Joni Kindwall-Moore’s Post

While global coffee demand continues to rise, recent climate change modelling suggests that land suitable to grow Arabica coffee might be reduced by over 50% by 2050. To mitigate the impact of these changes on the coffee supply chain and to ensure that sustainably grown coffee is available to future generations, Nestlé is harnessing its agricultural sciences capabilities. #climatechange #sustainability #coffee https://lnkd.in/gNg_B-kc

Big thanks to Col Gordon, our guest blog author this month, for his article on all things bread- Towards an ecological bread system. What's wrong with our current bread system? What challenges do we face to facilitate a shift to a more sustainable and ecological cereal production? What are the opportunities for growing our own grain in the Highlands and beyond and transforming it into flour and loaves? Read Col's article to find out more. https://lnkd.in/dAutbNKB

Climate change is no longer some far off thing in the future that might be avoided. It's here. It's already happening. And "business as usual" is no longer a viable option for the agriculture space. The crops humanity relies on are failing. The question isn't if, or even how fast - the timeline projections are well researched and documented. The only real question is what do we replace them with? https://lnkd.in/d9yRkHeM

As we approach 2024, our food system is threatened by uncertainties brought on by an unpredictable climate, rising food prices, and persistent wars. By seeing these obstacles as possibilities, these forecasts will help us better comprehend agriculture's future. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dyyMuayh #GSPCrop #GrowBeyond #climatechange #food #agritech

🚨 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧, 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞🐌 Snails are gaining global attention as a sustainable source of protein. Low in fat and rich in iron, calcium, and essential amino acids, they’re a healthy choice for eco-conscious consumers. 🆘 At YM HARVEST, we’re embracing this trend, combining traditional farming knowledge with modern techniques to deliver premium-quality snails. Let’s build a sustainable food future together❗

Today, we commemorate World Food Day with an urgent call to action: to guarantee the right to food for a better life and future. We face a stark paradox: while 733 million people still experience hunger, over 1 billion meals are wasted globally every day (source: UN). Agriculture has the potential to sustainably produce enough food to meet global demand, yet we struggle to distribute it where it's needed most. Various factors contribute to this issue, including inequalities, market concentration, logistical challenges, economic and climate crises, and conflicts. At BASF Agricultural Solutions, we recognize that our responsibility extends beyond merely boosting productivity on farms. We are committed to ensuring that people have access to safe food, produced responsibly and efficiently throughout the value chain. By placing agriculture at the core of this transformation, we leverage innovation as a critical component. Our priority is to develop increasingly advanced technologies and solutions that enable farmers to produce high-quality food while minimizing losses in the field and beyond. I was inspired by the series "The Science Behind Your Salad," produced by the BASF global communication team. This series addresses food waste and explores innovative approaches to reduce these losses, including the development of new crops that can contribute to a more efficient and sustainable food supply. You can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/dJ9HPGM6 Through innovation and collaboration, we can ensure that every person, no matter where they are in the world, has access to one of the most fundamental human rights: food. As we celebrate this day, we reaffirm our commitment to the love of farming, the most significant job on Earth: caring for the planet and nourishing its people. #BASFInAgriculture #FoodSecurity #WorldFoodDay 

World Food Day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945 as a plea for international collaborations to help people in need and encourage the rehabilitation of fragile food systems. Every year, World Food Day serves as a reminder of the numerous risks to food security that many people confront, such as inflation, political unrest, and climate change. An increasing percentage of people worldwide are faced with extreme food insecurity and in 2020 there were over three billion individuals on the planet who could not afford nutritious food. The day also recognises the fundamental role that sustainable food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition.🌽🌽 There are still millions of hungry and malnourished people around the globe, despite advancements in agricultural technology. World Food Day encourages group action and raises awareness of these important concerns. The ultimate goal of World Food Day is to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger, ensuring a better and equitable future for all of Earth's citizens.🍅🍅 Imagine Source: BBC

🚨 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐢𝐧, 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞🐌 Snails are gaining global attention as a sustainable source of protein. Low in fat and rich in iron, calcium, and essential amino acids, they’re a healthy choice for eco-conscious consumers. 🆘 At YM HARVEST, we’re embracing this trend, combining traditional farming knowledge with modern techniques to deliver premium-quality snails. Let’s build a sustainable food future together❗

🌱 Resilience in Coffee Farming: Balancing Basic Needs and Economic Realities 🌍 Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the coffee sector, producing up to 80% of the world’s coffee. Understanding their real challenges is crucial for making coffee production sustainable and resilient against climate change. 🔍 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿  Janina Grabs of Esade highlights the need for resilience at local, national, and global levels. She defines resilience as a system’s ability to absorb disturbances, reorganize, and retain essential functions. Ensuring sustainable livelihoods for coffee farmers locally, supporting national GDP and rural development, and meeting global demand while preserving diversity are crucial. 🌳 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Christian Bunn of CIAT identifies climate change impacts on Arabica production, predicting negative effects in key regions. Adapting involves operational (days to weeks), tactical (seasonal), and strategic (decades-long) planning. Effective adaptation requires a top-down risk assessment followed by bottom-up, site-specific solutions that are economically and culturally acceptable. 🍽️ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴  Tina Beuchelt of Zentrum für Entwicklungsforschung / Center for Development Research (ZEF) emphasizes addressing food insecurity in coffee farming. Undernourishment is prevalent in many coffee-growing countries, impacting farmers' ability to invest in sustainability. The Food Security Standard (FSS) can complement existing certifications, ensuring that farmers can maintain food security while investing in sustainable practices. 💡 For more insights: 📚 Read our blog post: https://lnkd.in/gfCc5NHH 📽️ Watch the "It's Bean Too Hot" symposium: https://lnkd.in/eCjbAnEc #CoffeeFarming #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #SmallholderFarmers #FoodSecurity #ClimateAdaptation #HumanRights #CoffeeIndustry

#Nestlé Global food and beverage company Nestlé announced today that it has developed Star 4, a new high-yielding Arabica coffee variety aimed at mitigating the impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain, and enabling lower greenhouse gas emissions attributes from coffee farming. According to Nestlé, the new coffee variety is being launched as climate change threatens to reduce the area suitable for coffee growing, citing an IPCC study indicating that land suitable to grow Arabica coffee might be reduced by over 50% by 2050. https://lnkd.in/dDhQwTMp