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Organic farming can be the solution for food security, health, and environment in India. Madhu Chandan SC, founder of Organic Mandya, explains on The Climate Conversations with Hansi Mehrotra. Check out the link in the comments to watch the full episode.

And the second series of Clear Conversations is out! 💜💚  This episode examines the landscape of dairy farming in India in an attempt to answer the ultimate question.. Is it ethical / sustainable to consume dairy? We talk to a dairy farmer, Kamalesh, who is the founder of a one-of-its-kind dairy farming initiative The Farming Buddha that delivers raw, hormone-free, antibiotic-free milk from cow to cup in under 4 hours!! Get all your questions answered through this episode 💚💜😊 https://lnkd.in/d-Xrhegq If you like such content, please subscribe to the channel 🙏 #dairy #dairyfarming #vegan #veganism #plantbased #milk #sustainability #organic #hormonefree #rawmilk #ethicalveganism #lactose

"...foods grown in and on healthy soils are up to 64% higher in vitamins, 239% higher in essential fatty acids, 67% lower in oxidative stress markers..." "...grass-finished beef is higher in Omega-3s, higher in fatty acids than wild salmon... if you truly care about your health and about saving the environment, putting carbon back in the soil, perhaps you should choose the grass-finished beef..." Thank you for sharing your expertise Gabe Brown 🌱 Please watch this video for an excellent introduction to regenerative agriculture. #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #sustainablefarming #sustainableagriculture #healthyfoods #omega3 #fattyacids

Great insight to something that has been occuring for millennia and not just with bacteria! High diversity and population densities of microbes is essential for maximising nutrient extraction (not soluble synthetic fertiliser) and supply to plants, lets not forget all the other complex chemicals microbes also provide to plants. I have identified microbes not only in the in the root hairs in the rhizophagy cycle, but there is a massive, diverse population of endophytic and ectophytic microbes throughout plants and animals! I have also identified beneficial microbes throughout the vascular system of plants (leaves, stems and roots) that help with stresses and also produce chemicals that act as hormones to increase plant growth and development. Microbes drive the nutrient and growth cycles of all plants and animals, including us! We need to look at the nutritional requirements for everything in our growing and production systems, microbes, plant, animals and us, which is highly diverse and transitional between the various living entities. The major limiting factor in all these cycles is we need to replace the minerals and earth elements we are extracting from our soils, via our crop and animal products. Provide the minerals and earth elements using natural rock minerals and elements, and we will see enhancement of the microbiome, which improves crop health and yield, animal health and production and human health. Nutrient density and diversity is the key to health, and this moves up the food chain. Nature is simple yet complex! Lets look at our environment and growing systems more holistically. #soilhealth #microbes #microbiology #nutrientdensity #regenerativeagriculture #plantnutrition #crophealth #nutrientdensity #fungi #bacteria #carboncapture #carbonsequestration

After the purple tomato, will there soon be blue wheat?👀 Researchers recently discovered that #bioengeneering the color of a crop could help protect it from weeds. 🍀 The challenge for many farmers is to distinguish weeds from crops that look alike. To make weeding easier, scientists suggest creating visually distinctive plants that robot weeders can easily distinguish from weeds. As climate challenges impact more farmers, new solutions and out-of-the-box-thinking become more important. Gene-editing 🧬 is one of the solutions that can help create crops that are better equipped to withstand environmental pressures, minimize resource inputs, and meet the evolving needs of a growing global population. Read more about this topic in the article below.

🚨 Excited to share that my latest article, co-authored with Bikramjit Sneha Biswas and Manlen N titled "Arsenic Poisoning of Rice: A Looming Crisis for Eastern India's Rice Agriculture" has been published! 🌾🌏 In this article, we delve into the critical issue of arsenic contamination in rice, a staple food for millions in Eastern India, and its far-reaching impacts on agriculture and health. Check out the full article. #Agriculture #Research #SustainableFarming #RiceCrisis #ArsenicContamination #FoodSecurity

If I never hear the terms “plant-based” and “plant-forward” again, it will be a mitzvah. How about “meat-based,” and “soil-forward?” Yebo! Here’s the science. https://lnkd.in/eJck-Dde #soil #carbon #climate #drawdown #biodiversity #regenerativeAgriculture #grazing #grasslands #regenerativeGrazing #evidenceBased #scienceBased #nutrition #carbonFarming #health #RestorationEcology #socialEquity #socialJustice #truth #food #foodsystems #yebo! Soil4Climate Inc. Savory Institute Understanding Ag, LLC - Experts in Regenerative Ag Carbon Cowboys Regenerative Agriculture Podcast Instituto de Agricultura Regenerativa Common Ground (Movie) Project Drawdown EAT Civil Eats FoodSys International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Plant Based Treaty Plant Based Treaty

Here is another great example exploring Food Science and Technology Solutions to Improve Food and Nutrition Security. This white paper focusses on Advancing the Use of Underutilized and Biofortified Crops. Interested? Have a look at https://lnkd.in/eAwew23K

Control of Aphis gossypii in organic citrus orchards 🍋 The tiny true bug Aphis gossypii sucks sap from plant and is a widely distributed pest of e.g. citrus, pumpkin and zucchini. In organic farming, it can be controlled with beneficial insects and biopesticides. 💡Effective beneficial insects include the parasitoid Aphidius colemani and larvae/adults of the predatory coccinellid, Coccinella septempunctat. 💡Biopesticides active against aphids are fungal pathogens, such as Verticillium lecanii, Bauveria bessiana and Paecilomyces fumosoroseus. 👉 Full factsheet: https://lnkd.in/deMYF_pT BIOFRUITNET CIHEAM #aphidcontrol #organiccitrus #organicpestcontrol #beneficialinsects #biopesticides

Calling All Youth to Embrace Millet Farming for a Sustainable Future! 🌾 The United Nations declared 2023 the Year of Millet, highlighting its multiple benefits: Nutrition: Millet is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with essential vitamins, minerals (like iron and calcium), protein, antioxidants, and starch resistance. Resilience: Millet thrives in adverse climatic conditions, making it ideal for smallholder farmers. Sustainability: By promoting climate-resilient crops like millet, we address the challenges posed by climate change and contribute to national food security. Programs like Unilever’s Great Millet Quest seek to empower the youth to shape a healthier, more resilient future. As a Beacon of #Sustainability millet’s adaptability, rich nutritional content, and minimal resource requirements position it as a valuable crop for smallholder farmers. Let’s unlock its untapped potential together! Watch more here: https://lnkd.in/dY3rAU8B #Innovation #Sustainability #Agriculture #Millet #UniquelyUnilever #TheGreatMilletQuest #FoodSecurity #YouthInnovation 🌾 Kiama Gitahi Dexter Adeola Prof. Catherine Kunyanga Prof Mary Kinoti Joe Sunday Lwandile Dubazane John Kibera Pauline Masese