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Marie Charles FAAV and Clare Otridge were attending the #OFC25 this year to learn more about the delegates, their experience and what the future might hold for this pivotal point each year. Along the way, they picked up 10 themes that we have unpicked to understand what they mean for farmers, those working in the agri sector and policymakers. Did we get them all? Have you got more to add? https://lnkd.in/eB_9nC9w

In Sub-Sahara Africa, circa 20% of food is lost even after harvesting, which is twice as high as in Europe and the US. For some important staple crops like maize this can be as high as 40-50%, undermining economic development and food security of rural farmer households. To tackle food waste and loss, #ETG announced joining the 10x20kx30 Commitment at the #Climate Week NYC, an initiative coordinated by the World Resources Institute (WRI) with partners including FAO, The World Bank and the private sector. André van den Beld, ETG Head Sustainability, highlighted in the panel the need for measurable and impactful interventions. Through a Target-Measure-Act approach, ETG will support at least 20,000 #farmers to reduce on-farm and near-farm food losses by 50% by 2030. This will include the scaling of farmer extension services in ETG’s crop trade and FMCG supply chains in #Africa. 10x20Kx30 | Champions 12.3 (champions123.org)

Exciting news! Ontario has made an additional $3.5 million available for agri-food innovators. If you're in the agriculture or food processing sector, this funding could drastically improve your operations! Learn how: • Access funding that supports new technologies and boosts productivity. • Benefit from expert guidance to navigate the application process with confidence. • Discover how past projects have thrived with OAFRI funding, enhancing competitiveness. Unlock your business's potential today! Click to learn more about the application process and eligibility. 🌾 #AgriBusiness #FundingOpportunities Read The Article: https://lnkd.in/dbaSVutx

Welcome to CIDAC: Transforming Agriculture, Building Sustainable Futures CIDAC International Ventures Ltd. (CIDAC), is a faith-driven and sustainable agro-development, and community empowerment company, driving digital transformation in Nigeria’s agro sector. 🌱 At CIDAC, our mission is to empower communities, innovate the future of agro-business, and shape a greener tomorrow. We’re committed to fostering sustainable development through responsible farming and cutting-edge technologies. Stay tuned for more about how we’re creating lasting impact. #CIDAC #SustainableDevelopment #GreenEconomy #EcoFriendlyFarming #DigitalEconomy

#EUDR Q&A Session – get expert answers on 4 July 2024! 🌱 🤔 How does the EUDR affect you? – This and other questions we tried to answer in our first EUDR Q&A session on June 6th. The large number of participants once again emphasised the importance of this topic. We have therefore decided to offer a second Q&A session – this time in German. Your questions about the EUDR and how Donau Soja can help you will again be answered by our experts Christoph Müller and Dagmar Gollan! 🗣️ Join us on 4 July 14:00 – 15:00 CET for this exclusive opportunity to get answers directly from our experts. 🌳 🔗 Register for the German Q&A session here: https://lnkd.in/de3jkqKK This event is exclusively for our Donau Soja members. Not a member yet? This time, we wanted to offer non-members the chance to participate by paying a participation fee. ✅ As a member of the EUDR Expert Group, Donau Soja has the opportunity to address open questions from our members to the European Commission and to deliver firsthand information directly to our members and partners, in order to be as well prepared as possible. 🤝 #DonauSoja #EuropeSoya #Soya #Soybean #EUDR #CSRD #SBTi #Sustainability #SustainableAgriculture #Deforestation #deforestationfree

ETS Grecom, led by Deborah Nzarubara, one of the 8 winners of the 2023 YouthADAPT Challenge, is driving economic and social change in the agribusiness sector in the DRC. By integrating technology, sustainable practices, and community involvement, Grecom is addressing current agricultural challenges and laying the groundwork for a more climate-resilient Congolese agricultural community. To read more about the company’s beginnings, impact and vision for the future, with the support of the 2023 YouthADAPT Challenge, click here https://bit.ly/4ciClDM #YouthADAPTChallenge #Cohort3 #sustainableagriculture

We are pleased to announce we are welcoming new and existing partners to help bring cultivated beef to consumers, as part of €40M in new capital raised to finance the next phase for the company.   The oversubscribed round was led by Lowercarbon Capital and M Ventures . Investors include new government-backed partners like Invest-NL, the Dutch state-owned impact investor, partly with coverage by InvestEU, the European Commission program supporting initiatives that align with EU policy priorities, the Limburgs Energie Fonds (LEF) B.V. the regional fund supporting greenhouse gas emissions reduction and LIOF, the regional development agency for the Limburg province. New partners with a background in the conventional meat sector were also added, including the PHW Group, one of Europe’s largest poultry producers. Furthermore, XO Ventures, Doux Investments and other new investors joined existing investors to create a more diverse and resilient food system together. #cellularagriculture #cultivatedmeat #mosameat

The Innovate UK Eastern England Launchpad funding round 3 is now open. The programme allows small and medium enterprises (SMEs) working in the region to apply for competitive grants for R&D and innovation projects that focus on agri-tech, food tech, bio-agri tech and seafood processing and aquaculture. A share of up to £2.5 million to support business-led innovation is available. To find out more about the Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England – Round 2 Minimal Financial Assistance (MFA) (single SME applicants only, £25k-£100k grants, covering 100% of project costs) visit - https://lnkd.in/eU85_VZW or Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England – Round 3 Collaborative Research and Development (collaborative applications only, £150k-£300k grants, covering up to 70% of costs) visit - https://lnkd.in/egJ4q6bp #grants #businessgrants #FundingSolutions #fundingchallenges

IDH implements an integrated environmental approach to transition to climate-resilient agriculture, reduce product carbon footprints, and protect and restore natural ecosystems. In 2023, we started working on climate action roadmaps for businesses and policymakers, we piloted solutions in response to the EUDR, and we continued to convene public and private sector at landscape and national level. I am happy to have contributed to IDH’s mission through our work on deforestation-free cocoa in the #CocoaAndForestsInitiative in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana and the #RoadmapDeforestationFreeCocoa in Cameroon where we continue to push for impact for farmers and forests 👩🏾🌾 🍫 🌱 Find out more in our newly released IDH 2023 Annual Report here https://lnkd.in/ecw4dwK9 #IDH2023AR #LivingIncomes #RegenerativeAgriculture #LivingWages #GenderEquality

AgriGRADE is systematically enhancing cooperatives' professionalism, efficiency, and financial access. Learn how our tailored business support is making a real impact. Dive into the details with insights from our Director, Cees van Rij, MBA. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eqJX4DBw #MSMEChampions #SAFIN #sustainableagriculture #cooperativedevelopment #financialinclusion #WorldMSMEday #MissingMiddle