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It is a critical time for our planet as the population is growing, and it is becoming increasingly complex to meet the world’s food demands without completely depleting our resources. It is time to break through our current approach to agriculture and find more sustainable food production methods. On SeeChange Initiative Session Day 2, my co-panelists Jullian Portilla, Lejiy Gafour, and Clair Purcell and I will be discussing “A Shared Vision For A Sustainable Food System.” During this conversation, we’ll tackle: ➡️How regenerative agriculture and cellular agriculture can contribute to a more sustainable approach to food production. ➡️How the conventional and alternative-meat industries need not be at odds with one another. Omeat’s unique approach is positioned to work in tandem with conventional agriculture, providing a collective bridge to a more sustainable future for supplying meat. ➡️How we need to work together to make our shared vision of sustainable food a reality. I’m looking forward to joining my co-panelists at Hula on Thursday, September 14th, for this necessary and impactful conversation. 

In this new blog post, learn about Dr. Sara Place's role as a panelist at the Sustainable Agriculture Summit last week. Dr. Place uses her lens and expertise of the U.S. beef industry to help shape the understanding of beef sustainability for sustainability professionals from across the food industry and agriculture industry. Read more about her experience communicating scientific research as the leading feedlot and dairy scientist in the country:

Marcio Santos, CEO Brazil at Bayer | Crop Science is speaking on South America's role in global sustainability during the opening session of #WorldAgriTech South America next week. In preparation for this, he gave a short interview, sharing how Bayer supports farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices across South America, and gives an update on how its innovation & collaboration strategies are evolving: https://lnkd.in/e5jquQ2u

The inaugural #FastmarketsBFEurope has now come to a close. We want to thank everyone who joined us and contributed to the event's success! We're excited to see everyone in Chicago next year at our annual Biofuels and Feedstocks conference. In the meantime, take a look at the upcoming #agriculture events we're running this year: https://lnkd.in/eGDENUt4 #FastmarketsAgriculture #FastmarketsBFEurope #biofuels #feedstocks

Richard Vecqueray, CEO, Map of Ag joined EIT Food yesterday to discuss the pathway to #netzero and how we can drive impact in #regenerative agriculture and food manufacturing. Delegates had the opportunity to engage in roundtable discussions, where we collectively brainstormed strategies and initiatives to advance our net zero mission. Leaving us with a sense of purpose, equipped with fresh insights, and inspired to work collaboratively towards a net zero food system. #sustainableagriculture #foodproduction #sustainablefarming #climatechange #climateaction

Ready to learn what are the challenges for #regenerativeagriculture practices adoption?! Check out our latest blog! INTENT #regenerativeagriculture #waterusage #irrigation #sustainableagriculture #foodsystems #agricultureandfarming #biofuel #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #climatechange #climateimpact #agtech #farmingfuture #farmingcommunity

And just like that, January is over, which means our monthly newsletter is out! In this edition, we commit to ambitious targets to progress the regenerative agriculture movement in Southeast Asia by increasing partnerships, influencing policy, and changing consumer demand. Check out our latest newsletter!

New Report: Consumer Perceptions on Regenerative Agriculture EIT Food's #ConsumerObservatory explores consumer views on regenerative agriculture's potential to transform food systems. The study highlights the need for consumer education on the health benefits and quality of regeneratively grown products. By combining consumer insights with effective market strategies, we can build a more resilient and sustainable food system together. 🔗 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭��𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on how we can collectively support a resilient and sustainable agricultural future: https://lnkd.in/eT7yfGFG

Some of the smartest people I know are gathering to talk about this important topic....Join this amazing panel of experts and be a part of this conversation. (Click below for details and to register)

Bridging the Gap: Sustainable Agriculture, Innovation, and Farmer-Centric Solutions As consumer demand for sustainable products rises, CPG companies are facing the challenge of meeting ambitious sustainability goals. But true progress requires collaboration with farmers. We're proud to be part of this movement, working directly with farmers to bridge the gap between these goals and on-farm realities. Check out our latest blog post by Nicolas Reinoso, summarizing key insights from the Regenerative Agriculture and Food Systems Summit. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g6CN-cG7