Top 50 Farmers’ Post

Across Europe's diverse landscapes, where age-old traditions meet modern technologies, farming is facing a myriad of challenges and opportunities that are reshaping the way farmers operate and the food they produce. 🌱🚜 “Every farm, every region, every climate, and every soil have its own specific needs, criteria, and cultural context. For large players in the value chain, there needs to be space to make regional specific changes”, says Howard Koster, Farmer, Research & Education Officer, De Biesterhof. 🌾 Collectively, we can build a more sustainable and #RegenerativeFoodSystem for future generations. As consumers, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, we all have a role to play in supporting the transition to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural future – in Europe and beyond. 🌍 From policy and innovation to profitability and consumer demand, here we explore the key examples and the solutions that require greater support: https://lnkd.in/dWM_Hfnm #FoodSystem #RegenerativeAgriculture #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood

How can we successfully scale up #RegenerativeAgriculture practices in agri-food chains? Here are the 🔟 levers we have identified and why they matter! 👉 1️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: setting up an ambitious long-term strategic plan with farmers 2️⃣ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀: defining shared principles to help taking action while avoiding the risks of greenwashing 3️⃣ 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀: onboarding farmers in these new practices 4️⃣ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: providing consumers with more information on production and quality 5️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: not acting alone is key to making an impact 6️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁: finding economic models that take the soil into consideration 7️⃣ 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀: supporting them on both technical and financial aspects 8️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀: giving examples of successful transformations 9️⃣ 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: changing minds about the role of farmers 1️⃣0️⃣ 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀: educating consumers to raise awareness and help change their habits We all have a role to play in order to achieve the objectives of carbon reduction, protecting biodiversity and strengthening farmers' resilience 🌱 That is exactly what our clients Danone and Mars are doing, and we are proud to support them in this journey! 💪 Marc Debets, Anaïs Riffiod #regenerative #agriculture #scaleup #sustainability

Delighted to inform you that I have been asked to join the World Agriculture Forum, initiated by Prof. Dr. Rudy Rabbinge, and many other world leaders. THE VISION The World Agriculture Forum envisions a transformative future where global agriculture is defined by boundless innovation, dynamic growth, unparalleled productivity, and unwavering sustainability. This aspirational vision is rooted in the conviction that agriculture must harmoniously balance the escalating needs of a growing global population, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity for all, thereby ensuring a resilient, regenerative, and thriving food system that benefits both present and future generations. THE MISSION > To power sustainable agricultural development through: Global Advocacy: We advocate for sustainable policies and practices prioritizing food security, environmental stewardship, and agricultural growth. > Innovation & Collaboration: Fostering partnerships that accelerate the adoption of smart technologies, drive climate resilience, lower the impact of agriculture on the environment, biodiversity, and water, and unlock opportunities for agribusinesses. > Impactful Action: From ground-level farming practices to global trade policies, we engage with stakeholders to turn vision into action. And the MISSION DELIVERABLES are: > Pioneering Global Agricultural Pathways: Shaping the future of agriculture through dynamic, globally focused agenda-setting and development strategies. > Catalyzing a Sustainable Revolution: Sparking a global shift towards sustainable farming, fueled by innovation and strategic international partnerships. >Championing Agri-Policy for Progress: Advocating for impactful policies that enhance trade, nurture agribusinesses, and promote the sharing of breakthrough success stories and sustainable practices. > Uniting for Agricultural Advancement: Bridging governments, industries, experts, and institutions to amplify investments, accelerate technological growth, and scale successful agricultural models worldwide. > Empowering Collective Innovation: Mobilizing global efforts to drive forward agricultural efficiency, environmental resilience, and social inclusivity through bold, innovative policies and actions. > Tackling Global Agricultural Challenges: Meeting the escalating global needs for food, fiber, fuel, and water while crafting a regenerative, resilient system that benefits both people and the planet. The WAF Global Council, which I have joined, is a Diverse 200+ Assembly of Global Experts. #food #agriculture #plantbased foods #protein #sustainability #worldagricultureforum

Yesterday's National Farmers' Federation Leaders' Summit reiterated several recocurring themes being discussed by stakeholders across the food supply chain. 🚜Technology & Innovation: Digital technology is a game-changer for #productivity in agriculture and continuous innovation is essential to enhance farming practices and increase efficiency. 💪🏼 Sovereign Capabilities: Strengthening our sovereign capabilities, particularly in #biosecurity and domestic #fertiliser production, will help safeguard the agricultural sector from external threats and dependencies, ensuring resilience and sustainability. 🔀Market Access and Transparency: Improving market access and utilising technology to enhance #transparency between agriculture, consumers, and sustainability efforts are necessary steps to build trust in the supply chain and ensure that sustainable practices are recognised and rewarded. 🌱Sustainable Collaboration: To reach global emissions targets a collective effort is necessary. We need to pool resources and share knowledge to reduce the cost burden associated with shifting to more #sustainable practices. 📣 Communication Strategy: We need to reach beyond the echo chamber to engage diverse audiences and share the positive story of Australian agriculture more widely. We have passionate people who are proud of their contributions and it’s vital we effectively build the Australian Ag brand domestically and internationally. A special shoutout to Elizabeth Brennan for masterfully steering the event as the MC, guiding us through the agenda with race car precision! 🏎️

Happy to announce the publication of the Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) latest reports: the #FutureFit series, that I've worked on with many amazing colleagues, including Kitty Parker Brooks Alex Andreoli Natasha Mawdsley Talia Smith Elinor Newman-Beckett Luke Pritchard Kate Newbury-Hyde Elizabeth Petykowski Abel Hemmelder Christine Delivanis Liz Kirk Morgan Gillespy Alexandre L'Heureux Agriculture & land-use-change emissions within company value chains account for nearly half of global food system emissions (10 out of 21 GtCO2e by 2030). To mitigate these emissions, companies must work together with farmers, governments and investors to develop and implement roadmaps that deliver transparent and sustainable food systems. A critical first step is understanding the costs and benefits of the transition and creating transparency on the relative ability of different actors to contribute to the costs and share in the benefits. https://lnkd.in/giWbTx8S #FutureFit Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU) WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development We Mean Business Coalition

"People are disconnected from food in the broader sense – often not knowing where and how their food is produced or by whom" ~Mark Horler, UK Urban Agritech’s (UKUAT) Founder and Chairman. The above quote from Mark Horler resonates with me; so much so that I felt moved to republish his recent interview with The Innovation Platform about how #UrbanFarming is supporting sustainability in agriculture: https://lnkd.in/gkFp8-WH A lot of great insights here!

Bureau Veritas was well-represented at the recent European Regenerative Agriculture Summit in Amsterdam, with our CER Food Audit Manager Laure-Anne Mathieu and Food Innovation Director Victoria Fuller in attendance.  The event brought together over 550 key players across the food value chain to explore the transition to more sustainable, regenerative agriculture practices. Conversations centred on the need for cross-sector collaboration, data transparency, and innovative financing mechanisms to drive this critical transition. It was a great Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe with critical insights from regenerative farmers, how to build resilient supply chains, and overcoming measurement challenges. As a trusted partner for the agrifood sector, Bureau Veritas is well-positioned to support farmers, agrifood industries and also data providers with solutions to build trust in the transition of our food system. With more than 80,000 experts including carbon, water or biology as the centre of our team expertise, we have the boots on the ground to ensure the transition is happening on the right path. #ShapingaWorldofTrust #LeaveYourMark #ShapingaBetterWorld #OYW2024 #foodsystem #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #SupplyChainTransformation #foodtesting #assurance

⁠Today, we welcome the new College of Commissioners and look forward to a future of collaboration and shared ambitions! At this pivotal moment for the #EU, we at CropLife Europe are particularly eager to support the European Commission’s efforts to shape a Vision for Agriculture and Food in the first 💯 days. This Vision presents a unique opportunity to ensure that the entire value chain is heard, from farmers to consumers, as we chart a sustainable and competitive path forward for Europe’s agrifood sector. On our part, we will continue investing in a comprehensive toolbox of solutions, supporting outcome-driven approaches to enhance the global competitiveness of the #agrifood sector. By doing so, we ensure that farmers remain at the heart of these efforts, empowered to tackle challenges and thrive in a sustainable future. Together, we can deliver a bold vision that drives progress, sustainability, and resilience in Europe’s agriculture and food systems. 🤝 Photo: European Commission #EUCommission #Competitiveness #Sustainability #Innovation

The 15th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2024, a pivotal event centered on the theme "Navigating Agriculture Through Climate Change", will bring together experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and farmers to address the critical challenges posed by climate change to agriculture. Discussions will focus on innovative strategies, sustainable practices, and technological advancements to enhance the resilience and productivity of the agricultural sector. 🌱 Key topics include climate-smart agriculture, water resource management, and policy frameworks that support sustainable farming. The event aims to foster collaboration and drive actionable solutions to secure the future of agriculture in a changing climate. 🌱 🌱 Information & Registration - https://lnkd.in/dMwWy6iu For more information, Please contact Ms. Zaman Almas, Business Manager +91 7290088228 || zaman.almas@agriculturetoday.in #climatechange #agribusiness #precisionagriculture #livelihood #agriculture #anniversary #innovation #investments #trading #future #technology #trendingnow #organic #nature #sustainable #food #trending #agriconclave2024

Two weeks ago, RFSI held our first in-person RFSI Europe event in Brussels – where we gathered 275 diverse agriculture, food, and investment stakeholders. From farmers, to start-ups, to food companies, to funders and investors, we filled two days with robust conversation around how to build regenerative food systems, the investment case for regenerative agriculture, where and how capital can play an enabling role, and the other ingredients that are necessary to expand the positive societal impacts of food systems transformation. The insights were plentiful and here we share nine key take aways from the gathering ➪ https://lnkd.in/gAGFY5tT #RFSIEurope #RFSIEurope24 #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #investing #investment #funders #farmers