70% of the world’s freshwater is used to grow the food we eat. That means using water wisely in agriculture isn’t just a responsibility — it’s a necessity. For World Water Week, here are five more facts about water use in agriculture (plus, how we protect this precious resource). 💧 1. Climate change affects water availability. 💧 Climate change leads to more droughts and floods, affecting water availability. 💧 2. Healthy soils act like a giant sponge. 💧 Healthier soils store more water — like a sponge — helping to build drought resistance and requiring less irrigation. We support regenerative agriculture practices, like cover crops and reduced tillage, to improve soil health. 💧 3. Water is essential to biodiversity. 💧 There’s a close link between biodiversity and water. We’re working with Global Water Challenge and Ducks Unlimited to revitalize habitats and help keep bees, birds and other wildlife happy. 💧 4. Agriculture depends on clean water. 💧 Every plant and animal needs clean water to live. By helping farmers adopt practices that reduce runoff, we’re helping avoid water pollution and improving water quality. 💧 5. Efficient irrigation saves water. 💧 Using less water to grow more sounds like a win-win, right? That’s why we’re working with precision irrigation company Goanna Ag to help farmers maximize crop yields and minimize water use. Learn more from Cargill's global water lead, Truke Smoor, here: https://lnkd.in/gnx5AGgd
About us
Cargill is a family company committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. We provide customers with life’s essentials to enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper and consumers to live well in their daily lives. With sustainability embedded in our purpose, it’s part of everything we do. We listen and we care, so we can anticipate and meet our customers’ needs in an ever-changing world. Ours is a long-term view, harnessing over 158 years of experience to look ahead while remaining true to the values that have guided us from the start. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
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- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Wayzata, Minnesota
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Food ingredients, agricultural, risk management, and commodity trading and processing
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Teamwork makes the dream work. 🥚🤝 By working closely with egg farmers, academics and other experts, we helped McDonald's source nearly 2 billion cage-free eggs in the U.S. — 2 years ahead of schedule. Check out the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gjfhhzS9
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Introducing two low-carbon crops with big potential: winter camelina and domestic pennycress. 🚜🌱 Along with all of the soil health benefits of traditional cover crops, these intermediate oilseeds can help meet rising demand for biofuels like sustainable aviation fuels and renewable diesel. With the University of Minnesota, we're developing high-performing crop varieties. We're also expanding our pilot program, which offers farmers financial and agronomic support. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gJDyMh3Z
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Together, we’re sourcing sustainable cocoa, planting shade trees and making low-emission fertilizer. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFuAf5cG
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For 159 years, we've overcome challenges in food and agriculture to fulfill evolving needs to nourish the planet's future. 🌿 Discover more impactful stories from 2024: https://lnkd.in/euK6P2Eb
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Through various programs, we're actively developing women's talents and making Operations more inclusive. “I’m finding greater meaning in building a successful career every day," says plant manager Alejandra. She says Cargill’s development program helped her build confidence and open spaces for other women. As of 2023, 35% of our global leadership roles were held by women. Our goal? Full gender parity by 2030. Meet more women in Operations (or as we like to say, OpHERations): https://lnkd.in/gKw7rKzv
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We believe in fostering a workplace that’s inclusive and accessible to all. 💚 This year, we were recognized by Disability:IN as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, for the U.S eight years running. 💚 We also expanded our Disability Equality Index survey globally for the first time, marking a significant milestone in our diversity, equity and inclusion journey. 💚 For the first time, our Brazil and India teams achieved top ranking scores. Congratulations to all our teams! Learn more about our inclusive community: https://lnkd.in/gh5z2_dx
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From initiatives like Hatching Hope to investing in sustainable solutions, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Congratulations to the team on winning two Business Intelligence Group awards! 🏆
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Anova® Rejuvenator pairs with recycled asphalt to make old roads new again. See how we're paving the way for better, more sustainable roads: https://bit.ly/3A9qKJh
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What makes something a good value? For some people, it means switching to private label brands at the grocery store. For others, it means cooking a restaurant-style meal at home. Find out more about this trend (and three others) in The Protein Report: https://lnkd.in/gn_9ezdF