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As we wrap up 2024, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is actively planning for the new year. Our key 2025 initiatives include: 🟢 Re-opening Trust Protocol annual enrollment for growers. We look forward to supporting eligible growers as they continuously refine their operations, improving efficiencies and environmental impact amidst a challenging macroeconomic climate. Visit TrustUSCotton.org to begin enrollment when it opens in early January. 🎯 Launching our new membership fee structure in January to promote greater accessibility for companies of all sizes committed to responsible sourcing. 🔎 Monitoring the development of regulatory guidance around the world to ensure that our environmental data, traceability solution, and robust assurances help meet the needs of our ever-evolving industry. In the meantime, as farms transition from cotton crops to cover crops that will help replenish the soil, I hope we can all find some rest and reflection over the holidays. Best wishes for the new year.    #SustainableFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #TrustUSCotton

During our July #MilkPriceMonthly our CEO, Diarmaid Mac Colgáin, reflected on the latest #DairyNews. One major announcement: the New Zealand Government has taken agriculture out of the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). What impact will this have on European #dairy farmers?   💭 Price Perspective: Will New Zealand dairy farmers be able to undercut European dairy farmers, especially those in Wales and Ireland?   🌏 Market Dynamics: The ability of New Zealand to produce cheaper dairy products might lead to a shift in global dairy trade dynamics.   🐮 Competitiveness: What does this mean for the competitiveness and sustainability of European dairy farming as they may struggle with higher production costs due to sustainability compliance?   📺 Watch the full episode on Agri Insider, where we discuss #Brexit, product substitution, the effect on farmers’ income, the cost of #sustainability compliance, and much more. It’s not to be missed!   🐮 Everyone in dairy benefits from Concept Dairy™ 🚀!  

James R. Cranney, Jr. at the Global Minor Use Summit! 🌍 James R. Cranney, Jr., President of California Citrus Quality council shed light on the slow progress in addressing Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for growers, especially in the specialty crop sector. 🍇🍅 His presentation highlighted key challenges faced by growers in the United States, including discrepancies in MRLs across markets, revisions impacting trade, and the complexities of residue testing policies. These obstacles result in tangible impacts such as rejected shipments and regulatory fines, adding uncertainty and risk for exporters. To tackle these challenges, James proposed increased dialogue and cooperation among trading partners, advocating for technical trade missions to enhance collaboration between regulators, registrants, and growers. Access his presentation here: https://lnkd.in/gArzWbtn 🌱🌍 #GlobalAgriculture #MRLs #SpecialtyCrops #InternationalTrade #Collaboration #SustainableAgriculture #GMUS4 #citrus

#SustainabilityUnplugged Juan Esteban Orduz, President of the National Federation of Colombian Coffee Growers, and Chair of the World Coffee Producers Forum underscores that farmers are not interested in handouts. Farmers want to work under the right conditions and the right price for their produce. They also want the right conditions for their lives to improve and prosper. Major shocks, climatic variability, and rapidly changing demand for agricultural products have revealed fragile foundations and the need for a new modus operandi in food and agriculture. Empowering producers with information, rights, and representation in dealings with government and private sectors is vital for fostering fair investments that make sustainability happen. #YourOpinion: What’s the value of data as a tool for accelerating the sustainable transformation of food and agriculture systems? What are your best examples of accelerated impact as a result of data? #SustainabilityUnplugged #MakeSustainabilityHappen

"The BC Agriculture and Food Export Program, funded under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), provides cost-share funding to eligible sector business and associations to undertake market development activities outside of B.C. The program aims to increase sales, reduce market risk, and enhance long-term sustainability for B.C.’s agriculture, food and beverage exporters, enabling them to maintain, expand and/or diversify export markets." Quoted: 2024-12-11 https://lnkd.in/gVCVAP8g

“Future foods must protect the planet and provide food for everyone. Farmers, scientists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and governments are key to achieving a sustainable food system. “ We commend lisa baker MLA, Member for Maylands (WA), on the release of her recent report ‘Transforming the Food System – Opportunities for Western Australia’, which sets out a number of clear policy recommendations to the WA Government to support the development of a thriving alternative protein sector. “Providing support is an important way for Australia and WA to deal with future food insecurity, climate action and the production of healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. “ “It’s not a competition between traditional and alternative protein producers – there is room for everyone to be part of the future food solution,” the report asserts - and we couldn’t agree more. Lisa has long been a champion of alternative protein in politics, and is one of few outspoken voices on the importance of addressing current challenges in our food system. We’d love to see more MPs taking such a stance and recognising the importance of addressing the challenges posed by Australia's food system. Check out the report here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dF4tHNty #foodsystem #futureoffood #altproteins #cellularagriculture

Shifting consumer trends are driving fundamental change across the entire food and agriculture industry. 🍽️ This raises questions about the role that companies across the value chain — processors, manufacturers, distributors, and retailers — will play as this new, more connected ecosystem emerges. Learn more. https://ow.ly/TPuq30sGjJA #EYCanada #BetterWorkingWorld

On Tuesday at the #FarmersProtest, our CEO and Founder, 🟢 Diarmaid Mac Colgáin 🟢, was interviewed by gareth wyn Jones. Gareth is a Welsh sheep and beef farmer and his family have farmed the land for over 375 years! He is an advocate for backing British, sustainable and seasonal produce. Diarmaid explains why the Farm #InheritanceTax was the final straw for farmers: 🚨 Farmers being paid below the minimum wage 🚨 No price transparency 🚨New milk price regulation will have no effect on farmers & could lead companies to import more products from overseas 🚨 Pressure and cost to implement sustainability initiatives - Farmers can’t go green 🟢 when they’re in the red 🔴! This isn’t just about #InheritanceTax. It’s about the survival of farming in Britain. We need: ✅ Fair prices for British produce ✅ Real transparency in the supply chain ✅ Policies that respect and support farmers Farmers are protesting because enough is enough. It’s time for change. ♻️ Share this to spread awareness of the unfairness in the #dairysector. 🐄 Everyone in dairy benefits from Concept Dairy™! #AgriPolicy #BackBritishFarming #SustainableFarming #IHT #BritishFarming #Budget2024 #FamilyFarmTax 

Did you know that 570 million farms worldwide grow our food? And that 90% of these are run by smallholder farmers? They are the backbone of our food system - so at LDC, we strive to provide them with access to training, financing, equipment and technology to adopt more #sustainablefarming practices. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJPpsZ2S #TheSeedsOfTomorrow 

## What if we could empower African farmers to become food exporters, not just producers? 🌍 Imagine a future where small-scale farms are not just feeding local communities, but contributing to global food security. This is the vision driving #AbutiSpinach, and I believe it's within our reach. We can achieve this through collaboration, innovation, and embracing #AgroDiplomacy. What steps can we take to bridge the gap between local production and international markets? Let's discuss! #Agvocate