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We know that most people want farmers to adopt farming practices that preserve and enhance the environment and nature - and we know how we can make this happen. Our new report shows how the balance of nature in farming can be restored: https://lnkd.in/eH7DXbQi It demonstrates how, if every farm made 10% of land available for good-quality wildlife habitat, we could restore and protect wildlife on farms and also ensure the essential services nature provides are there for us in the future. From providing raw materials and energy, to the food, water, and clean air we need to survive, nature is the foundation of every aspect of human life. Biodiversity loss means these vital services are under threat. The RSPB's Fair to Nature approach provides food businesses with the means to act on wildlife declines, while empowering and supporting farmers to protect and restore nature on their farms. With on-pack branding, consumers have the power to make a difference, and help us to deliver the change needed to our food and farming system. To find out more - pop along to our free one-hour webinar on Tuesday 16 January from 12.30pm - sign up here: https://lnkd.in/e-rJdz9i We know that the food and farming system has a critical role in bringing nature back across the UK, and has the most to lose if we fail to act. Together we have the power to effect change. #NatureFriendlyFarming #NatureCantWait

Great new report on the link between food production and nature, plus a free webinar if you’d like to find out more about Fair to Nature

On this #WorldOctopusDay - you can help stop this! If you live in the U.S., please contact your senators and ask them to support S. 4810, the OCTOPUS Act, which will prevent the cruel practice of octopus farming from expanding to the United States. 📣 🐙 You can find your state’s two senators here: https://buff.ly/3q6rF2s And you can learn more about this issue by visiting our new page, “The Ethical and Environmental Impacts of Octopus Farming,” here: https://buff.ly/3ZQMrIR 🌱

This week on our YLBG Lenten series, we focus on the significant land use implications of cattle farming, particularly beef and dairy production, which have ten times the environmental footprint of other animal proteins. This spotlight is crucial as our SNDdeN community is acutely aware of the devastation wrought by cattle ranching in the Amazon—leading to deforestation and violence against those who oppose it. However, this issue transcends regional boundaries; globally, one and two acres of precious forests are lost EVERY SECOND to accommodate animal and plant-based agriculture. Are we willing to overlook the glaring unsustainability of this trend? Explore more on our website: bit.ly/49Q6poN #makingknowngodsgoodness #sistersofnotredamedenamur #YLBG #Sustainability #CattleImpact

📢 New article on the web! "#CarbonFarming: A rewarding business model for #OrganicFarmers?" 🌱 Agriculture has a multiple role to play when it comes to #ClimateChange. It is vulnerable to extreme weather events caused by climate change and at the same time, it is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. ☁️ However, in this article the Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen explores how organic farming, with its emphasis on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare, could offer a potential solution to this crisis through the implementation of carbon farming practices. Read the full article 👉https://bit.ly/4eyZpQv

Farmers in Makima, Embu County, are overcoming climate challenges by embracing beekeeping and poultry farming. Supported by ActionAid Kenya, they're thriving and building resilient livelihoods. Discover their inspiring journey and learn how they're adapting to a changing environment. 🔗 Learn more:https://ow.ly/G66t50SWuei

It has been exactly one year since our joint report with Compassion in World Farming 'Uncovering the Horrific Reality of Octopus Farming' was published in the mainstream media, including the BBC. What has happened since? Plans to open the world's first #octopusfarm are still underway in Spain, and unfortunately other countries want to follow suit. Despite numerous protests, general public dissent and scientific evidence of the risks associated with farming octopuses, the European Commission has yet to #banoctopusfarming. Octopus farming is a recipe for disaster. Not only would it harm these intelligent animals, it would also threaten marine #ecosystems and fuel #foodinequity. Our Octopus Project Consultant, Keri Tietge, explains why in this video. We are working hard to ensure that the world's first octopus farm does not see the light of day. To learn more about our work and what can you do to support our call to #BanOctopusFarming, check out the resources linked below. Our report 'Uncovering the horrific reality of octopus farming': https://bit.ly/3yImMTL Updates on the status of the world's first octopus farm (includes a very insightful YouTube video): https://bit.ly/3Q6koje Compassion in World Farming's petition to end #factoryfarming: https://ciwf.end.it/sign/ BBC coverage: https://lnkd.in/ePWyFAtT

The Norwegian salmon industry consumes 2.5% of all wild marine fish caught globally 🤯 Norway’s salmon farming industry’s huge appetite for wild-caught fish to feed salmon is accelerating the exploitation of marine resources beyond their limits to the detriment of biodiversity, the environment, and the wellbeing of communities around the globe - depriving up to 4 million people in the region of fish required to meet their annual nutritional needs. Read our groundbreaking new research: https://buff.ly/3SiDvqo

Managed grazing, which mimics the natural movement of large #ruminant herds, can enhance soil #carbon sequestration and optimize forage use and animal productivity. 🐂 This practice supports ecological balance by reducing erosion, fostering biodiversity and minimizing the need for supplemental feed. Utilizing managed grazing can help improve #sustainable farming and align agricultural practices with natural conditions for a more resilient ecosystem. More from UC Davis CLEAR Center Director, Dr. Frank Mitloehner. 👇

How can farmers in California adapt to water scarcity without jeopardizing their livelihoods? Innovative farmers have turned to dry farming. We partnered with Yvonne Socolar and other researchers at UC Berkeley in 2021 to explore what contributes to dry farm success in coastal California. https://lnkd.in/gWypdKpD