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Privium Fund Management is launching a biodiversity impact fund seeking to raise €500m to help preserve and restore ecosystems. The fund will focus on four themes: regenerative agriculture, sustainable forestry, ocean preservation and sustainable fishery, as well as agritech and aquatech, writes Krystle Higgins. #impactinvesting #biodiversity https://lnkd.in/eGbfiWG5

🌊 Exciting Progress at Andfjord Salmon Group’s Kvalnes Facility! 🌊 Andfjord Salmon Group has announced significant advancements in their Kvalnes build-out, with ongoing workstreams showing remarkable progress. The waterways, crucial for their flow-through systems, are now 73% complete—up from 57% just a couple of months ago! 📈 In this initial phase, four new pools are being constructed, aimed at boosting total production capacity to 8,000 tonnes HOG by 2025, with future plans to reach 40,000 tonnes. The innovative approach, combining ocean and land-based farming, positions Andfjord Salmon as a leader in sustainable aquaculture. 💡 With a stellar first production cycle achieving a 97.5% survival rate, Andfjord Salmon is set to redefine industry standards. Their recent equity raise of NOK 350 million further supports this ambitious expansion. For more insights into their groundbreaking progress and future plans, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dCVCRiwB #Aquaculture #Sustainability #SalmonFarming #Innovation #AndfjordSalmon #Kvalnes

New Zealand King Salmon CEO shares details of offshore farm plan But CEO Carl Carrington emphasized the importance of a profitable core business in funding the expansion of salmon farming into the open ocean. "So, just doing what we do with our existing operations, doing it well and getting as stable as we possibly can (is crucial) because that generates the cash flow that enables us to fund our way into Blue Endeavor," he said. "Blue Endeavor is a very capital-intensive development. And to step into that, we have to be as confident as possible about the ongoing cash flows from our core business." Undercurrent News has the story: https://lnkd.in/g9ZMHXnp #aquaculture #salmonfarming #farmedsalmon #offshore #innovation #fishfarming #NewZealand

We’re proud to be supporting Shell-volution, an ambitious industry-wide initiative, that has been awarded £4.4 million of investment from the UK Government as part of the Islands Growth Deal. This innovative, groundbreaking project is set to transform shellfish aquaculture, bringing sustainable growth and additional quality jobs in mussel farming, based on detailed investigations (mapping and monitoring) and creating a model for improving security and reliability of wild spat recruitment, through industry best practice. The project is underpinned by partnerships between UHI, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers, Seafood Shetland, and the Scottish Shellfish. The collaboration is also strategically aligned with the UK Government’s growth mission to kick start the economy and The Scottish Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation, ensuring it supports Scotland’s ambition for a thriving blue economy. ➕ Find out more: bit.ly/4fAFcd9 #ThinkUHI #ShellFish #Aquaculture #IslandsGrowthDeal

We’re pleased to announce our investment in the CA$4 million Series A financing round of Cascadia Seaweed, the largest cultivator and processor of seaweed-derived agricultural products in North America, alongside Vere Ventures, WWF Impact (the impact investing arm of World Wildlife Fund US), Norfolk Green Ventures, Realize Impact, and more. Based in Canada, Cascadia Seaweed sustainably cultivates high-quality kelp in partnership with First Nations communities and converts it into biostimulants and agrifeed. They have developed FieldKelp, a liquid kelp extract, and are currently developing RegenaGrow, a biostimulant. Both products serve as natural solutions for farmers to enrich plant resilience and growth, greatly increasing crop yields and enabling regenerative agriculture. The investment will fund the building of a commercial-scale seaweed biorefinery on the West Coast, increasing biomass production, and sales and marketing. Cascadia Seaweed’s scalable nature-based solutions reduce the need for industrial chemical products; improve crop health, resilience and yields; and lower farming emissions—thereby helping alleviate global food insecurity and climate change. We are very excited to support co-founders Michael Williamson, William Collins, and Tony Ethier, as well as CFO Robert Napoli, chief scientist Dr. Jennifer Clark, VP of Operations Matthew Obee and the rest of the team at Cascadia Seaweed in their journey. 🌊 Learn more about the investment in their announcement below. Sarah Wan-Yau, Tessa Charupatanapongse, M.S.Ed, Bernice Tang, Linda Tran #CascadiaSeaweed #sustainablefood #seaweed #aquaculture #investment #oceaninvesting #impactinvesting #innovation #climate

✅ Torghatten Aqua and Vevelstad Settefisk, owned by Aquaculture Innovation, have confirmed that the State Administrator in Nordland has approved a major investment in #fish #farming in Vevelstad. Norway. 🐟 According to a statement released by the Administrator, the permit applies to an annual #feed consumption of up to 5,676 tons for the #production of #salmon fry at the Lauknes location in Vevelstad municipality. 🗣️ General Manager of Vevelstad Settefisk Knut Bråthen said: "Barely 500 people live in Vevelstad, and the establishment will mean a lot to the municipality. This establishment will strengthen Vevelstad's position as an innovative player in the #aquaculture #industry, contribute with concrete jobs, and provide an economic boost to the entire region." https://lnkd.in/d4FBj4rU

The My Farm Trees project, launched in 2022 by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in partnership with IUCN and funded by GEF, aims to restore biodiversity and increase tree cover in Kenya's Siaya, Turkana, and Laikipia counties, and is also being implemented in Cameroon. Siaya, despite its favorable climate, suffers from low forest cover. The project addresses this by providing farmers with seedlings and economic incentives, already planting over 50,000 trees in Siaya. Participating farmers are registered on the MyGeo Farm App to monitor seedling growth. Indigenous trees are prioritized to enhance genetic diversity, in  partnership with KEFRI and local nurseries for seed collection and propagation. The project empowers farmers like Caroline Awuor and Morris Onyango by providing seedlings and incentivizing tree care. These efforts have encouraged communities to engage in reforestation, with the use of local seedlings ensuring higher survival rates. My Farm Trees stands out for its innovative approach, utilizing technology and local resources to foster sustainable landscape restoration while addressing land degradation, food security, and climate change. Chris Kettle IUCN GEF KEFRI https://lnkd.in/dBEYezJb

Many farm businesses have diversified, are in the process of diversifying, or may be planning diversification projects in the future. There are many options and a growing amount of support is now available for farmers looking to diversify. If you’re looking for inspiration, or you already have an idea but you’re unsure whether it’s viable or where to begin, take a look at the Diversification page on our FarmWell website for a range of guidance and information: https://lnkd.in/e4EjmVnB #farminghelp #farminglife #farmwell #backbritishfarming #diversification #farmwell

Global Natural Capital Fund of the Year! #Paraguay Global Timberland Fund of the Year! #Paraguay Global Impact Fund of the Year! #Paraguay #Paraguay, acknowledged and celebrated at the prestigious Agri Investor Annual Awards, April 2024. One of global institutional investors' "Best-Kept Secrets" is no more, with #Paraguay and its exceptional Real Assets and Natural Capital opportunity set finally, and deservedly, shining brightly on the "Big Stage" from New York to London, Tokyo to Singapore, Sydney to Auckland, Sao Paulo to Santiago. The once lesser known but brilliant little country of Paraguay, with its free-market, laissez-faire, consistently growing economy and industrious peoples, is nestled between more volatile and bureaucratic hot-potato neighbors #Argentina and #Brazil, who have traditionally taken all the limelight. Yet, especially as past institutional corruption continues to get toppled root-and-branch, and the pages of history speedily turn, and new paradigms entrench, #Paraguay continues to fire on all cylinders -- as the widely respected and read Agri Investor "bible" now attests. In Paraguay's Itapua Department (State), a Swedish-British led sustainable forestry and carbon project has taken out the top, big kahuna gongs as "Global Natural Capital Fund of the Year," "Global Timberland Fund of the Year," "Global Impact Fund of the Year." The first-of-its-kind, groundbreaking #Paraguay-focused Fund reportedly has institutional investor participation from 25 different countries, ranging from Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), Sogo Shosha, Public Pensions Funds, Super Funds, Carbon-focused Corporates, Endowments, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Multi-laterals, Asset Managers, and UHNW Family Offices globally. https://lnkd.in/gNY-uyCk More to follow. #GoParaguay #Paraguay2024

Quebec's impressive aquaculture potential 🐟 Rainbow trout aquaculture is a booming industry worldwide. Countries such as the United States, France, Italy, Denmark, Finland and Norway are world leaders in rainbow trout production, together producing over 150,000 tonnes annually. By comparison, in Quebec, current total production is less than 1,200 tonnes, and only 500 tonnes are produced annually for consumption. Yet Quebec has immense potential for rainbow trout production. In fact, we have ideal conditions for aquaculture. We have : 1) Abundant High-Quality Water Resources: Quebec has an abundance of freshwater resources, including lakes, rivers, and streams that provide clean, high-quality water essential for aquaculture. 2) Renewable Energy Access: The province benefits from access to renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power, which helps in maintaining sustainable and energy-efficient aquaculture operations. 3) Vast Territory: Quebec’s large geographic area offers ample space for the development of aquaculture facilities, allowing for the establishment of both small and large-scale operations. 4) Proximity to Major Markets: Quebec is geographically close to significant markets, including the United States, which is one of the largest seafood consumers in the world. This proximity reduces transportation costs and times, making it easier to supply fresh products. 5) Growing Demand for Local and Sustainable Products: There is an increasing consumer demand for locally produced, sustainable aquaculture products. Quebec’s focus on sustainable practices aligns well with this market trend. 6) Favorable Climate: The climate in Quebec is conducive to the growth of rainbow trout, as they thrive in cooler, temperate waters. This helps in maintaining optimal conditions for fish growth and health. These assets make our province an ideal location for developing this industry in a responsible and sustainable manner. In comparison, Ontario is Canada's largest rainbow trout producer, with an annual output of 6,000 tonnes, representing almost two-thirds of Canadian production. A whopping 3,000 tonnes of their production is sold and consumed in Quebec. What's more, Ontario has just implemented a multifaceted growth strategy to triple its production over the next 5 years. This growth potential should be a blueprint for Quebec, where we also have the resources to develop our aquaculture industry significantly. That's why Nayad Aquaculture's La Tuque project is so timely! #aquaculture #latuque #quebec #fish #food #RAS #foodsecurity #ESG