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🌾 Discover New Investment Opportunities in Swedish Agriculture! 🌾 Join us for an insightful webinar on how private investors can support the future of farming through our upcoming direct lending platform which is being developed in collaboration with Vreta Kluster AB and backed with funding from Vinnova, the Swedish agricultural agency, and the European fund for agricultural development. 📅 Event Details: Date: May 23 Time: 1-2pm CET 💡 Webinar Agenda: - Investment needs and opportunities in Swedish agriculture - Challenges in agricultural financing - Insights on successful international platforms - Introduction to Gårdskapital's direct lending platform - Q&A session on investment interests and sustainability impacts 🔍 Why Attend? Learn about innovative financing options for agriculture Hear from fellow investors and farmers Contribute to discussions on sustainable agricultural practices 👥 Who Should Attend? Investors Farmers Agricultural stakeholders 📈 With Swedish farms leading in environmental standards, there is great potential for increased local production and sustainability. Join us to explore new ways to support and invest in the future of Swedish agriculture. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dQmD847Z

Thrilled to have collaborated with Niva Kay over the last few years on REGENERATE Game Jam, showcasing organic, regenerative, and indigenous farming practices through 70 innovative games! 🌾🎮 Also incredibly proud to share the story and our findings at academyEX’s Converge Research Symposium on Friday last week. With the amazing support from our incredible mentors and sponsors, REGENERATE Game Jam ran three times in 2022-2023. In that time it engaged 450 participants from 48 countries and saw many indigenous-inspired farming games being produced in the likes of Brazil, Iran and Aotearoa New Zealand! The 2023 event, held over five days in June last year, saw remarkable growth and diversity: - 54% increase in participants and mentors compared to our second Matariki-focused jam in June 2022, - Participants, many who had competed in previous REGENERATE Game Jams, joined us from 38 countries, including New Zealand, USA, Tanzania, Brazil, Chile, Germany, UK, Iran, and Sweden - 32 teams formed plus we saw 42 solo jammers, surpassing previous years - Average participant age dropped from 26 to 24, with the top age group being 15-year-olds [despite industrial action in NZ schools!] - 26% of participants were high school-aged (13-18), with 30% of these from Aotearoa New Zealand, and 7% identifying as gender diverse 🔍 Observations: - Extending the jam duration to 5 days attracted more young participants and students - We also saw a greater range of diverse farming practices. - Cash prizes boosted participation but didn't enhance game quality as much as we anticipated, and we noted some unexpected behaviors, possibly due to the cash incentives. 📚 Recommendations: - Continue engaging diverse schools and encourage 13-18-year-olds to participate - Provide dedicated game development support for rangatahi, potentially integrating Game Jam activities into school curricula Excited to see the future of regenerative farming in gaming! 🌍🌱 Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui e hoa mā ^KT #GameJam | #RegenerativeFarming | #IndigenousPractices | #YouthEngagement | #GamingForGood

🌱 Meet Atakan Yıldız, the founder and CEO of SoilBiom Biyoteknoloji, an innovative startup from Workup Agri Batch 3! 🔹 SoilBiom is a startup that develops microbial fertilizers suitable for the needs of farmers and companies with formulas based on plant, soil and biodiversity analysis to increase sustainability in the agricultural sector and reduce environmental negative impacts. 🌍 In our latest interview, Atakan shares: ✅ The inspiration and vision behind SoilBiom ✅ How their groundbreaking approach is transforming agriculture and soil health ✅ The pivotal role of Workup in their journey 🔗 Tune in to discover how SoilBiom is reshaping sustainable agriculture and contributing to healthier ecosystems. Workup İş Bankası | Tenity | Hackquarters by Tenity

Discover a story about groundbreaking experiment, an Ecuadorian banana grower showcased the power of innovation and traditional methods. By placing 300 banana plants under severe mold-inducing conditions within a hoop house with continuous misting, only one resilient plant survived intact. This pivotal moment highlights how combining high-tech approaches with age-old farming wisdom can lead to remarkable discoveries. For us at Atlas Seed, this exemplifies the fusion of methods that drive agricultural progress forward. Let's continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers!

And this demonstrates the value and purpose of the UK's Agri-Tech Centres for industry, both in the UK and elsewhere to solve the real issues facing the world's population

🍇 Wineries are at the forefront of the climate revolution 🌍🍷 As a key player between agriculture and strong consumer brands, the wine industry holds incredible power in tackling climate change. Wineries, like Maison Mirabeau l B Corp™, are already pioneering efforts through regenerative farming—a practice that doesn’t just sustain, but improves the land for future generations. Stephen Cronk’s journey in transitioning to regenerative viticulture is a must-watch for anyone interested in sustainability 🍇🍃. This is why the Sustainability in Drinks event in London is a must-attend for those in the drinks industry! 🌱 Whether you're passionate about sustainable farming practices, sustainable packaging, or carbon reduction, there are fascinating talks planned and plenty of opportunity to learn and collaborate. Get involved to help shape the future of sustainability in drinks. Event Info: See comments for more details. 👉 Excited by the potential of regenerative farming? I know I am which is why I’m keeping a close eye on the Regenerative Viticulture Foundation to learn more 😁 👇About Me👇 I’m Sophie 🙋🏼♀️. After 2 years running a circular business and 8 years in sustainability, I’m on a mission to find my next role 💪🏼. I’m seeking a company that prioritises purpose over profit, an aspiring B Corp, or just a fun place to work 🤩. Follow me for sustainability updates, entrepreneurial reflections, and random life lessons 💞

Dirt Capital Partners has raised over $30 million for their farmland fund, targeting a final close of $50 million by year-end, to enhance farmer access to land and promote regenerative agriculture. The fund has already invested $8 million across six regenerative projects, including work with Amaltheia Organic Dairy in Montana and Rancho Corralitos Agricultura in California, and released a 10-Year Impact Report which details their learnings in regenerative farm investment. ----- #regenerativeagriculture Why Regenerative This Week In Regenerative Agriculture #regenerative #food Link

RFSI Exclusive ➪ Fundamental Regenerative Ag Investing White Paper Gets Highly Anticipated Update The long-awaited update to SLM Partners' foundational 2016 white paper on investing in regenerative agriculture was released last week. For anyone interested in the space, this new white paper – called "Investing in Regenerative Agriculture: Reflections From a Decade of Experience" – is a necessary addition to the small but growing trove of literature on regenerative agriculture that exists today. RFSI had the chance to sit down with Paul McMahon, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at SLM Partners and author of the report - to hear his key take-aways for regenerative agriculture operators and investors. Read the interview and download the white paper here ➪ https://lnkd.in/gFn6whnU #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #investing #aginvesting #pensionfunds #insurers #familyoffices

Learn about the unique Danish approach, the benefits of this year’s Euroseeds Congress coming to Denmark, and how the seed sector is tackling challenges like new breeding techniques and competitive seed production. https://lnkd.in/gvnWVCUc #Creativity #Innovation

Estonia's farmers face barriers in sustainable farming due to high costs and lack of information. https://lnkd.in/eRUk9e4r #reviver #erasmusplus #RegenerativeAgriculture #RegenAgriAfrica #ErasmusPlusReviver #SustainableFarmingAfrica