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Discover how Namibia’s Green Scheme Projects hold the key to transforming its agricultural landscape, fostering self-sufficiency, and igniting economic growth. In a land marked by breathtaking landscapes and resilient communities, Namibia’s agricultural aspirations stand at a crossroads. As the nation strives for self-sufficiency and economic prosperity, the Green Scheme Projects emerge as a beacon of hope, offering a path towards sustainable development and food security. Read the full article 👇👇 https://lnkd.in/daY9RMX5

Exploring the essence of sustainable agriculture in Australia 🌾💡 It's more than just farming; it's a delicate balance between boosting food production and preserving our environment. From utilising local resources to minimising water usage, sustainable practices pave the way for a healthier, more resilient agricultural sector. Why does it matter? With a growing population, sustainable agriculture becomes crucial for ensuring food security while safeguarding our natural resources. By embracing sustainability, we not only protect the environment but also foster economic stability and social equity. Together, let's create a future where abundance thrives hand in hand with environmental stewardship. #SustainableAgriculture #AustralianFarming

Exciting news in the realm of sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation! 🌱 The Global Environment Facility (GEF) has recently given the green light to 48 FAO-led projects, totaling $2.9 billion, aimed at fostering a sustainable agrifood systems transformation. These initiatives, benefiting 4.2 million people across five regions globally, will have a significant impact, including the restoration of over 474,000 hectares of land, improvement of practices on more than 24 million hectares of land and marine habitats, and mitigation of 133 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Led by FAO Deputy Director-General Maria Helena Semedo, these projects represent a pivotal step towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals while ensuring global food security and promoting resilient agriculture practices. 🌍 Key highlights include: 🌱 Three new FAO-led programs focusing on food systems, oceans, and ecosystem restoration. 🌊 The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP) aims to transform agrifood systems sustainably across 32 countries. 🐟 The Clean and Healthy Ocean Integrated Program targets reducing land-based ocean pollution in nine Large Marine Ecosystems. 💧 The Central Asia Water and Land Nexus Program seeks to enhance water security and improve rural livelihoods in critical river basins. Moreover, FAO will support individual projects focusing on biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and sustainable land and water management in various countries. These initiatives underscore FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability and inclusive development. Join us in our journey towards a greener, more resilient future for agriculture and the planet! 🌎 Additionally, Treesury, a groundbreaking agri-food ecosystem hub, is dedicated to supporting initiatives like these. Through innovative, regulated tokenized securities compliant with blockchain-powered secondary markets, Treesury seamlessly connects farmers with investors, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and liquidity. Our platform democratizes access to large-scale agricultural ventures, offering opportunities for stable, long-term passive income. With comprehensive fundraising support and operational assistance, Treesury empowers both farmers and investors to contribute to sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. 🌿💰 #Sustainability #Agriculture #Environment #GlobalDevelopment #FAO #GEF #FoodSecurity #ClimateAction #treesury Sources are in the comments:

🌱🚜 What everyone should know about sustainability💰 🌍 Sustainability is no longer just about environmental safety - it's a three-pillar framework that encompasses economic, environmental, and social aspects. My recent experience in Brazil revealed the importance of bridging the gap in society and educating about sustainability in agribusiness. While there is a growing openness among farmers towards sustainable agriculture ( ➡️check my last video -The truth behind the Brazilian agriculture famers👨🌾🌽🚜🐮) there remains much work to be done in Brazil and worldwide to further advance this crucial approach. The focus is on finding a balance that integrates all pillars and creates a sustainable plan for future generations. Communication is key in facilitating dialogue and understanding among diverse stakeholders. Let's work towards a harmonious coexistence of business and environmental responsibility! #sustainability #agribusiness #environmentalresponsibility #regenerativeagriculture

In a few recent discussions about New Zealand's agricultural industry, I've been exploring ideas on how we can reward current and future farmers for their environmentally positive actions on the farm. One concept that keeps coming to mind is accounting for the natural capital of a farm and leveraging it to promote better farm management practices and the preservation or restoration of natural ecosystems. Natural capital, in short, encompasses the vegetation, soil, water, and native ecosystems within a specific land holding. If farmers are able to account for the ecosystem assets within their system, they could be rewarded for nature-positive actions (on top of the production benefits) and sharing the cost-burden of maintaining or improving natural ecosystems on their farms. To make this concept a reality, we would need to establish an accounting system for natural capital which is standardised & quantifiable assessments of the physical state of environmental assets including soils, native vegetation and wildlife, waterways and downstream effects on ocean ecosystems. These measures of environmental conditions could then help us determine whether actions are improving or degrading natural capital of a farm or group of farms, which could help guide investment in sustainable land management practices into the future. The accounting for the natural capital of a farm would enable landowners, policy makers, investors and customers to link the condition of environmental assets with economic decision making. The result could include more favourable loan terms with banks and greater access to investment for projects supporting sustainable land management or land use change. I may be barking up the wrong tree here but future access to international markets and premium brands, if not already, will require environmental and sustainability reporting. This requirement is likely to increase. Accounting for natural capital at the farm scale will become increasingly crucial to correlate environmental outcomes with productivity and financial performance while demonstrating environmental responsibility. However, the tools needed to measure and report the current status and long-term trends of natural capital on a farm are lacking in New Zealand. This isn't a new idea but it is a system that I think could be very beneficial for our agricultural industry and the natural environment. Instead of using regulation to achieve outcomes, this could be a carrot that farmers are encouraged to opt in to. #SustainableFarming #naturalcapital

Navigating the soaring costs of feeds in Kenya can be challenging, but there's a game-changing solution on the horizon: black soldier fly larvae. Compared to conventional options like fish meal and soy, utilizing black soldier fly larvae for feed production presents a more cost-effective alternative. Moreover, the use of black soldier fly larvae not only addresses financial concerns but also champions environmental sustainability. These larvae thrive on organic waste, effectively contributing to waste management and the overall cleanliness of our environment.At Organic Agriculture Solutions Ltd, we specialize in empowering individuals and businesses with the knowledge and resources needed to integrate black soldier fly larvae into their feed production processes. We offer comprehensive training and ongoing technical support to assist you in setting up and optimizing black soldier fly larvae rearing facilities. To take advantage of these transformative services and embark on a journey towards cost reduction and environmental stewardship, please don't hesitate to contact us at +254714381414. Let's pave the way for a more sustainable and economically viable future together.

Exciting news on the sustainability front! The Government of Canada has announced a groundbreaking economic incentive aimed at reducing methane emissions from beef cattle, marking a significant stride towards a greener and more environmentally conscious future. Key Highlights: Environmental Stewardship 🌍🌿: The initiative underscores Canada's commitment to environmental stewardship by addressing methane emissions, a key contributor to climate change. Economic Incentives for Change 💰🌱: The introduction of economic incentives showcases a proactive approach, encouraging stakeholders in the beef cattle industry to adopt sustainable practices while fostering economic growth. Collaborative Sustainability Efforts 🤝🌏: This announcement emphasizes the collaborative efforts between the government and the agricultural sector, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future. At RetailForce Solutions, we applaud such impactful measures towards sustainability. As a committed partner to businesses navigating regulatory landscapes, we stay attuned to industry trends and governmental initiatives that shape the future. Let's work together towards a greener, more sustainable tomorrow! 🍁🌐🌿 #retailforcesolutions #sustainabilitynews #governmentinitiatives #environmentalstewardship #economicincentives #collaborativesustainability #climateaction #greeneconomy #canadianbusiness #sustainablefuture 🚀💼🌎

Water sustainability is crucial as global demands rise with population growth and environmental pressures. The SSEA Hub, along with innovators, hosted a side event at the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia to tackle this pressing issue. This side event focused on promoting sustainable irrigation technologies and their adoption among smallholder farmers in South and Southeast Asia. #SSEA innovators – Claro Energy, Komodo Water, and MimosaTEK – shared their experiences, successes, and challenges in fostering the adoption of their water technologies among smallholder farmers. Through concrete examples, they demonstrated how they navigated policy hurdles to accomplish their objectives. Discover more about our efforts to accelerate agricultural water innovations in the region 👉 https://lnkd.in/e3eu9nkm

✅In line with WAJ call for a Global Ban on Factory Farming led by CIWF, Plant-Based diets are promoted for sustainability to 'save resources', with 'Strong economic incentives' to be adopted 'for food industry and consumers'. A key evolution in the new Sustainable Developement Report! 👉 Read the 2024 Sustainable Developement Report here: https://lnkd.in/dxicmn4i "Currently, 38% of total cropland and 30% of water for agriculture is used for animal feed, so limiting protein consumption to recommended levels and increasing the share of proteins derived from plants saves resources. Many countries have taken the opportunity of renewing their Dietary Guidelines to promote healthy and sustainable diets, including Brazil, Germany, and Sweden. This effort must be pursued in other countries and accompanied by strong economic incentives for the food industry and consumers." ❌ Despite this way forward, "animals" are only referred to as "animal stocks", "animal products" or "animal-based products". Still a hard work to do before animals to be protected for themselves in view of this reifying approach... ❓ Discover why WAJ asks to end Factory-Farming Zoocide as a priority to End Animal Crimes here: https://lnkd.in/d5NyUPvc ➡Support CIWF call to End.it in signing here! https://ciwf.end.it/sign/ #PlantProteins #SustainableDevelopment #BanFactoryFarming #CIWF #Endit #EndAnimalCrimes #WorldAnimalJustice

The Australian beef industry is committed to the pursuit of non-invasive replacements for surgical procedures. Until those are available, the industry aspires to 100% use of pain relief for these procedures by 2030 - Australian Beef Sustainability Framework Annual Update 2024. Read more here https://lnkd.in/ggv6F8fF, to discover how Better Choices is helping the beef industry on its pain mitigation journey.