnership. Our team will do our best to support businesses on their journey – whatever stage they're at. And the proof's in the pudding: previous Pitch Up! winners Monch and The Roaming Smoker received business mentoring and insight, as well as raw materials and resources. And our Partner Farm Weston Estate (Weston Park Farms) is setting up Groundschool – a pioneering educational centre for learning about all aspects of agroecology and nutrition, and are looking for enterprises to feed into this system too. Head to www.pitchupandgrow.com to find out more. Let's grow together for a better future 🌱 #pitchupandgrow #agroecology #mentorship #businessmentor #ukstartups #foodbusiness #organicfood #organicfarm #regenag #regenerativeagriculture #backbritishfarming #fairerfarming #groundschool