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🌳 Ruben Jorge is the manager of Carvalhal, a 52-hectare agroforestry system located in Portugal. Since 2021, he’s been on a mission to regenerate the farm. Ruben aims to diversify farming and forestry land while implementing responsible stewardship that nurtures economic, environmental and societal benefits. And to top it off, he's on track for success… From increased happiness in his job to a 1.5% increase in organic matter, he’s already noticed several benefits from starting the transition to regenerative agriculture. ⚡️ ➡️ To find out more about Ruben’s motivations, observations and challenges, follow the link below to read our latest case study.

Have you heard about Climate Farmers? Their innovative approach to farming is reshaping the agricultural landscape, focusing on sustainability, soil health, and ecosystem resilience. Their commitment to regenerative practices serves as a beacon of hope for farmers worldwide. At Sundance Farm & Ranch, we're inspired by Climate Farmers' dedication to restoring balance to the land. While we may be thousands of miles apart, our shared values unite us in the pursuit of a healthier, more sustainable future. Check out Climate Farmers' latest post for a glimpse into the future of farming. Together, let's support initiatives like Climate Farmers and work towards a more regenerative and resilient food system. 🌿🐄 #Sustainability #RegenerativeFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #FarmLife #FarmToTable #SustainableFoodSystems #SupportLocal

WM Nexus Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry & Food – Round Table Discussion On Wednesday, in London, we are looking forward to the second leg of our Round Table Series on Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry & Food with Stavros Koutsantonis, CFA of Conservation Resources, Steve Jarrott of Warakirri Asset Management and Peter Jäderberg and Lydia Weitzel Imedio of JC Impact Investing (Jäderberg & Cie. Group). At our Round Table Discussion, we are bringing together private investors, family offices, impact investment specialists and fund managers to talk about the current opportunities and reasons for investing in sustainable agriculture, forestry & food, including:   • Increasing demand caused by population growth and socio-economic factors • Affects of climate change on current and future capabilities • The global marketplace and the affect of inflation on returns WM Nexus round table discussions are for an exclusive guest list of UHNWs, Family Offices, Wealth Managers & Family Office Advisors. For more information, please message us. #sustainableforestry #sustainablefood #sustainableagriculture #impactinvesting #familyoffices #privatewealth

Ruben Jorge is the manager of Carvalhal, a 52-hectare agroforestry system in Portugal. Since 2021, he’s been on a mission to regenerate his land. 🌳 Ruben aims to diversify farming and forestry while accelerating economic, ecological and societal value. And to top it off, he’s on track for success… From increased happiness in his job to a 1.5% increase in organic matter and a 25% reduction in water usage, he’s already noticed several benefits. ⚡️ ➡️ To learn more about Ruben’s journey to regenerative agriculture, head to the link in the comments to read our latest case study.

At the #45thAMAF meeting, Grow Asia was honored to be recognized for our work in the implementation of the Strategic Plan for ASEAN Cooperation in Food Agriculture and Forestry 2016-2025. Datuk Seri Haji Mohamad Bin Sabu, Chair of ASEAN Ministers on Agriculture and Forestry (AMAF) and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Malaysia said "The untapped investments in the agrifood sector are critical for the region. I encourage all the ASEAN Member States to coordinate and work with Grow Asia". Read the full statement by the ASEAN Secretariat here ➤ lnkd.in/g6kDkeQQ. Looking ahead, Grow Asia stands ready to support the AMAF priorities under the Lao PDR Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2024, with a keen focus on establishing harmonized standards for decarbonization. We will bring our experience in developing the ASEAN RAI to support the action plan on sustainable agriculture, Agriculture standards for Carbon Net Neutrality, and Post-2025 Strategic Plan for ASEAN Cooperation in Food, Agriculture and Forestry. In line with this, we have launched the #GrowBeyond Public-Private Impact Fund which aims to leverage up to USD 1bn of climate finance for Southeast Asia’s rural businesses through a unique blended loan facility. Learn more here ➤ lnkd.in/gMQDrDPi #ASEAN | #ASEANGoals | #Decarbonisation | #ClimateFinance

Last month, CDP and Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) released new data on how global companies are tackling deforestation in their supply chains. Companies that produce or source agricultural or forestry commodities must eliminate deforestation and conversion of other ecosystems from their supply chains to meet near-term climate and nature targets as well as comply with emerging regulatory requirements. CDP’s forests questionnaire has been tracking companies’ progress toward eliminating commodity-driven deforestation for over a decade. In 2023, CDP introduced new indicators developed in partnership with the Accountability Framework initiative (AFi) to facilitate clearer disclosure of performance and progress towards deforestation and conversion-free (DCF) supply chains.  Our alignment ensures that CDP disclosure serves as a one-stop shop for understanding and disclosing against the relevant market and regulatory demands, supporting organizations on their path to compliance. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e3MhuGR9 

♻️ With the aim of selecting the best technological solution to implement a monitoring system of sustainability indicators at national level in Argentina, which will allow a group of 380 agricultural, livestock and forestry producers to certify their products under triple impact standards, we invite you to submit your sustainable and innovative proposal. This project is part of the European Commission´s AL-INVEST Verde Programme. 📢 The call is aimed at technology-based enterprises, consultants and climate management solutions providers, focused on sustainability in the agricultural sector through the application of measurement and monitoring technologies. The selection of the winning proposal will be carried out jointly with the Argentinean Rural Society (SRA) and the Argentinean Association of Direct Sowing Producers (Aapresid). 🔗 More information: https://lnkd.in/dW5hm6Mu Sociedad Rural Argentina

🤔 What does #ResponsibleInvesting in agriculture truly mean in practice? As part of this year's "Voices from the Field" series for the Grow Asia Investment Forum, we posed this question to smallholder farmers in our network. As always, their responses were insightful. Watch this short video to hear what they said ➤ lnkd.in/gGarmBEg Southeast Asia is poised for a dramatic shift in the food, agriculture, and forestry sectors with an estimated US$205 billion per year in untapped sustainable investment opportunities. Are you ready to be part of the shift towards #ResponsibleInvesting? Learn more here ⬇️ about how to participate in our #GrowRight program that is driving the adoption of responsible agricultural investment practices in Southeast Asia ➤ lnkd.in/gEi_R25b #GrowTogether

🤔 What does #ResponsibleInvesting in agriculture truly mean in practice? As part of this year's "Voices from the Field" series for the Grow Asia Investment Forum, we posed this question to smallholder farmers in our network. As always, their responses were insightful. Watch this short video to hear what they said ➤ lnkd.in/gGarmBEg Southeast Asia is poised for a dramatic shift in the food, agriculture, and forestry sectors with an estimated US$205 billion per year in untapped sustainable investment opportunities. Are you ready to be part of the shift towards #ResponsibleInvesting? Learn more here ⬇️ about how to participate in our #GrowRight program that is driving the adoption of responsible agricultural investment practices in Southeast Asia ➤ lnkd.in/gEi_R25b #GrowTogether

Did you know that there is between $20 and $40 billion...yes, that is with a "B", in the Inflation Reduction Act appropriated to agriculture, forestry and conservation? Did you know that there are tax credits attributable to renewable fuels manufacturing that can also be passed along to farmers? The question that really needs to be asked...Do you know the policies and programs that your operation might be eligible to participate? In the latest episode of Vision Tech Perspectives, Doug and Dave discuss some of the opportunities for agribusinesses, farmers and ranchers to take advantage of cost share on implementing new technologies, services and practices on their operations or premiums on the products/crops that they produce. Listen in and hear more on possible opportunities for your operation. https://lnkd.in/gDREGJE2