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🌱 State of the Industry: Sustainable Food and Agriculture in 2024 🌱 Our comprehensive report delves into the 2024 landscape of sustainable food and agriculture, highlighting key trends, challenges, and opportunities. As the global market for sustainable food products is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2027, this report explores how innovative practices are driving growth and transforming the industry. Key insights include: - The rise of regenerative and precision agriculture - Growing consumer demand for plant-based and lab-grown proteins - Urban agriculture as a solution for space-constrained environments - Challenges in consumer affordability and scaling sustainable practices - The future of food is not just about production but also about sustainability, equity, and resilience. Read the report to understand how we can feed a growing global population while protecting our planet. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gkkAxd6S #Sustainability #FoodIndustry #Agriculture2024 #Innovation #EnvironmentalStewardship

𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 Small-scale farmers are the unsung heroes of our global food systems. By cultivating nutritious food while respecting nature, they not only nourish their communities but also safeguard the planet’s future. These farmers hold immense potential to lead the transformation of food systems toward sustainability. They already practice climate-smart agriculture, promote biodiversity, and contribute to local economies. Yet, they face numerous challenges, including limited access to markets, resources, and modern technologies. It’s time to amplify their voices and place them at the forefront of the global food systems transformation. Investing in their growth, providing access to sustainable practices, and supporting their innovations can pave the way for a healthier planet and resilient communities. Let’s celebrate and support small-scale farmers as the backbone of sustainable agriculture and food security.    

Sustainable Agriculture: Feeding the Future, Optimizing Resources! Calling all food system changemakers! As we strive to nourish a growing population, sustainable agriculture emerges as a powerful solution. It's about optimizing resources, enhancing the environment, and maintaining productivity, paving the way for a greener future. In our NEW video, Global Empowerment Leadership explores the exciting evolution of sustainable agriculture: Beyond organic: Discover integrated production systems that maximize efficiency and minimize waste. Profitability meets sustainability: Learn how organic and other farming methods can boost both your bottom line and the environment. Holistic approach to food security: Explore the critical balance between ecological health, economic viability, and social equity. Get inspired by the latest research and insights! Watch now and discover: Groundbreaking strategies for optimizing resource use in agriculture. Compelling evidence showing the profitability and environmental benefits of sustainable practices. Actionable steps you can take to contribute to a more sustainable food system. Join the movement! ➡️ Subscribe to Global Empowerment Leadership on YouTube: * Link 1: [https://lnkd.in/ewQYY64H) * Link 2: [https://lnkd.in/ewV9wBnK) ➡️ Explore more inspiring content: * LinkedIn Newsletter: [https://lnkd.in/eZCnbfe6) * GEL Shorts - Industrial Symbiosis: [https://lnkd.in/e7AE4rBy) * GEL Video - Inflation Reduction Act: [https://lnkd.in/eqZ9XEri) Together, let's cultivate a future where food security and sustainability thrive! #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSystems #GlobalEmpowermentLeadership #Empowerment #Action #Sustainability

Over the past two weeks, we’ve been diving deep into how we can shape a food system that is just, equitable, and sustainable. From exploring power dynamics in food production to amplifying Indigenous voices, the #ForumFoodSpotlight campaign has brought forward vital insights and perspectives. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of six key pieces: 🥘 Appetite for urgent change Forum’s Global Food System Transition Lead Geraldine Gilbert, explores what’s happening in global food systems—what’s going well and what's holding back deep transformation. https://lnkd.in/eDaT6zpD 📐 The green transition needs social frameworks Without robust social frameworks, agriculture's green transition may stall. Forum’s Principal - Regenerative Agriculture and Food, Duncan Williams shares his insights in BusinessGreen. https://lnkd.in/dMSUe6Y7 🔮 Exploring future food trajectories What will the global food transition look like with competing priorities of food security and sustainable nutrition? Our Future Food Trajectories toolkit offers a glimpse into the futures shaping these debates. https://lnkd.in/dQ79BnBT 🤝 Equity on the menu Siddhi Ashar, Forum’s Futures Centre Strategist, unpacks how power dynamics are influencing the future of food and why we need to reimagine them for a regenerative food system. https://lnkd.in/djnprqeC 👩🌾 Justice in regenerative agriculture How do we prioritise equity and justice alongside environmental metrics? Explore recommendations and next steps for creating ‘just practices’ in regenerative agriculture. https://lnkd.in/emQYGHQA 🌾 The frontline of Indigenous agriculture Featuring voices from Jerry Jondreau, Katy Bresette, Spring Alaska Schreiner, and Michael Kotutwa Johnson, this series highlights the vital role of Indigenous knowledge in shaping a just and regenerative future for food. https://lnkd.in/eextK6dG Dive into the conversation and explore how we can shape the food transition together. #ForumFoodSpotlight #SustainableFood #FoodSystems #RegenerativeAgriculture

🌱🐄 Sustainable and profitable: the dairy farmer’s challenge How can dairy farmers meet #environmental standards of the future while keeping their business operations viable? WUR provides support with the Cows & Opportunities project, which aims to establish sustainable and viable farms! “A unique aspect of this project is that farmers, public authorities, advisers and researchers work together constructively to find concrete solutions, to not only improve the situation for the environment but also for dairy farmers. And in doing so, we bring together the pieces of the puzzle", explains researcher Koos Verloop. Practical solutions that have been developed by this collaboration: ✔️ Smarter grazing while minimising nitrate leaching and protect groundwater. ✔️ Feeding the cows a specific amount of protein to ultimately reduce the amount of nitrogen emissions, without having to reduce the volume of milk. ✔️ Mowing the grass to reduce the protein content while keeping energy up by giving the cows maize or other food with lower protein and more energy. Thus by optimising cycles, lowering waste, and using tools like the 'KringloopWijzer', dairy farmers can produce sustainably while safeguarding profitability. 🌍 Read more about how these solutions work, other opportunities for fewer emissions, a more sustainable environment and social aspirations, and what challenges are here: https://lnkd.in/eznN84di #Sustainability #Innovation

Did you know that the least sustainable food producers are responsible for about 60-80% of the environmental impacts related to food production? 🌽 🌴 In this week's episode of Nature Breaking, WWF's Jason Clay breaks down all the ways that the global food trade is impacting nature, and explains a new initiative that could help make food production more sustainable. It's called Codex Planetarius, and it's a proposal to establish minimum global standards for the sustainability of any food that gets traded across a border. As Jason explains in this clip, there are plenty of reasons that some farmers produce food less sustainably than others -- including a lack of resources to invest in the latest technologies and a lack of access to training on sustainable farming solutions. Codex Planetarius would provide resources to help those farmers improve their approaches and would create an even playing field for all producers, big and small, to abide by the same standards. Full episode available here: https://lnkd.in/e9SYc2Zq

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 The term "sustainable development" is increasingly prevalent across various sectors, including food and electronics. But what does it really mean? Sustainable development is defined as "development that meets the present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In agriculture and food, sustainable growth requires utilizing natural resources in a way that regenerates their productive capacity while minimizing harmful ecosystem impacts. Since WWII, agriculture has seen dramatic changes due to new technologies, mechanization, increased chemical use, and government policies favoring maximum production and lower food prices. However, these advancements have come with significant environmental and social costs. Issues such as topsoil depletion, groundwater contamination, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, the decline of family farms, new health threats, economic concentration in food industries, and the disintegration of rural communities have emerged as consequences. Today, the movement for sustainable agriculture integrates three main goals: environmental health, economic profitability, and social equity. 𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘼𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙌𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Provide nutritious food without harming the environment, reducing the carbon footprint. 𝘈𝘥𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴: Manage adverse climatic changes and pests by involving all stakeholders. Strategies include planting hedgerows for natural pest control and using diverse crop blends to confuse pests. 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴: Use eco-friendly packaging alternatives to reduce environmental impact. 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘙𝘶𝘯𝘰𝘧𝘧: Implement water management practices to prevent harmful substance biomagnification in water bodies. 𝘌𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴: Support farmers in adopting sustainable practices to alleviate economic pressures and reduce pesticide reliance. 𝘚𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴: Ensure food safety and nutritional quality by minimizing or eliminating toxic residues, often through food cooperatives and a comprehensive food systems approach. Conclusion Sustainable development in agriculture and food systems is essential for meeting our current needs without compromising the future. By adopting sustainable practices, we can create a healthier, more equitable, and environmentally friendly food production system. #sustainability #agriculture #food #newchanges

ON UNDERSTANDING FOOD SYSTEMS Remember the story of the blind men and the elephant? Each blind man touching a different part of the elephant gave a unique, yet accurate, description of the creature. Seeking to understand sustainable food systems feels same; like trying to identify where different pieces of the puzzle fit. For each new article I read, conversation I engage in or data I unearth I am reminded that even though accurate, the information is but a piece of the larger puzzle. So with each new piece of information, I subconsciously ask: What part of the elephant am I touching now? What’s my frame of reference? It's often a humbling reminder that what I know is merely a fragment of a more complex whole. But if a sustainable or resilient food system will be achieved, it would not happen by chance. It can only be attained after a true and accurate picture of the whole system has been mapped. #foodsystems #sustainablefoodsystems #foodsystemdesign

Food security on small islands is NOT easy. With limited land and resources, ensuring enough food for everyone can seem impossible. But here’s how small islands can make it work: 1. Sustainable Farming Practices ↳ Use water smartly, rotate crops, and go organic ↳ Every small change strengthens food resilience. 2. Community Gardens & Urban Farms ↳ Turn empty spaces into food-growing areas. ↳ These aren’t just gardens—they’re hubs of connection. 3. Efficient Food Distribution ↳ Streamline logistics to cut waste and reach remote spots. ↳ Food grown locally should reach every table, fresh and fast. 4. Education on Sustainable Agriculture ↳ Empower communities with knowledge on farming and nutrition. ↳ When people know better, they grow better. 5. Government Support for Local Farmers ↳ Provide subsidies, training, and eco-friendly incentives ↳ Strong local farmers mean a stronger island. With these steps, small islands can create a sustainable food future that feeds everyone. What ideas do you have for making food security a reality on small islands? Let’s talk. Alisha Ally, Global Development Visionary.

How can we make sustainable farming more accessible to global communities?  Our mission has always been to revolutionize the global food supply with a fresh, grassroots approach that brings nutritious, sustainable food directly to communities. Today, we’re beyond thrilled to announce our expansion into Asia and Australia. 

Here’s what’s happening: → 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀: Instead of parachuting in, we’re joining forces with Future Ag and others on the ground who know the unique needs of each community. They bring local insights; we bring scalable solutions. → 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Shipping from the U.S. to Asia and Australia is costly and inefficient. Setting up a fabrication facility closer to these markets lets us reduce costs and deliver faster. → 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗢𝘄𝗻: Our vertical indoor growing systems are more than just innovative tech—they’re pathways to resilience. By bringing sustainable, nutritious food production directly into Asia-Pacific schools, community centers, and local farms, we’re enabling communities to cultivate their own fresh food. 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳 𝗱𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘆... The world doesn’t need more talk about sustainability. It needs action. This expansion is about taking the next step towards a global food system that works for everyone. How can we further collaborate globally to foster local food autonomy and sustainability? Drop a comment below! ____________________________________ 👋 Rick Langille, CEO Harvest Today 🔗 Follow for more real world insights and inspiration 🌱 Empowering communities to grow fresh, sustainable food #SustainableGrowth #LocalImpact #HarvestTodayExpansion