As a member of the the ASB Network (ASBN), King Arthur Baking is calling on Congress to prioritize regenerative agriculture in the upcoming Farm Bill. This vital legislation will shape the future of farming in the U.S., presenting a unique opportunity to support regenerative agriculture—a farming approach that benefits businesses, ranchers, farmers, and consumers alike. Why regenerative agriculture is essential: 🌱 Resilient Farms: Regenerative practices build healthier soil, increasing yields and lowering costs in the long run, making farms more resilient to extreme weather. 🌾 Happy Consumers: People are increasingly looking for high-quality, sustainably-produced foods. Businesses can meet this demand by supporting regenerative practices. 🌍 Healthier Planet: Regenerative agriculture helps fight climate change and protects our natural resources and ecosystems, ensuring a healthier planet for future generations. Let's show Congress that businesses and consumers support a Farm Bill that prioritizes regenerative agriculture. Join us in taking action!: https://lnkd.in/gHYgG5sK Together, we can build a thriving, just, and regenerative food system for all.
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Yes, regenerative agriculture is important. Yes, it’s good that corporations are acknowledging this. Yes, it’s an essential step towards addressing climate change and fostering a healthy planet. It’s not enough. According to a recent study by FAIRR Initiative, there are highlights some critical areas for improvement: 1️⃣ Only 36% of the companies surveyed (which represent a third of the global food and retail sector) have established quantified, company-wide targets for regenerative agriculture. More companies need to set specific goals, and then measure and disclose their performance to hold themselves accountable for driving change. 2️⃣ Just 16% engage in meaningful discussions about metrics and data. Tracking and measuring progress are essential for meaningful impact. Currently, only four companies have established baselines for measuring their progress in regenerative agriculture. 3️⃣ A mere 8% of these companies have committed to financially supporting farmers in deploying regenerative practices, which is crucial to incentivize widespread adoption of sustainable agricultural methods. This data is a call to action. Our planet can no longer afford to simply acknowledge the importance of regenerative agriculture – these giants must take concrete steps to implement it effectively. It's past time for companies to set clear targets, invest in data-driven decision-making, and support our farmers in their quest to build a healthier and more sustainable food system. Quickly. #agriculture #climate #foodsystems #sustainability
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Pioneering the Future of Agriculture: Embracing Regenerative Farming for Sustainable Finance As we delve deeper into the 21st century, it's becoming increasingly clear that sustainable practices are no longer optional, but a necessity. This is especially true in the realm of agriculture. I've spent considerable time analyzing the potent synergy between regenerative farming and financial sustainability, and I'm excited to share some key insights with you. Regenerative agriculture, a holistic approach to farming, goes beyond mere sustainability. It actively enhances ecosystems, soil health, and biodiversity. This method not only boosts crop yield and quality but also creates a more resilient agricultural sector. From a financial perspective, regenerative farming is a game-changer. It presents opportunities for innovative financing models and investment in sustainable practices. We're seeing a growing interest from investors who recognize the long-term benefits and ROI potential of this approach. Incorporating regenerative practices can lead to reduced costs, enhanced market positioning, and an overall better financial health for farms. It's not just about doing good for the environment; it's about creating a profitable, sustainable business model. The future of agriculture is here, and it's regenerative. Let's join forces to support this movement, ensuring a healthier planet and a robust, sustainable economy. #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFinance #FutureOfFarming #InnovationInAgriculture
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Is your company on board with the regenerative agriculture revolution? Regenerative agriculture is rapidly gaining momentum in the agri-food sector to mitigate the environmental and social harms of conventional farming practices. While there isn't a universally accepted definition, regenerative agriculture emphasizes practices that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes. FAIRR’s recent report on regenerative agriculture found that: 50/79 companies worth USD 3 trillion mention regenerative agriculture initiatives in their disclosures. Regenerative outcomes sought by companies are scattered with a preference for soil health and carbon. Only 36% have quantified company-wide targets for regenerative agriculture. 16% discuss metrics and data, with only four companies having established baselines to measure progress. Only 8% have targets to financially support farmers to deploy regenerative practices. At Meurens Natural, we are committed to develop products based on regenerative agriculture! Jump on board with us and let's nurture the earth together using our organic and natural syrups and powders! Explore the vibrant world of regenerative agriculture and uncover its latest developments!
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The Future of Farming: Embracing Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainability and Profitability 🌿🌱 In the shadow of the industrial revolution, agriculture has been one of the sectors most transformed by technological and chemical advancements. However, the environmental and economic sustainability of these methods has increasingly come into question. As we navigate through these challenges, a promising solution emerges: regenerative agriculture. 🚜💡 Regenerative agriculture represents not just a return to the roots of farming but an evolution towards a more sustainable and economically viable future for the agricultural industry. By prioritizing soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, regenerative practices offer a holistic approach to food production that benefits the environment, farmers, and consumers alike. Key benefits of regenerative agriculture include: ✔ Enhanced Biodiversity: Diverse cropping systems support a wider range of species, improving resilience against pests and diseases. ✔ Improved Soil Health: Techniques like no-till farming preserve soil structure, increase water retention, and build organic matter. ✔ Natural Pest and Weed Management: Crop diversity and rotational grazing reduce reliance on synthetic herbicides and pesticides. ✔ Carbon Sequestration: Healthy soils have the incredible ability to capture and store carbon, offering a low-cost solution to climate change. Recent studies, such as those conducted by Professor Ratan Lal of Ohio State University, have highlighted the significant impact of regenerative practices on carbon sequestration. By increasing soil carbon content, we can not only improve soil health and productivity but also play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. As professionals in the agricultural and environmental sectors, we are at a pivotal moment. The adoption of regenerative agriculture offers a pathway to restore our lands, support small family farms, and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient food system. Let us embrace these practices, invest in the future of farming, and lead the way towards a more sustainable and prosperous world. 🌎💼 #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #ClimateAction #AgriculturalInnovation #FutureOfFarming #NetMindsWorld
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Is your company on board with the regenerative agriculture revolution? Regenerative agriculture is rapidly gaining momentum in the agri-food sector to mitigate the environmental and social harms of conventional farming practices. While there isn't a universally accepted definition, regenerative agriculture emphasizes practices that deliver positive environmental and social outcomes. FAIRR’s recent report on regenerative agriculture found that: 50/79 companies worth USD 3 trillion mention regenerative agriculture initiatives in their disclosures. Regenerative outcomes sought by companies are scattered with a preference for soil health and carbon. Only 36% have quantified company-wide targets for regenerative agriculture. 16% discuss metrics and data, with only four companies having established baselines to measure progress. Only 8% have targets to financially support farmers to deploy regenerative practices. At Meurens Natural, we are committed to develop products based on regenerative agriculture! Jump on board with us and let's nurture the earth together using our organic and natural syrups and powders! Explore the vibrant world of regenerative agriculture and uncover its latest developments! https://lnkd.in/ertJbYFB #regenerativeagriculture #agrifood #natural #sustainability
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Regenerative agriculture represents a transformative approach to food production, one that could redefine the future of food value chains. At its core, regenerative agriculture is about restoring and enhancing the health of the soil, which is the foundation for all terrestrial food production. By prioritizing soil health through practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, regenerative agriculture increases biodiversity, enriches soils, improves watersheds, and enhances ecosystem services. This not only boosts the resilience and productivity of crops but also sequesters carbon, addressing climate change at its agricultural roots. As such, regenerative agriculture has the potential to create a more sustainable and secure food system that can adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. In the context of food value chains, regenerative agriculture can add significant value by ensuring long-term viability of agricultural lands and the communities that depend on them. It promotes a shift from extractive farming practices to a system that supports renewal and sustainability.
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Transition to regenerative agriculture is only possible if empowered farmers are at the forefront, as stewards of the land and central part of the solution! OP2B joined EARA | European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture's policy event where they launched their European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) policy paper. EARA represents a diverse group of regenerative farmers across Europe. Farmers face challenges when transitioning to and sustaining regenerative farming systems. From peer pressure to perpetuate conventional methods to the lack of support from agricultural policies, the obstacles are real. Today the short-term risks of transition are on farmers' shoulders. Farmers, industry leaders, and policymakers, alongside financial institutions, recognize the urgent need for each actor in the value chain to de-risk farmers’ transition. OP2B is pleased to work with EARA | European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture on a performance-based policy system and supports policy alignment with broader societal goals such as soil health, biodiversity conservation, water, and climate mitigation & resilience. Many thanks to EARA for organizing and hosting this impactful event, fostering insightful conversations!
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🌱 How Do We Better Finance Regenerative Agriculture? The Rockefeller Foundation's recent report, "Financing a Regenerative Agriculture," features an in-depth analysis of the gaps and challenges needed to finance the transition to a better agriculture system. Some of the key insights included: 🏦 Balancing Concessionary Capital and Commercial Viability: While concessionary capital can help mobilize commercial capital, projects must have a clear plan to reduce reliance on it. The report highlights that concessionary capital is limited, and projects that cannot generate sufficient cash flows to service debt and equity on concessional terms will struggle to scale. ↕️ Pioneering Vertical Financing Models: Private equity investors can generate additional value through vertical integration across production, processing, manufacturing, and distribution, thereby improving the performance of regenerative agricultural projects or companies. The report spotlights Paine Schwartz Partners as an example of such an investor addressing most of the food value chain. At Mana Impact, we aim to support the key solutions to land degradation, biodiversity loss, and other pressing environmental issues. The Rockefeller Foundation’s report provides essential information to accelerate the adoption of regenerative agriculture. #RegenerativeAgriculture #ImpactInvesting #RockefellerFoundation 📊: From 'Financing a Regenerative Agriculture' by The Rockefeller Foundation Caption: Overview of the maturity curve of regenerative agriculture today
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The Hurdle in Adopting Regenerative Agriculture: A Need for Ground-Level Support 🌾📉 Despite the growing awareness of regenerative agriculture, its adoption faces significant challenges. Recent statistics indicate that a major barrier is the lack of practical, ground-level support – a gap that Merge Impact aims to fill. 🔍 The Statistic: While the exact figures may vary, it’s evident that the widespread adoption of regenerative agriculture practices is still in its infancy. This isn’t due to a lack of interest but rather to a lack of actionable support. 🚜 Ground-Level Support: Merge Impact offers more than just baseline assessments and goal-setting. 💡 Engaging the Supply Chain: Go beyond setting targets. We actively engage with the supply chain, offering tools and insights that enable real change, not just plans. 💰 Facilitating Investments: Investment is key in driving this change. Merge creates pathways for investments in sustainable systems, making it easier for farms to adopt and maintain regenerative methods. 🌍 A Call for Action: To truly shift towards regenerative agriculture, the industry needs more than goals – it needs the tools, support, and investment to make these goals a reality. Merge Impact is committed to bridging this gap, fostering a more sustainable future for farming. Let’s move from intention to action and make regenerative agriculture the norm, not the exception. #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFarming #AgricultureInvestment #MergeImpact
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Great to be part of Barclays’ London Climate Action Week event yesterday on regenerative agriculture. Points which stood out to me from the discussion between Laura Barlow and Helen Browning, CEO of the Soil Association: - There’s still work to be done in defining what we mean regenerative agriculture, which is important to avoid solving for different outcomes - As we define, we need to measure. But not to strive for perfection, or allow imperfect measurement to slow progress - Approaches need to reflect the economics of the sector, which tends to be capital intensive but low margin. There is innovation taking place in providing access to capital equipment as a service, not an owned good - Helen spoke about the potential for smaller-scale and automated farm machinery to cope better with farms designed for nature outcomes, including mixed landscapes - All of this takes place against a backdrop of food oversupply, and in which a material portion of crop production becomes input to the livestock sector, so there is a two-way relationship with more plant based diets Thank you again to Barclays, and also to my Baringa colleagues who attended Emily Farrimond, Thomas Orr and Silvana Centty
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