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Of course, it helps if you like chocolate, bananas or avocado but in all seriousness, https://www.viewson.ag/ is a fascinating insight into the business of agriculture and how whitepapers are evolving. #b2bmarketing #contentmarketing

*Sunday coffee* The supply chain straings. Since the 18th century as Malthus stablished, the world population (as human society) would overcome the natural food production.  In the possibility of the scenario are we capable of turnover this situation?  We have developed many technologies just in the last one hundred years! So lets take a closer look on it. We are living in the 'Ego-tech Society', the techs, the pics, the AI's, Mimimis, alexias, likes, shares and for so on... The real feeling of the breach its unvoidable. The colapse would happen on this generation ? This and many many other questions appear, whenever we are talking about supply chain, food chain indeed :) .  And this industry, would just be broken ("and will" some afirm), the humanity 'evolved' from hunters and gatherers to Sedentaries (Yohoo) when they sterted to notice that some animals were dissapering (extintion of communities , maybe ?); As so, it happened in lands all over the world and also with some fishermen's dispposal of live stock. Again humans 'evolved' and thankfully by many farmers and in the beggining of some scientific background, there was for too many years applying and studying foccused to provide community food, for the family, for the clans, for a whole city... A very interest name in the history of food production chain (for me) its a character called : Jethro Tull ( as same as the band), Because this person ( Jethro Tull) a century before Malthus had already started to study the scientific agronomy as a Pioneer to be specific. However I am not trying to say that Malthus work was inexpressive, actually I am saying that the work that started before > with Jethro in England< was 'more practical', in a way to produce more food in a delimited space, for example, or developing proceddures and new tecniques that was so called Plantation*, and with this start , we still trying to reach a mutually benefical food production, in a way that could also help humanity understand the exactly synergies in every different environment for a bigger production and with better quality. Demand and Supply, two simple worlds, I mean: words.  How to read them !? #Supplychain #Behavior #Food #production #Social #Meioambiente #Nature #Humanity #Alimento #Malthus #Solutions #SundayCoffee ( #Justifying * #Plantation , also reffered as a statement of practices and rules to improve plant quality, planting techniques and the enhancement of seeds by chemical and fisical processes as breeding, trimming, adding composts and\or chemical supplies as resources, this Plantation practice crossed the oceans, and had a horrible past alligned with the Mercantilistic Slavery due more over 3 centuries...) Authot Johab F.M. dos Santos 15\06\2024

Espresso Coffee: The Science of Quality By Andrea Illy (Editor), Rinantonio Viani (Editor) Thank you so much for the gift @coffeeblueprint @blueprintcoffeeroasters – Written by leading coffee technology specialists in consultation with some of the world’s biggest coffee manufacturers, the second edition of the successful Espresso Coffee will once again comprehensively cover the current status of the chemistry and technology of espresso coffee. It comprehensively covers topics such as agronomy, green coffee processing, roasting/grinding, packaging, percolating and decaffeination techniques. It provides a comprehensive resource for those interested in the fundamental notions of coffee quality; with a point of reference given in the form of a detailed bibliography to provide direction to the wider literature. Chapters Include: Quality of espresso coffee; The plant; The raw bean; Roasting; Grinding; Packaging; Percolation; The cup; Physiology … https://lnkd.in/egchkQFx …. https://lnkd.in/e6MfUxNE

Pretty compelling scientific study conducted in Europe that demonstrates how fluctuating weather patterns associated with climate change poses a significant threat to European hops, impacting their growth and quality. “The researchers outlined that Europe will experience a drop of 4-18% in traditional aroma hops yields by 2050, plus a 20-31% fall in alpha acids.” As climate change continues to pose threats to the agricultural world, it's crucial to emphasize the importance of how sustainable hop breeding, natural resource management, and regenerative farming can influence & secure a thriving future for this essential ingredient in the brewing industry. https://lnkd.in/gjFaaSGq

UF/IFAS Research: On the Verge of Developing a Domestic Industry for One of the World’s Most Valuable Spices https://lnkd.in/gH5_hX7d Vanilla takes the crown as the second most valuable spice (after saffron) and the world’s most popular flavor among consumers. Now, University of Florida researchers in Homestead are on the verge of developing a domestic vanilla industry, [...]

🌀 The Science Behind Weather's Impact on Agriculture Natural disasters like hurricanes pose significant challenges to agriculture but also open doors for scientific inquiry. How can research help us understand and mitigate the impact of extreme weather on crop yields? 🍊 The Ongoing Battle Against Citrus Greening Disease HLB continues to plague citrus growers, particularly in Florida. This bacterial disease disrupts nutrient processing, impacts fruit maturation, and shortens tree life. It's a complex problem that requires a multi-disciplinary approach, from molecular biology to data analytics. Find more insights in this report from USDA: https://ow.ly/Eg0t50Q3gP6 For plant scientists and researchers, these are challenges and opportunities for great work. #PlantScience #AgriculturalResearch

While scoring our recently sown spring field trial, I caught up with one of my favorites, good old “Golden promise”. This classic spring 2-row barley variety from the 60’s known for its rich flavor was developed by the Miln-Marsters seed company through gamma ray mutation of another variety- Maythorpe. Of the many babies that came of this mutation, Golden promise was selected for its short, stiff straw that rendered it less prone to lodging and suitable for contemporary agronomic practice especially harvesting. This stature was the result of a mutation that induced a dwarfing gene. Although relatively small, its even grain conferred particular suitability for malting and together, these characteristics got it on the Scottish recommended list in 1968. By 1977, 70% of Scottish grown spring barley was Golden Promise hitting a peak production acreage of ~81,900 hectares in 1981 before its decline through the 80’s, to less than 2,000 hectares in the 90’s. Part of this decline was its susceptibility to common barley foliar pathogens like powdery mildew. At its peak, over 30,000 tons of certified seed were produced annually. In Scotland alone, the distilling industry turned ~400,000 metric tons of Golden Promise grain from this seed into whisky each year!! Like all good stories, Golden Promise’s performance is now so far behind modern varieties. Nonetheless, it continues to thrive particularly in the craft brewing sector due to its exceptional brewhouse performance and flavor profile. Golden Promise floor malts show a soft, sweet character suitable for the production of full-bodied cask- conditioned ales. The variety is also frequently used in barley genetic research owing to its relatively easy genetic transformation and recently, a fully sequenced genome. Classics like Golden promise could harbor useful variation for the road to greener whisky. 🙂

Nope, it's not a Squeegee! 🙅♂️ It's a custom-made spatula! 🍳😂 Can we scale up whole meat cuts? Not yet! 🥩 Tech isn't ready for that meaty challenge! What's the price tag on this meaty masterpiece? NO ONE KNOWS!! What's the timeline for making whole cuts at scale? NO ONE KNOWS!! Joe Fassler and Matt Reynolds Very interesting insider look in this WIRED article Find out here: https://lnkd.in/gb3fnwAR 📰🤑 #MeatTech #SpatulaSquad #cellularagriculture

🍻 Happy International Beer Day! 🍻 Did you know that genomics helps identify hop varieties better suited for BC's unique climate? 🌱🌞 This exciting development could expand the 'Made in BC' craft beer market! 🍃🍺 Using genomics, biologists have begun to develop a “platform” that identifies and marks desirable traits, then follows those markers through successive plants using DNA testing. The hops project is one of eight initiatives chosen for funding through the joint $1.84 million genomic innovation program by Genome B.C. and the Investment Agriculture Federation of BC, focused on regenerative agriculture, food, and fisheries. David Charest, Research and Innovation manager with Genome B.C., notes that the program hopes to shortcut that using genomics, aiming to establish new hops varieties in a faster timeframe. Check out The Vancouver Sun article, "Could B.C. hops growers mirror wine industry success?" to learn more about how genomics drives innovation in the hops industry and fosters a thriving craft beer community in British Columbia. 🌟🍻 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gyGv3Tap #InternationalBeerDay #Genomics #AgTech #Innovation #CraftBeer #MadeinBC #SustainableAgriculture

** Structure and funding** Being in Cape Town and being face to face with the demise of Woody's Consumer Brands, it was interesting that the next chapter I had to revise of my book on the history of curing deals with the heart of the issue namely funding, skill and structure. Two things are abundantly clear 1) Structure is essential to fund growth 2) If management fails, funding should stop, otherwise you will fund failure which will result in unimaginable losses. The Danish model that I discuss in this chapter drives a combination of funding and skill and is predicated upon funding success, not failure. Success will always find the right funding. The skill I refer to is the collective skill of the executive and not only meat science. Marketing, procurement, etc are as important as meat science.