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☕ The Ritual of Brewing with Malongo ☕ Brewing coffee is more than just preparation—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and savor. At Malongo, we don’t just offer coffee; we offer an experience rooted in tradition and crafted with purpose. ✨ Did you know? Our unique focus on agroforestry means that every bean you brew is grown in harmony with its environment. This method: 🌿 Protects biodiversity by planting coffee under the natural shade of trees. 🌎 Enriches the soil and sustains the ecosystem where the coffee grows. 🤝 Supports small-scale farmers, empowering them to produce the best beans without harming the planet. 🔥 Pair that with our signature 20-minute slow roasting process, and you’ll taste the difference in every sip—smooth, rich, and true to its origins. ☕ Malongo isn’t just coffee; it’s a choice to respect the earth, support ethical practices, and enjoy something truly exceptional. #MalongoMoments #CoffeeLovers #SustainableCoffee #CoffeeCulture #EthicalSourcing #Agroforestry #KnowYourCoffee #SlowRoasted #GourmetCoffee #CoffeeExperience #BetterWithMalongo #BrewBetter #EcoFriendlyCoffee #HandCraftedCoffee #CoffeeCommunity #CoffeeTradition #OrganicCoffee #FairTradeCoffee #Biodiversity #CoffeeWithPurpose #SmallFarmers #BaristaAtHome #CoffeeTransparency #CoffeeInnovation #QualityCoffee #EnvironmentallyFriendly #ConsciousCoffee #SustainabilityMatters #MorningRitual #CoffeeAddict #CoffeeInspiration #CoffeePerfection #SupportFarmers

As part of our year end roundup, we wanted to put a spotlight on vineyard projects that are particularly important for the future of vine-growing in Bordeaux. Extremely tough to decide, as there have been a number of exceptional undertakings from châteaux around Bordeaux, the result of at least a decade of this region taking increasingly high-profile and important steps towards ensuring the sustainability of its vineyards. The short circuit wine at Château Dauzac is one particularly interesting initiative. Called Cuvée Neutre Carbonne, it is being made from a single Cabernet Sauvignon plot that has been worked since February 2023 with a southwestern France company Bioboon Agrology that specialises in regenerative agriculture. The inaugural 2023 vintage will be released in June 2025 after spending 15 months in barrel, in a re-used glass bottle (again using a local specialist company). The bottle will be closed with vegetable wax rather than capsules - and distributed ex-château to keep environmental impact down even further. Then there's Ch Palmer's move towards a 'self-sufficient, circular farm, turning away from monocultures to return to a more traditional mixed system of crop and livestock farming' is setting the conversation among classified 1855 estates, and focusing squarely on soil health with minimum intervention in the vineyards. Over in Pessac Léognan, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion has another project that shows both scale and ambition, aimed at tackling the 'climate challenges of tomorrow'. All of these - and many more - provide important examples of how the definition of truly fine wine is evolving. Come join us tomorrow to see which one is awarded Environmental Initiative of the Year. Free to read, as with all our environmental stories - sign up to the newsletter to know when it goes live. Château Palmer Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Château Dauzac #insidebordeaux #greenwine #greenwinemaking #freetoread

As part of our year end roundup, we wanted to put a spotlight on vineyard projects that are particularly important for the future of vine-growing in Bordeaux. Extremely tough to decide, as there have been a number of exceptional undertakings from châteaux around Bordeaux, the result of at least a decade of this region taking increasingly high-profile and important steps towards ensuring the sustainability of its vineyards. The short circuit wine at Château Dauzac is one particularly interesting initiative. Called Cuvée Neutre Carbonne, it is being made from a single Cabernet Sauvignon plot that has been worked since February 2023 with a southwestern France company Bioboon Agrology that specialises in regenerative agriculture. The inaugural 2023 vintage will be released in June 2025 after spending 15 months in barrel, in a re-used glass bottle (again using a local specialist company). The bottle will be closed with vegetable wax rather than capsules - and distributed ex-château to keep environmental impact down even further. Then there's Ch Palmer's move towards a 'self-sufficient, circular farm, turning away from monocultures to return to a more traditional mixed system of crop and livestock farming' is setting the conversation among classified 1855 estates, and focusing squarely on soil health with minimum intervention in the vineyards. Over in Pessac Léognan, Château Larrivet Haut-Brion has another project that shows both scale and ambition, aimed at tackling the 'climate challenges of tomorrow'. All of these - and many more - provide important examples of how the definition of truly fine wine is evolving. Come join us tomorrow to see which one is awarded Environmental Initiative of the Year. Free to read, as with all our environmental stories - sign up to the newsletter to know when it goes live. Château Palmer Château Larrivet Haut-Brion Château Dauzac #insidebordeaux #greenwine #greenwinemaking #freetoread

#globalagricultural landscape, the #cultivation of certain #cashcrops represents a pivotal intersection of sustainability, health consciousness, and #modernfarmingpractices. #Three of the most sought-after cash crops worldwide, each with unique economic and ecological importance, are #quinoa, #savocados, and #coffee. #Quinoa, renowned for its exceptional nutritional profile, has become a staple in modern agriculture due to its resilience and adaptability to diverse climates. Cultivated primarily in the #Andeanregions of South #America, quinoa offers a sustainable alternative to traditional grains, requiring less water and exhibiting high tolerance to pests and diseases. Its cultivation supports biodiversity and provides #economic stability to local farmers while catering to the growing global demand for #gluten-free #protein-rich foods. #Avocados, recognized for their #health benefits and culinary versatility, are driving significant changes in agriculture. The cultivation of avocados requires careful water management and #sustainable land-use practices. In regions like #Mexico, #Peru, and #California, where avocados thrive, farmers are adopting #innovative techniques such as #dripirrigation and agroforestry to enhance water efficiency and preserve natural habitats. Avocado farming provides economic opportunities for local communities while promoting responsible stewardship of land and water resources. #Coffee, one of the #world's most consumed beverages, underscores the importance of sustainable practices in agriculture. Coffee cultivation often takes place in ecologically sensitive regions, such as #tropical rainforests. As demand for specialty coffee grows, farmers are embracing #agroecological approaches that prioritize #biodiversity conservation and soil health. Shade-grown and organic coffee production methods promote #habitatpreservation, #carbon sequestration, and #reduced chemical inputs, benefitting both farmers and the environment. In conclusion, the #sustainablecultivation of quinoa, avocados, and coffee exemplifies the modern agricultural #paradigm. By #integratingecological considerations with economic viability, these #cashcrops highlight the potential for agriculture to be a force for positive change, #supportinghealthydiets, vibrant ecosystems, and #resilientfarming communities on a #global scale.

June 18th 2024, Waikato Curious Cockies, Mangatarata, Waikato The group visited with a couple selling their own organic meat products preservative free. They’ve developed a small farm system allowing them to run two other businesses which help fund on-farm projects to fit with their brand including a wetland. They’re exploring methods to improve pasture production and practices to minimise problems with heavy soils. One observation they’ve noticed, animals do not look for shade when nitrogen is not being used. Have plenty of farm shade but animals do not seek it when given opportunities. The second was an organic dairy which uses their herd home to maximise pasture growth. Soils are silt/peat over marine clay, easily water logged and neighbour is one of the largest swamps in Waikato. Multi-species mixes drive pasture production. A local DairyNZ group facilitator held a field day there and was so impressed with the amount of grass grown without urea, he left the agency because he couldn’t find anybody interested in what this family discovered.  

While working on the farm, we were reminded about the importance of soil. It is essential for ecosystem health, food security, water quality and climate regulation. When Sinem and Irfan first bought the land, they tested the soil to see what the organic matter was as it had previously been industrialised farm land. The result was less than 1% organic matter. For a soil to be considered healthy, it needs an organic matter of at least 5%. Soil is alive and it needs to be continually fed and nurtured just like any other organism. It’s part of a circular system and anything that originally came from the soil can ultimately re-enter the system and end up back where it began. They are now on a mission to bring the soil back to life! With industrial farming practices, soil is being increasingly degraded each year. Even though this is well known, this is still happening all over the world. To make matters worse, governments are actually incentivising these practices. 🤦♂️ To try and solve the soil degradation problem, they’re adding more and more fertilisers and chemicals each year. The fertilisers and chemicals run off into our river systems and sink down through the ground to the water table and into the water we consume. They also till the soil which exposes it to the sun. This kills off all the microorganisms in the soil. This is a closed loop system that damages our health in every way. It pollutes the water we drink, the air we breathe, our soil, and therefore also our food. The way our food is produced also plays a large role in the conservation of nature. Perhaps it’s time to rethink how we grow food and shift from a system that works against nature to one that works with nature and allows us all to eat clean food once again! #permaculture #nature #food #farming #volunteering #cleanfood #wwoofing #industrialfarming #permaculture #selfsufficient #permaculturedesign #regenerativefarming #gardentotable #permaculturegarden #soil #permaculturelife #foodforest #microorganisms #permaculturefarm #farmtotable #permaculturefarming #sustainableliving #farmlife #growyourownfood #ourfood #organicfood #regenerativeagriculture #organic #organicgardening #environment #projectwildearth

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: 🍫 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 – 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 🦟 When we think of pollinators, bees and butterflies often come to mind. However, there's a lesser-known group of tiny heroes that play a crucial role in the world of chocolate – midges. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙮 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚𝙨 Forcipomyia, a genus of midges, are the primary pollinators of cacao trees. Their small size allows them to access the pollen-producing parts of the cacao plant's tiny flowers, making them the perfect partners for pollination. 𝙏𝙝𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙂𝙪𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙣𝙨 Unfortunately, these tiny flies are facing threats from climate change and unsustainable farming practices in the very industry they serve. Recent studies have shown that these midges prefer to breed in the shady undergrowth of cacao plants, but farmers are clearing this undergrowth to make way for more evergreen cacao. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 Without these little chocolate heroes and their cousins, the world would be deprived of the beloved treat we all know and love. It's time to start tracking and protecting these vital pollinators to ensure the sustainability of the chocolate industry. Who needs to see this? Do you work in the chocolate industry or know someone who does? Tony's Chocolonely Callebaut Cadbury UK Nestlé Lindt & Sprüngli #chocolateindustry #biodiversity #agriculture #sustainableagriculture #measurement

Three out of four crops across the globe producing fruits, or seeds for use as human food depend, at least in part, on bees and other pollinators. Pollination is, however, a fundamental process for the survival of our ecosystems. Nearly 90% of the world’s wild flowering plant species depend, entirely, or at least in part, on animal pollination, along with more than 75% of the world’s food crops and 35% of global agricultural land. Not only do pollinators contribute directly to food security, but they are key to conserving biodiversity. To raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development, the UN designated 20 May as World Bee Day. Intensive farming practices, land-use change, mono-cropping, pesticides and higher temperatures associated with climate change all pose problems for bee populations and, by extension, the quality of food we grow. Fostering more diverse agricultural systems and reducing reliance on toxic chemicals can facilitate increased pollination. This approach can improve food quality and quantity, benefiting both human populations and the ecosystem.       How can we do more? Individually by: planting a diverse set of native plants, which flower at different times of the year; buying raw honey from local farmers; buying products from sustainable agricultural practices. Mila Perrini mila@perrini.it mobile +39 347 5152982 #pollinators #fruit #humanfood #sustainabledevelopment #pollinations #ecosystem #miele #honey #apicoltura #api #food #bees #italy #nature #italia #bee #breakfast #beekeeper #beekeeping #savethebees #flowers #natura #fiori #beekeepers #primavera #spring #italy #italia #estate #nature #sole #natura #sun #photography #summer #beautiful #global #agricultural #land

🌱 Discover the Distinct Advantages of GUSCOP’s Kenyan Chives 🌱 Why choose GUSCOP for your chives? It’s not just about our products; it’s about what they can do for you. Our chives are cultivated in the rich, volcanic soils of Kenya, making them not only robust in flavor but also consistently high in quality—every batch, every time. Insights: Versatility in Use: Perfect for culinary enhancements, from gourmet dishes to everyday meals. Health Benefits: Chives are not only a taste enhancer but are also rich in vitamins and minerals, promoting a healthy diet. Sustainable Practices: Cultivated under Global G.A.P and Grasp certifications, our chives meet the highest standards of sustainable agriculture. Why Partner with GUSCOP? We understand the global market and tailor our herbs to meet diverse culinary needs, ensuring you receive the best, most suitable product for your customers. Interested in adding our premium chives to your offerings? Contact us today at +254701257117 or visit guscop.com to learn more. Let’s bring the freshness of Kenyan fields to your customers together! #GUSCOP #HerbsNetherlands #FrenchImporters #UKFoodImport #NetherlandsAgribusiness #FranceAgriculture #UKHerbs #DutchImports #FrenchHerbsMarket #UKImporters #AgriExport #EuropeanMarkets #SustainableFarmingEU #FoodDistributionEurope #Chives #GlobalGAP #PremiumProduce #HerbImporters #KenyanHerbs

Reyneke Wines always leading from the front, be it organics, regenerative farming, water use and recycling, all round just an open minded approach to what is a very real problem and threat to the future of farming and not just the wine industry. Hard to believe when you still hear naesayers on the subject of "climate change", some industry professionals wave it off as just another fad or "we've always had extremes, it will pass"... there's those that will get caught with their pants down and then theirs those who will thrive and survive. A very real topic and the reality when speaking to winegrowers and producers around the world, who are thinking about the future, they have actively adapted and changing their approaches and mindset in both the vineyard, cellar and life in general, thinking about the climate and how things will look when the next generation takes over. As industry professionals and consumers, don't we also have a responsibility to help grow the awareness, educate people and change the way people buy, drink and think about wine for the future? #foodforthought #climatechange #farming #grapegrowing #winemaking #regenerative #biodynamic https://lnkd.in/emp7vMwJ