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New Innovation Forum podcast – Regenerative agriculture’s growing potential. Rejane Souza, senior vice-president for global innovation, at Norway-based fertiliser company Yara International, talks with me about how to get to grips with regenerative agriculture. We discuss the value chain that can enable technology and innovation, and the importance of taking a farmer-centric approach.   Plus: incoming sustainability reporting standards for EU businesses; new study suggests the realistic potential of soil carbon sequestration practices; UK government to grant new licences for oil and gas exploration; and, climate change causing more cholera outbreaks, in the news digest.

For those of you tracking #ESG issues. This podcast contained some great examples of carbon impacts and the difficulty in measuring and reporting on them. It was very cool to hear the CEO of Nestle talk about "scope 2 emissions"--this is not just stuff for the accountants! #accelerateinnovation

🌱 Growers across the country are taking action to achieve Australia's net-zero goals. And Antony Yousefian, Partner, The First Thirty has a message for all corporates: “If you’re a corporate and you do not have these growers in your supply chain, get them in. If you want to have a competitive advantage, get these growers in now." In this evokeAG podcast episode, Antony sat down with Tegan Nock, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Loam Bio, and our contributor Jayne Cuddihy, to discuss not only how a systems-based strategy could change the marketplace for carbon, but how a global approach could work. Listen here 🎧 https://bit.ly/4btZpiK

How crucial is it for businesses to integrate sustainability practices into their operations? Nikki Cossio, Kyle Cosgrove, and Gabe Worthington discuss why sustainability has become imperative in the fresh produce industry, emerging regulations, increasing buyer demands, sustainability metrics, and more on the International Fresh Produce Association's Fresh Takes on Tech podcast. Listen to the full episode now.

Talking dirt, Regenerate or die was the message on this podcast from AgriFutures evokeAG. Earlier this year while at Evoke Ag conference. Antony Yousefian sat down with Tegan Nock Nock, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer Loam Bio with podcast host Jayne Cuddihy to discuss not only how a systems-based strategy could change the marketplace for carbon, but how a global approach could work. There are growers around the world who are already driving improvements in soil health and working with nature, and improving carbon sequestration in soils. In the podcast, Antony Yousefian has a message for all corporates: “If you’re a corporate and you do not have these growers in your supply chain, get them in. If you want to have a competitive advantage, get these growers in now." Listen here 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eTbCe3Qy

SUBJECT LINE: Business of Ag Podcast: Focusing on farming as a lifestyle is a mistake without focusing on farming as a business. Farmers are all entrepreneurs running businesses with assets worth hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars. But many of them haven’t adopted the entrepreneur mindset. Their primary focus is on reducing costs rather than on finding ways to utilize their assets to boost income. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, host Damian Mason chats with Evan Shout, CFO of Saskatchewan’s HGV (Farms) and founder of FarmerCoach about how farmers can improve the the business side of their farming operations. Shout sums up his approach, “If you are primarily farming for the lifestyle it makes a crappy business but if you primarily farm as a business, it makes a great lifestyle.” Here is the link: The show also has a YouTube Channel https://lnkd.in/eAuXmxJj   

Highlights include: -Legislation updates from the European Commission and European Parliament. -Growth in Petcore working groups to tackle wider PET market issues. -Textiles recycling. -Depolymerisation technology. -Tray to tray market developments

🌱 Exciting new podcast episode alert! 🍓 Join us as Marta Baptista, Global Director of Strategic Research and Technology Adoption at Driscoll's, takes us on a journey through their core sustainability commitments and climate-smart strategies. At Driscoll's, it's all about "more berries, less resources," and this episode uncovers the specifics of their global priorities. They're on a mission to achieve a remarkable 30% increase in water use efficiency, measured in liters of water per kilogram of fruit. 🚿🍇 In this enlightening episode, you'll gain insights into: 🌍 Driscoll's primary sustainability commitments. 🚰 Their innovative plans to boost water use efficiency. 🌾 The role of pesticides in their sustainability goals. 🌱 Their ambitious aim to become net neutral by 2030. 🌏 How they address regional variations in their practices. 🌦️ The synergy between climate-smart agriculture and Driscoll's initiatives. 🏞️ The importance of taking it one step at a time towards a greener future. Don't miss out on this informative discussion. Get inspired by Driscoll's journey towards a more sustainable future! 🌿🌎 #Sustainability #climatesmartagriculture #agtech #sustainableagriculture Marta Baptista Driscoll's International Fresh Produce Association

*tap* *tap* Is this thing on? 🎙 'Insetting' is now more than just a carbon buzzword; it is a concept that is creating real opportunities for organizations worldwide to take immediate action in their supply chain. Dive into the podcast to learn more. 👇

New Innovation Forum podcast – Reality check: food sector regulation and the regen agri transition. This week: Lisa Spicka de Bevacqua (she/her), global director of sustainability consulting at auditor and certifiers NSF, talks with me about the trends in sustainability regulation in Europe and beyond. We discuss challenges in reporting and taking action, and how the impact differs for larger companies and SMEs.   Plus: Michael Shoemaker, CEO of farm data analysts Vayda talks with me about the ever-increasing importance of regenerative agriculture and what's driving this transition. Mike discusses the trend of over-focussing on carbon and how to appropriately put regenerative farming into practice.   And, Waitrose & Partners to support 2,000 UK farmers to adopt regenerative and low carbon farming practices; renewables account for 30% of global electricity generation in 2023; and, the The Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) says Verra's updated Verified Carbon Standard means the high-integrity Core Carbon Principles, in the news digest.