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🌱 Lighthouse Farm network: knowledge for sustainable agriculture   “𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦. 𝘐 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴: 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩-𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘺𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯,” says Marc Gijsbers, Lighthouse Farm Academy participant and Senior Associate at WBCSD.   Discover how Lighthouse Farms empower decision-makers to meet complex agricultural demands and drive sustainability. 🌍   Read Marc’s story and more: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJJ6n3Ee

Reap is a resource to diversify farm income, to empower and educate farmers. For people outside of farming - maybe you are wondering what the link is between farmers and environmental impact. So here is a short introduction. -------------------------------------------- 🐝 Reap is an tech product to increase transparency in the agrifood supply chain We provide an innovative resource for agri-food adjacent businesses across the UK & Europe. Formerly known as Farming Carbon 🌾 We have a free to access marketplace specifically for environmental impact on farms. We work to develop ways to empower and educate farmers to increase their access to opportunity. 🗓️ We post about sustainable farming, including insight on why this is relevant to society in a more general way. 📈 Follow for farm & food focused conversations

"Do we need a better agricultural system to feed the world? The answer is yes." Food is responsible for a third of all global emissions, but Regenerative Agriculture offers a way of reducing emissions from our food system at the same time as regenerating ecosystems and removing carbon 🥕 The challenge for Regenerative Agriculture is one of scale – can it produce enough food for our growing population? Patrick Holden and Adele Jones from Sustainable Food Trust, Julie Greene from Olam Agri, and Alexander Gillett from HowGood all work at the forefront of the agricultural transition - and collaborate through the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force 🌱 To learn more about their insights into this growing movement, watch the brand new tentpole film on our Regenerative Agriculture Hub (link in the comments 👇)

This weekend in the Future of Farming tent at the Three Counties Show Thomas Slattery, Technical Marketing Manager at UK Agri-Tech Centre, chaired a lively discussion on soil health, exploring what farmers can do and why it’s important for farm businesses as well as the environment 🌍 👉Niles Corfield, Regenerative Farming Advisor & Trainer, delivered a fascinating presentation on the Weatherproof Farm. He highlighted examples and data from across the UK, showing how building soil health can address systemic weaknesses in grazing operations. This topic was especially relevant given the current weather conditions. 👉Tim Hassell, Farming and Food Manager at Madresfield Estate shared his experiences four years into transitioning to a regenerative farming system. He has been instrumental in creating a local food brand, developing sustainable practices such as pasture-fed beef and lamb production, and forming innovative partnerships like brewing beer with The Hop Shed. This journey emphasises the importance of taking gradual, place-based steps towards building soil and ecosystem health. 👉Arran Redman, Soils and Natural Resources Advisor with Innovation for Agriculture and the Royal Agricultural Society of England brought valuable insights from his extensive experience. His insights on the importance of knowledge exchange, such as soil workshops and farm walks, for farmers were invaluable. Particularly in discussing projects like Farm Net Zero in Cornwall. His expertise lies in demonstrating the vital role of livestock in soil regeneration and the importance of place-based knowledge exchange. A big thank you to all speakers for sharing their expertise and inspiring us all to prioritize soil health for a more sustainable future! 📧If you want to discuss soil health, email us at: [email protected] #FutureofFarming #connect #inspire #grow #adopt #resilientsystems #intelligentagriculture #acceleratingagritech #agritech #agribusiness #sustainability

What an inspiring day yesterday! Thank you Lucy Johnson from the Green Salon for inviting me to the Ark Organic Regenerative Farming Summit Ark Consultancy & Events. Here are my somewhat raw thoughts 15 hours later: 🐄 Animals & Carbon: For plant based only folks, farming animals can positively impact arable farming systems by increasing soil carbon content with good management. Beware of very simple Carbon Balances 🌍 Organic alone won't hack it: Organic farming doesn't necessarily correlate with increase in soil organic matter; regenerative management targets long term soil health & fertility. 🌡 Measure to learn not to measure: We need to measure the right proxies for soil health and fertility and understand & transparently disclose trade offs in the climate-nature-food nexus. 🤝 Value Chain and Take Off: Without a strong take off strategy and interested value chain buyers regenerative food system transformation could fail at the farm gate. Thank you Andy from Wildfarmed for sharing your thoughts on creating new partnerships with the High Street. 👨🌾 👩🌾 Peer to Peer: Farmers like to learn from farmers and technical knowledge and innovation is happening this way. This is a huge assets especially in the widely connected world we live in that is available to farmers globally. Lets use it Fredrik Galtung - 🕊 On 'Regenerative (who is the holiest?). Loved the mindset around this yesterday and the generosity in spirit I noticed among farmers. Let's welcome everyone to the popular regenerative party. We're all on this together! #Inspiration #Farming #RegenerativeAg #FoodSystemTransformation

Exciting times in the world of agriculture! 🌾At K-State Regen-Ag, we are reaching out to companies and connecting with local farm owners, advocating for the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. We came across this incredible initiative from Bayer, and it resonates with our commitment to a sustainable future because we are dedicated in order to bring on farming and creating sustainable land! The collaboration with Mars Petcare U.S. is a step towards positive change, with $10M dedicated to transforming farming practices on 200K acres. Let's continue to champion regenerative agriculture and make a lasting impact! Regenerative agriculture is essential now for its ability to address soil degradation, climate change, and biodiversity loss. By prioritizing soil health, carbon sequestration, and water conservation, regenerative practices offer a sustainable solution that aligns with consumer demand and ensures the long-term economic viability of farming. As the world grapples with environmental challenges and a need for more resilient food production, regenerative agriculture emerges as a vital and timely approach. #RegenerativeFarming #SustainableAg #KStateRegenAg"

'Farm of the Future' 🐄 Northern Irish Farmers Join M&S Initiative for Net Zero Goal. The initiative seeks collaboration with suppliers, industry, and farmers. Aligning with M&S's Plan A roadmap for achieving net zero by 2040. In partnership with Harper Adams University's School of Sustainable Food and Farming… Goals include 👇 - Rapid decarbonisation - Maximising wildlife - Habitat creation - Identifying areas for system change While maintaining high-quality food production. The 'Farm of the Future' initiative will involve innovative approaches on seven M&S Select Farms. With findings shared across the supply base and wider industry to drive real change. Do we expect more collaborative approaches to sustainable goals this year? https://lnkd.in/ePEku6Sp

"Do we need a better agricultural system to feed the world? The answer is yes." 🌍 🚜 Our Duna team had been working on a new documentary for RE:TV that explores the importance of transitioning to regenerative farming.  🥕 This shift is crucial for transforming food production from a major carbon emitter into a powerful carbon sink. The documentary also examines how we can scale regenerative farming globally. 🌱 With food contributing to a third of global emissions, regenerative agriculture offers a path to lower emissions, restore ecosystems, and capture carbon. 📊 The big question: Can regenerative farming scale up to meet the needs of a growing population? We hear from the people and organisations who are leading this change — Patrick Holden and Adele Jones from Sustainable Food Trust, Julie Greene from Olam Agri, and Alexander Gillett from HowGood, all who are working through the Sustainable Markets Initiative's Agribusiness Task Force. Discover their perspectives and insights in this new tentpole film on the Regenerative Agriculture Hub 👉 https://lnkd.in/eWg5eSsX It's been a pleasure working with Atomized Studios, and the incredible series producer Bracken Hollings on this one, and hopefully some more in the future! #regenerativeagriculture #farming #foodproduction

I enjoyed writing about regenerative farming in this feature: https://lnkd.in/eX6p4XGY I'm so grateful for the privilege of writing about things that fascinate me. Please contact me for federal contract communications projects. I would love to highlight your project or program!"  #regenerativefarming