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#Bayer has just released its Sustainability Report, highlighting our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future! In the report, you'll find updates on our progress in: 🌱 Reducing environmental impact 💚 Improving farmer livelihoods 🌟 Promoting sustainable agriculture practices 💻 Leveraging digital innovation for sustainability At Bayer, we believe that sustainability and profitability go hand-in-hand. That's why we're dedicated to creating a better future for all - farmers, consumers, and the planet. 🌎 Read the full report and join us in our journey for #HealthforAll 💚 #Hunger4None #RegenerativeAgriculture

Interesting to see Bain & Company and the World Economic Forum report with some very important findings for healthy food, planet, climate, and people: 1) In the long run, regenerative agriculture delivers a variety of ecosystem services and leads to higher profits for farmers. 2) In the short run there are costs in the transition phase, and those costs are next to access to knowledge, the major blocker for farmers to implement regenerative practices 3) There is way too little investment in agriculture for the importance that it has, only 4% of all climate investment is in agriculture or other land use sectors, while 30% of GHG emissions come from food & agriculture

Our team is proud to present the new #Bayer Sustainability Report for 2023. Bayer | Crop Science is championing climate resilient practices across some key arenas. 🌽 Food Security: We've made significant strides in breeding advancements which have enabled us to feed a larger population while conserving arable land. With the global population on the rise, expected to reach >9 billion by 2050, it's crucial to ensure a robust food system that can provide nourishing food for all. Our downstream partnership approach aims to encourage farmers, food processors, and traders to collaborate for sustainable and resilient food systems. 🧑🌾 Smallholder Farmers: Our goal is to support 100 million smallholder farmers in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) by 2030. We're achieving this through climate-resilient seeds, comprehensive trainings, and strategic partnerships. We believe in empowering farmers with the necessary resources to adopt sustainable agricultural practices. 🌾 Transforming Cropping Systems: Rice is one of the most important staple crops in the world. Transitioning from traditional rice cultivation to direct seeded rice has resulted in up to 40% reduction in water usage and up to 45% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. I encourage you all to read the report to understand better how we're collaborating to address some of the world's most critical challenges. Here's the link:

The latest report by Bain & Company and The World Economic Forum highlights breakthrough models for financing a sustainability transition in agriculture, aiming to support 100 million farmers in adopting more sustainable practices. The urgent need to reshape our food systems towards sustainability is clear, and the proposed roadmap for collective action is a step in the right direction. By providing diversified capital and fostering collaboration, we can support farmers in adopting more sustainable practices, driving progress towards global climate goals, and alleviating stresses on precious resources like water. #Sustainability #FoodProduction #CollectiveAction

Fantastic to see LENs Company Ltd referenced in this Opinion Piece in Reuters from OP2B at the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development on how regenerative agriculture needs to become the norm rather than the exception if we are to both tackle and adapt to climate change. Importantly the article recognises the importance of collective action- with financiers, policymakers and businesses all with a role to play in transforming value chains. Within LENs we are working across multiple landscapes, building networks of collaborations- with farmers and land managers; with large companies and small businesses; with governments and local authorities; with water companies and utilities- who all recognise that to continue to flourish we need to transition to more regenerative systems, and invest in the ecosystem services that our economy, our communities and nature depend. Links to more information on LENs in the comments below. #regenerative_agriculture #landscapes #climateaction https://lnkd.in/evdErgpH 

The article offers a compelling case for regenerative agriculture as a solution to climate change and biodiversity loss, but it overlooks key challenges. While the call for investment is strong, the $3.6 billion cited is insufficient for the global scale of the task. Without equitable access to funds, smallholder farmers may be left behind, widening existing inequalities. The emphasis on collaboration across value chains is critical, but the article downplays the complexities of aligning diverse interests among businesses, policymakers, and farmers. Furthermore, relying on voluntary corporate initiatives risks greenwashing without regulatory enforcement to ensure accountability. The ambitious goal of scaling regenerative practices to 40% of cropland lacks a clear roadmap for overcoming systemic barriers, particularly in regions with weak financial infrastructure. To truly make regenerative agriculture the norm, robust regulatory frameworks and more strategic financial models are needed. Now is the time to move beyond vision and take decisive action to create a sustainable, resilient agricultural future. Antoine de Saint-Affrique Peter Bakker #regenerativeagriculture #biodiversity Nature4Growth

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