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"The agricultural sector must increase productivity to feed a projected 10 billion people by 2050. Meeting these challenges will require a new kind of workforce!" Graduate students at #UofG reflect on their coursework in UNIV*6050: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agri-Food Systems. This course explores how we create leaders not just in thought, but in practical change for our food system! Read and learn from their perspective as they envision the healthy, sustainable future they are helping to shape! https://lnkd.in/g9H3Af-M

I'm so pumped to be sponsored by JCU to attend the Blue Growth Conference, hosted by For Blue in Fremantle next week! The Blue Growth Conference convenes industry leaders in Australia and Southeast Asia growing sustainable ocean-based ventures, particularly those leveraging our remarkable marine biodiversity: 🌊 Aquaculture and wild harvest: fish, mollusk, crustaceans, pearl, seaweed ♻️ Marine bioproducts: nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, bioplastics 🪸 Ecosystem regeneration: seagrass, seaweed, coral reef 🔋 Supply chain: monitoring, construction, automation, maintenance, energy, and finance This expanded conference will draw attention to the unique characteristics and economic opportunities of these ocean industries, building on the global interest in this region and sector. This is THE event for gaining insights, discovering opportunities, connecting with talent, and exploring investment in the present and future potential of sustainable ‘blue growth’. Themes 🚀 Innovation - new technology, value-add products, startups, automation and overcoming resource constraints 📈 Investment - investment opportunities, updates on mergers and acquisitions, and new markets 🔬 Science - results of the latest research into species, nutrition, processing, and sustainability 💼 Workforce - highlighting pathways and opportunities, attracting and retaining talented worker

Here's a sneak peek into what you can expect at the Hort Business Summit on 15 November. Session 4's topic will be Long-term Industry Sustainability. The AUSVEG Vegetable Industry Sentiment Report highlights that in July 2024: ▪️ 50% of growers indicated they were financially worse off than they were 12 months ago ▪️ More than 70% of growers indicated they had reduced or delayed spending and activity in capital infrastructure improvements ▪️ More than 64% indicated they had delayed or reduced investment in innovations such new equipment purchases, ▪️ 56% indicated they had delayed or reduced expansion through acquisition of new property In this session, our expert speakers will unpack how artificial intelligence, lean management, and biotechnology are effective tools to help your business maximise profits. Session Topics and Speakers: ▪️ AI in Agriculture – What Will the Future Look Like?: Rita Arrigo, Strategic Engagement Manager, The National AI Centre ▪️ Productivity and Profitability in Horticultural Enterprises: Simon Drum, Managing Director, PSVC Advisory ▪️ Biotechnology to Unlock Future Productivity: Justin Crosby, Director - Government and Strategic Relations, CropLife Australia Find the full program here: https://lnkd.in/gBP3ruXW Spaces are strictly limited, so be sure to secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gYMyJ6-J

👏We are especially proud that our CEO was honored to give the class representative speech at the closing of the course on Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Technology for Developing Countries at Suzhou University of Science and Technology | 苏州科技大学 Watch the video in below post👇

🚜🌱 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Pendl & Piswanger Romania presents the final article in our comprehensive 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩. Dive into a synthesis of essential insights from previous articles, innovative ideas, and actionable recommendations for C-level executives in the agribusiness sector. Here's what you'll find: 🔍 𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨: Learn about the strategic vision, technological proficiency, sustainability commitment, and financial acumen needed for successful agribusiness leadership. 💡 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙨: Discover the latest advancements and strategies in agribusiness, including leveraging AI, IoT, and robotics for operational improvement and competitive advantage. 🌍 𝙂𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨: Get insights from the podcast episode "Industry Uncovered LIVE: Global Perspectives from the Agriculture Industry," form our InterSearch USA partner, Charles Aris Executive Search, exploring global trends and emerging talent strategies. 🌱 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: Understand how to drive sustainability initiatives and integrate advanced technologies into agribusiness operations for efficiency and innovation. 🤝 𝙀𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙩 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨: Benefit from our executive search consultants' advice on recruiting leaders with cross-industry expertise, technological proficiency, and global market knowledge. 👥 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙨: Stand out in executive interviews by showcasing your tech integration, sustainability leadership, international experience, resilience, and strategic planning skills. Thank you for joining us on this journey. ♻️Share your success stories and inspire our community! #Agribusiness #Leadership #Innovation #Sustainability #ExecutiveSearch #FutureOfFarming #TechInAgriculture #GlobalTrends 🌾 https://lnkd.in/eZC97Wsg

🚧 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 🚧 ⚠️ Insufficient alignment with market needs ⚠️ Inadequate engagement and co-creation between innovation ecosystem actors ⚠️ Trade-offs associated with corporate powers shaping food systems’ R&I ⚠️Limited technology transfer mechanisms ⚠️ Overlooked multidisciplinary dynamics and extended development cycles ⚠️ Regulatory bottlenecks blocking commercialization and scaling ⚠️ Conservative adoption culture with infrastructure and capacity-to-adopt gaps ⚠️ Gaps in cooperation and coordination on organizational, national and international levels A4IP’s recent paper co-authored with ECDPM 🔎 🌍 , "𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭-𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬", sheds light on critical bottlenecks that must be addressed with concerted effort if innovation ecosystems are to thrive to full capacity. ➡️ 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/edDnKd4j Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT | CGIAR #A4IP #agenda2030 #climateaction #entrepreneurship #innovation #foodsystemtransformation #research #researchanddevelopment #scaling #science #SDGs #startups #sustainability #technology #techtransfer

Reflecting on an Unforgettable Journey: The Indo-Israel AgriTech Co-Incubation Summit I am pleased to share my recent experience at the Indo-Israel AgriTech Co-Incubation Summit. This event not only showcased the power of collaborative innovation but also strengthened the bilateral ties between India and Israel. Being part of the core team that strategized and executed this prestigious event was profoundly honourable. The summit emphasized the sustainable model of co-incubation, which drives the Delhi-NCR innovation ecosystem forward, highlighting the synergies between our nations. The diverse stakeholders—from embassy and government officials to incubators, investors, and brilliant entrepreneurs—offered a rich tapestry of insights into overcoming global agricultural challenges through innovation. This event marked a significant milestone in my professional journey, enriching my understanding of strategic communication, stakeholder management, teamwork, and leadership in a high-stakes environment. Continuing this tested co-incubation model, the #MSME sector will play a pivotal role in scaling such initiatives, providing a robust foundation for sustainable agricultural innovation. Public policy advocacy at national and international levels is imperative to support and expand these models, ensuring that they receive the necessary visibility and backing to transform our agricultural practices truly. "Helen Keller once said, 'Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.' This summit was a testament to that spirit of collaboration." Let’s continue to push the boundaries of what we can achieve together. I invite all stakeholders and policymakers to engage and drive these initiatives to new heights. #AgriTech #Innovation #CoIncubation #IndoIsrael #Leadership #Strategy #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #PublicPolicy #MSME

The 5 Most Successful Business Leaders To Follow in 2024 Susanta Mohapatra CrudeChem Technology A Visionary Leader Developing Green Solutions for Efficient, And Clean Fuels Science is all around us enabling the very fundamental functions of life. It not only helps create life but also enables us to sustain it and make living better. For years, humans have used the knowledge of science to help society progress. However, sometimes, not all inventions are compatible with nature. Fossil fuels, for instance, did revolutionize humanity, however, they also harmed the environment. This problem too finds its solution with science in the form of Green Chemistry. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gesYQedv #leadership #unity #innovations #learning #trust #growth #BusinessSuccess #successstories #BusinessLeaders #CEO #LeadershipMindset #crudechem #entrepreneur #publishing #ciotimes #Innovators #magazinecover #chemical #technologynews #oilandgas #infrastructure #logistics #water #crudechem #ciotimesmagazine #completion #solutions #marketing #ProductionOptimization #energy

As Bio Innovative Green Growth we are thrilled to announce that we are a semi-finalist at Creative Young Entrepreneur Turkey CYE 2024 competition! 🍃 We dive into the world of innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit! 🌟 As BiGGbiodesign, we are a biotechnology company that designs for nature with inspiration from nature. 🌾Using agricultural waste, we develop biomaterials with 100% organic and plant-based components. 🌱We offer a sustainable alternative to paper and cardboard-based products with our products that can biodegrade under the soil without the need for recycling. ♻️In this way, the natural cycles of our products start in nature and end in nature. JCI İZMİR JCI Türkiye | Genç Liderler ve Girişimciler Derneği JCI Culture