Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS)

🌱 Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) is proud to introduce the Gold Sponsors of the RTRS 2024 International Conference, valued members of our community committed to promoting the production, trade, and use of responsible soy. 🌱 💡 Learn more about each of them through our ongoing communications: ✳️ ACT Group - https://lnkd.in/dy6H2Gfa ✳️ Bunge - https://lnkd.in/dZDzggzx ✳️ CAT Sorriso - https://lnkd.in/dQhkFNtg ✳️ FAPCEN - https://lnkd.in/dkAXCGs9 We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors for their commitment to responsible soy and their pivotal role in fostering a sustainable future. Their support fuels the exchange of ideas, innovation, and collaboration across the industry, paving the way for a resilient future in sustainable agriculture. 📢 Join us—there’s still time to be part of this platform for global connection and dialogue on responsible soy. Register at https://lnkd.in/dV2F-3Wn #RTRS2024Conference #RTRS2024 #SustainableAgriculture #ResponsibleSoy #RegenerativeAgriculture

🌱 On October 23, the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) Task Force Brazil held its third meeting of the year to explore definitions of regenerative agriculture. This online event gathered 50 representatives from member organizations and RTRS-certified producers to discuss concepts, techniques, and the unique context facing Brazilian agriculture. Coinciding with National No-Till Farming Day in Brazil, the meeting featured insights from leading experts: ✳️ João Carlos de Moraes Sá, Senior Researcher at the CFAES Knowledge Exchange of The Ohio State University  ✳️ Paula Packer of Embrapa ✳️ Niki van der Steenstraten and Joost Backer Baker from NewForesight, who presented the RTRS “Regenerative Incentives” project funded by the ISEAL Fund. 📢 For more details on this insightful meeting, check out our article! https://lnkd.in/dt9B6ji9 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Responsiblesoy #Sustainability #RTRSTaskForce #Brazil

🌍 Last spots available for the Field Trip! 🌍 After the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) International Conference 2024, we will dive into the heart of the feed industry with a special field trip to Ghent and Waregem! 🗓️ Date: November 21st 👉 Get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/dGA-THd5 🔗 Supported by: BFA - Belgian Feed Association What to Expect: 🔍 Visit Leievoeders - Cibus, a leading feed producer for pigs, poultry, and cattle in Waregem. ⚓ Explore Eurosilo at the Port of Ghent, specializing in grain handling, distribution, and storage throughout Europe. 🌱 Tour Alco Bio Fuel NV, Belgium’s major biorefinery focused on grain processing. This trip aims to provide valuable insights into soybean processing, grain logistics, and the unique demands of the European market. 🔗 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dxuHEerK #RTRS2024 #ResponsibleSoy #FieldTrip #FeedIndustry #EuropeanMarket #SustainableFarming

🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Bayer is joining as a Platinum sponsor for the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) 2024 International Conference: "Towards a Regenerative Transition"! Date: November 19th and 20th Place: Oude Vismijn (Old Fishmine) in Ghent, Belgium. 👉 Join us in Belgium! Register an check the Agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dV2F-3Wn By sponsoring this event, Bayer reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainability standards through the sharing of knowledge and experiences in building responsible supply chains. Rodrigo Santos, CEO of Bayer CropScience, emphasizes, “Bayer’s sponsorship of RTRS aligns with our vision for regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health, climate change, and biodiversity. By supporting industry-wide partnerships and solutions, we aim to accelerate the transition towards regenerative practices.” Read more about this great news here: https://lnkd.in/duQm6UJG Congratulations to Bayer for joining us once again at our conference! #RTRS2024 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Bayer #RegenerativeTransition #Sustainability Gerhard Adam Frank Terhorst Natasha Santos

🌍 We are thrilled to announce that Bayer is joining as a Platinum sponsor for the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) 2024 International Conference: "Towards a Regenerative Transition"! Date: November 19th and 20th Place: Oude Vismijn (Old Fishmine) in Ghent, Belgium. 👉 Join us in Belgium! Register an check the Agenda here: https://lnkd.in/dV2F-3Wn By sponsoring this event, Bayer reinforces its commitment to advancing sustainability standards through the sharing of knowledge and experiences in building responsible supply chains. Rodrigo Santos, CEO of Bayer CropScience, emphasizes, “Bayer’s sponsorship of RTRS aligns with our vision for regenerative agriculture, focusing on soil health, climate change, and biodiversity. By supporting industry-wide partnerships and solutions, we aim to accelerate the transition towards regenerative practices.” Read more about this great news here: https://lnkd.in/duQm6UJG Congratulations to Bayer for joining us once again at our conference! #RTRS2024 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Bayer #RegenerativeTransition #Sustainability Gerhard Adam Frank Terhorst Natasha Santos

🌱 What is the definition of regenerative agriculture for producers, and what is it for leading corporations?🌱 Join us to explore the views of producers and researchers on what a regenerative future can look like, as well as the approaches of the corporate sector at the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) 2024 International Conference, themed “Towards a Regenerative Transition,” taking place on November 19th and 20th in Ghent, Belgium. On Day 1, Sessions 4 and 5 will focus on regenerative agriculture: 🌾 Session 4 features experts like Gerhard Adam from Bayer, Roberto Acauan from SLC Agrícola, and Marcelo Beltranán from INTA, sharing field insights. 🏢 Session 5 brings corporate leaders like Hannes Van Eynde from Danone and Michel HR Santos from Bunge, offering strategic perspectives. 📅 Be part of our conference, register here: https://lnkd.in/dGA-THd5 Learn more about the speakers confirmed and the complete agenda in this article: https://lnkd.in/dbx5D9M6 #RTRS2024 #RegenerativeAgriculture #RegenerativeTransition #SustainableSoy #SoyProduction 

🌍 As a proud member of the Working Group-WG4 “Biodiversity and Consumption” established by the One Planet network - 10YFP Consumer Information Programme, Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) participated in the recent International Workshop in Bonn, Germany. ✳️ Hosted by the Bundesamt für Naturschutz (BFN) (German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation), this workshop focused on enhancing sustainable consumption to protect biodiversity and ecosystem services. ❇️ Key topics included innovative policy instruments relevant to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and the Global Biodiversity Framework. Laura Villegas, RTRS Market Development Manager, along with Ruben Brunsveld from EMEA at Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), and Udo Censkowski, Founder and Director of #Bluesensus - sustainability & seafood consulting participated in a panel discussing the role of eco-labels in consumer communication, highlighting the importance of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VVS). 📢 Learn more about our participation in the full article on our website! https://lnkd.in/dvy-rbUb #Sustainability #Biodiversity #EcoLabels #SustainableConsumption #Responsiblesoy #RegenerativeAgriculture

We invite you to join a Field Trip to explore key facilities in Ghent and Waregem as an optional activity following the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) International Conference 2024. 🗓️Date: November 21st. 🚨 Limited capacity – Register now! 👉 Get your ticket for the Field Trip on the conference website: https://lnkd.in/dV2F-3Wn 🔗 Support this activity: BFA - Belgian Feed Association What’s on the itinerary? 🚜 Leievoeders - Cibus: A leading feed producer for pigs, poultry, and cattle in Waregem. 🌾 Eurosilo: Located at the Port of Ghent, specializing in the handling, distribution, and storage of grains, oilseeds, and their derivatives across Europe. 🌱 Alco Bio Fuel NV: Belgium’s major biorefinery, focused on grain processing. The goal of this trip is to gain deeper insights into soybean processing, grain handling, and the specific needs of the European market. 🔗 More info on our website: https://lnkd.in/dxuHEerK #RTRS2024 #ResponsibleSoy #SoybeanProcessing #FieldTrip #FeedIndustry #EuropeanMarket

🌱 Join us for the RTRS International Conference 2024, "Towards a Regenerative Transition," on November 19-20 in Ghent, Belgium! Day one features insightful sessions, including: ❇️ Implementing the EUDR: Get the latest updates on EUDR implementation and engage in strategic discussions. ❇️ Emerging Regulatory Landscape: Explore how new directives from the EU, China, and the UK will impact the industry, with insights from Antonie Fountain from VOICE Network and Karin Kreider from ISEAL ❇️ Sectoral Initiatives for System Change: Learn from sector leaders about initiatives driving change beyond compliance. This session will be moderated by Petra Tanos and will feature Katrien D'hooghe from BFA - Belgian Feed Association and Wei Peng from Louis Dreyfus Company as speakers. For more details, read this article: https://lnkd.in/dAsxbHQf ⭐The agenda is expanding daily with more expert speakers! We invite you to stay updated. Check out the complete agenda and register here: https://lnkd.in/dV2F-3Wn #RTRS2024 #SoySector #ResponsibleSoy #RegenerativeAgriculture #Conference #EUDR

🌱 For the first time, the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) participated in Climate Week (Sept 21-29), a global initiative that brings together experts to tackle the urgent challenges of climate change. 🌱 Our Executive Global Director, Luiza Bruscato, spoke at the session titled “Mobilizing Finance and Science: Nature-Based Climate Solutions for the Brazilian Amazon” on September 26, hosted by The J.M. Kaplan Fund in New York and organized by the Woodwell Climate Research Center and ECCON Soluções Ambientais. She emphasized the critical importance of sustainable solutions in agriculture and the role of certification in achieving conservation goals. 📍 This presentation was just one of several activities she participated in during Climate Week NYC. Among other events, Luiza engaged in discussions and meetings with RTRS members and key stakeholders, focusing on how RTRS can further drive the sustainable soy agenda. 📢 Learn more about RTRS's impactful participation here: https://lnkd.in/deB_f7FE #RTRS #ClimateWeekNYC #ResponsibleSoy #RegenerativeAgriculture