Materra’s Post

I'm excited to share a new collaboration between Cotton Diaries and Materra where we're tackling myths around 'regenerative' farming! I had the pleasure of writing our inaugural post, where we dive into the important truth that regenerative farming does not equal carbon sequestration. It goes far beyond. Thanks to Nayanika Bharadwaj, Edward Brial, Mari Stuart, Simon Ferrigno, Marzia Lanfranchi, for making this happen :) Read the article below and stay tuned for the next in the series!

In the last two weeks, I received many questions about the differences between conventional and regenerative cotton. I took the opportunity to compile some notes and share them with my colleagues. In the following slides, you can see the differences between: • Conventional Cotton • BCI Cotton • Organic Cotton • Regenerative Cotton The comparisons are based on various aspects such as: • Definition • Production Method • Water Management • Chemical Use • Soil Health • Biodiversity • Environmental Impact • Social Impact /Farmer Well-Being • Economic Impact • Carbon Footprint • Sustainability • Certification Feel free to share your thoughts, ask questions, or correct me if there's anything I might have missed. #regenagri #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativecotton #soilhealth #biodiversity #traceability #sustainability #regenerativefarming #sustainablesourcing #bettercotton #sustainableliving #sustainabletextiles #climatechange #sustainablefarming #controlunion #cotton

🦅Flesh-footed shearwaters serve as our world’s new canary in the coal mine. Why? They have become a bioindicator about the hazards of plastics littering our lands and waterways. Read this article to learn about the new disease (plasticosis) that marine scientists are finding among this seabird species. On average scientists found 30 pieces of plastic in the scarred stomachs of each dead flesh-footed shearwater.

How can the transition to a regenerative cotton system in the US equitably and effectively support cotton growers and contribute to ecosystem regeneration and just outcomes for producers and their communities?   Through this on-farm, producer-centric pilot project in the Southeastern US, we worked with Forum for the Future to test how best to finance the transition in the cotton sector to regenerative production practices. This marked the first-ever application of regenerative cotton protocols in the US, along with the development of a specific monitoring and verification system to track, quantify, and verify carbon outcomes on farms using state-of-the-art Measurement, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MMRV) and bio-geochemical modeling. Download the report to learn more and find out how we're taking these learnings into future growing seasons. https://lnkd.in/gjvusTuR   #RegenerativeCotton #Ecosystemservicesmarkets #GrowingourFuture #foodandfiber

This project with Ecosystem Services Market Consortium (ESMC) x Forum for the Future marked the first-ever application of regenerative cotton protocols in the U.S. This pilot project demonstrates how ecosystem market programs are an innovative financial model that can provide measurable environmental benefits. Download the report to learn more and find out how we're taking these learnings into future growing seasons. https://lnkd.in/gjvusTuR

MICROPLASTIC A Global Health and Environmental Issue Research on the presence and effects of microplastics is still in a relatively early stage, but the results obtained so far highlight the need for immediate action to protect both the environment and public health.

🌾 Did you know that rice cultivation contributes to 12% of global methane emissions? Yet, viable solutions exist and sustainable growing practices can reduce its footprint by half! 📣 I'm excited to share my recent conversation with Les Echos, featuring insights from CarbonFarm's partners: Sebastien Guery from Optiriego Consulting, Ole Sander from the International Rice Research Institute, and Erika Styger from Cornell University with whom we have launched the ClimateRice initiative. 🌏 This article delves into how carbon credits can offer significant incentives to the agricultural sector, propelling the shift towards more sustainable practices. At CarbonFarm, we're dedicated to democratizing access to carbon markets, while upholding an unparalleled standard of transparency and rigour. 🔗 Check out the article to learn more about our work: https://lnkd.in/ecB7FV9U #rice #carboncredits #MRV #sustainability #sustainableagriculture

From rice production that cuts manual labor in half, to crop protection that wins green chemistry awards, our pipeline reflects the more innovative, more sustainable solutions that farmers – and our planet – need. Today, all newly-developed solutions in our pipeline now meet our stringent sustainability criteria. See how we did it, and more, in our 2023 Sustainability Report. #InItForGood https://bit.ly/3muoh1S

Tiny plastic nasties, #microplastics, are choking peanut growth! But fear not, a charcoal hero emerges: #biochar! It shields fragile roots, strengthens plant defenses, and rallies helpful bacteria to fight back. With biochar’s help, peanuts can thrive even in plastic-infested soil, safeguarding our food future and giving microplastics a black eye! https://lnkd.in/gEEM6QKm

How can we diversify the crops we eat, the organic matter in the soil, the biomes in our gut, the pollinators on the land, the fish in the sea, the life on earth? How can amplifying all forms of diversity become our decision making compass towards regenerative futures? What if food systems nourished life and wellbeing? Read the full article here and share your reflections in the comments 👇 https://lnkd.in/eiA3Jvn8