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🌳 Trees for Farmers: Transforming Lives in Krishnagiri District In partnership with Grow-Trees.com, Seerakku embarked on a mission to bring life, resilience, and prosperity to the farmlands of Krishnagiri District. Together, we planted an astounding 100,000 trees across 350 acres of land owned by 78 marginal farmers in 9 Panchayats, creating a lifeline for the community. Diverse Crops, Sustainable Futures 🌱 We planted a rich variety of trees tailored to boost income, biodiversity, and soil health: - Fruit-Bearing: Coconut, Arecanut, Naval, Lemon, Guava, Mango, Sapotta, Pomegranate, Amla. - Timber & Aromatics: Sandalwood, Mahogany, Red Sandal, Teak, Vengai. These trees, planted in an agroforestry model, create a balanced ecosystem while securing long-term economic stability. The Impact: More Than Just Trees 🌍 - 🌟 Farming Revival: Within 6 months, farmers began harvesting guava, adding immediate value to their incomes. - 🌟 Empowering Communities: Farmers are equipped with knowledge and support through regular meetings and hands-on training. - 🌟 Climate Action: The project restores biodiversity, improves soil quality, and offsets carbon emissions. A Story of Resilience 🌟For many farmers, this project was a turning point. Lands that once struggled now thrive with lush greenery, offering a renewed sense of hope. Beyond the numbers, it's about the smiles of farmers who now see a brighter future for their families. Together, We Grow Hope 🌱This is just the beginning. With continued monitoring, mentorship, and collaboration, we aim to scale this initiative to even greater heights. Join us in creating a sustainable, prosperous future. Every tree planted is a step toward changing lives. Dinesh SP | Vipul Gajera | Ronak Jariwala | Catherine Andrews | MANIMANNAN A | Harish S P #TreesForFarmers #GreenKrishnagiri #AgroforestryImpact #SeerakkuStories #GrowWithTrees 🌟 Share this story and inspire change.

Changes in biodiversity significantly impact agriculture in Nepal, where farming is closely connected to the country’s ecosystems. Nepal’s landscape, from the lowland Terai plains to the Himalayan mountains, supports a rich variety of species that influence agricultural productivity. https://lnkd.in/dJ4uduGj

🌿🌱 Sustainable Agriculture Practices for South African-based Macadamia Orchards We visited South Africa last year to deliver a presentation at the International Macadamia Symposium on integrating technology and sustainability in Macadamia cultivation. We were delighted to get a glimpse of the sustainable farming practices implemented by South African macadamia farmers. This breathtaking view showcases the integration of mixed species, including African lovegrass, as ground cover. The benefits of incorporating ground cover in orchard management include: 🌾Erosion control: Ground cover forms a protective layer over the soil to help maintain soil structure, retain nutrients, and preserve the integrity of the orchard landscape. 💧Moisture retention: Ground cover acts as a natural mulch to help retain soil moisture by reducing evaporation and runoff, ensuring water is available for longer periods, promoting healthy growth, and reducing the need for irrigation. 🌱Weed suppression: A dense ground cover canopy shades soil, making it difficult for weed seeds to germinate and grow. This increases efficiency by reducing the reliance on herbicides, meaning another step towards reaching sustainability goals. 🌳Soil health improvement: Ground cover contributes to soil health by adding organic matter to the soil as it decomposes. Organic matter improves soil structure, enhances nutrient cycling, and promotes microbial activity. 🐞Habitat creation: Ground cover provides habitats for beneficial insects, such as pollinators and natural predators of pests, as well as other wildlife. This enhances biodiversity in the orchard ecosystem, creating a balanced and resilient environment, reducing the need for chemical pesticides, and promoting long-term sustainability. ☝️ It is essential to identify ground cover options suitable for specific agricultural operations and local ecosystems. For example, African lovegrass is an ideal option for South African-based operations but is considered invasive in Australia. We work closely with our clients to identify ground cover options suitable for their operations, ensuring they enhance rather than disrupt local ecosystems. #OmenAg #TheSignOfSuccessfulAgriculture #SustainableFarming #GlobalAgriculture #InnovationInAg #FarmManagement #MacadamiaOrchards #AgriculturalSolutions #AustralianAgriculture

At Yielder we continue to make trainings on sustainable practices, regenerative farming, and climate change. With the short rainy season here, taking care of soil health is crucial for a strong harvest.  Here’s how farmers can make the most of this season with some suggestions of the sustainable methods: 1. Cover Cropping Planting cover crops, like legumes or grasses, helps prevent soil erosion from heavy rains, keeps nutrients in the soil, and improves soil fertility for the next crop. 2. Mulching  Adding a layer of mulch (like straw or dried leaves) around plants conserves soil moisture, blocks out weeds, and helps regulate soil temperature. This small step can lead to healthier, stronger crops. 3. Composting  Using compost adds organic matter back into the soil, which enriches it with nutrients and supports good soil structure. It also boosts soil's water-holding capacity, essential in dry spells. Learn more about these methods from our sustainable soil management in Africa Training: https://rb.gy/sa7vie  Download the Yielder app: https://rb.gy/3xu0ph  #regenerativefarming #organicfarming #sustainablefarming Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL Biovision Foundation Biovision Africa Trust Ripple Effect CIAT Rainforest Alliance Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) SNV GIZ Kenya 2SCALE Farm Africa Farmlink Kenya International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH) Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA Dalberg Research SEZ Limited SkillEd Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement

📍 Muizenberg, Cape Town 🪰 nutrisek 👨🌾 Cobus Kotze Cobus has a unique experience in the market, because he is one of the founding members of #AgriProtein, one of the first movers in the #blacksoldierfly industry and still to this day one of the best financed business's out there. We spoke about its huge rise and spectacular fall. The story in a nutshell is that it raised heaps of capital, which it invested in completely groundbreaking #innovation. This included a lot of test-measure-learn feedback loops, which can be costly when there is a lot to figure out. But, that's ok, because they raised some more, until they found a good formula for success. So much so that they started to expand worldwide and at this point lost their identity and their investments stopped generating the cashflow in order to survive. The runway eventually ran out and Agriprotein was no more. This is the very brief story of what happened with Agriprotein. Cobus has learned from this experience and now focuses on developing #modular insect farming systems that can be replicated more easily. His company builds standardized modules, each producing around 5 tonnes of larvae per day. This allows for more controlled growth by adding modules as demand increases. The system is designed to be robust, using simple hydraulics rather than complex robotics. On the #business model, Cobus believes the industry needs to focus more on the fundamentals like feedstock sourcing and reliable production. He sees big potential in using #foodwaste as a feedstock in developed countries to get high value. However, food waste brings contamination risks versus cleaner feedstocks. Cobus recommends #entrepreneurs focus first on securing a low-cost feedstock supply, then choose #technology to match. Centralized breeding with decentralized grow-out hubs is one hybrid model. "Growing Larvae isn't the problem, growing larvae at low cost is" Overall, Cobus is positive on the industry long-term, with increasing need for #sustainableprotein and waste re-use. But he cautions against over-promising, emphasizing the need to prove reliable production. He is keen to use data to sell his product, rather than making wild aspirations. His modular insect farming systems aim to "de-risk" projects for investors by enabling small-scale replication of a working module. I had some lunch at Muizenberg and watched the surfers take the waves. It isn’t a bad life down in South Africa. In part anyway - more on the bad side in later posts… Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust Fly2Feed

Take a moment to imagine this: You're a farmer on Mount Kenya working tirelessly to grow quality coffee. Despite using costly fertilizers and pesticides, your crop quality is declining. You know that it's time for a change, but what can you do differently? 👇 🌿 Enter #RegenerativeAgriculture: a farming approach that heals the earth with techniques like planting shade trees and diverse crops, revitalizing soils, boosting biodiversity, and improving yields while reducing the need for agrochemicals. In 2020, the Rainforest Alliance launched the Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods (MSuLLi) program to support local farming communities in adopting climate-smart and regenerative practices, helping farmers conserve and manage their land, increase their incomes, and adapt to climate change. 🧑🌾 Curious about the impact? We spoke with two farmers from the MSuLLi program to learn how regenerative agriculture has enriched their farms and their lives. Dive into their stories here! 👉 https://bit.ly/3LUpNqQ #RainforestAlliance #Sustainability #ClimateSmartFarming #Biodiversity #MountKenya #FarmingCommunities #Agriculture #Regeneration #Livelihoods #ClimateChange

" 🌼The Empowering Role of Rural Women in Natural Farming Practices 🌼" 🌼 Rural women like N Veni are the linchpins of Natural Farming, a sustainable agriculture practice. Their work ethic, ideology, and empowerment have a transformative impact that ripples through families, communities, and the broader food system. 🌼She is a farmer and mentor (IGGAARL) from Maddipatlavaripalli, Rompicherla Mandal, Andhra Pradesh, and has been implementing Natural Farming practices since 2018. 🌼She has established an "A Grade" and “ATM” model in horticulture, incorporating an Integrated and Intensive Multilayer system with tubers, vegetables, leafy greens, and tree crops. 🌼Soil health has significantly improved, with increased organic matter and thriving earthworm populations. 🌼 The use of bio-inputs has led to impressive crop yields across a diverse array of produce. 🌼 In the past year, the ATM model has become fully established, further enhancing productivity and resilience. 🌼Vegetable and groundnut yields have reached new highs, reflecting the synergies of this regenerative approach. 🌼 Her family now consumes only naturally produced, high-quality food from their farm, leading to improved health outcomes. Her diabetes, for instance, is now under control. 🌼Empowerment has strengthened the family's economic standing and enabled greater investments in children's education. 🌼The Ripple Effect of Women's Leadership N Veni's story exemplifies how an empowered rural woman can transform her family, community, and the broader agricultural landscape. 🌼Her unwavering commitment to natural farming practices has generated tangible social, economic, and environmental benefits. 🌼 Rural women's involvement is essential for transitioning towards truly sustainable agricultural systems. Dr Pushpa Karamala N Veni- Mentor(IGGAARL) #RySS #APCNF #IGGAARL #Naturalfarming #Sustainableagriculture #Womeninagriculture #Ruralwomeninagriculture #Soilmicroorganims #Regenerativeagriculture #Mimikingnature #Covercrops #Polycrops #Biodiversity #Soilhealth #Soilife #Soilmicroorganisms #Seedmicrobiome #Indegenousseed #Microbialdiversity #Earthorms #Bioinuts #Soilcover #Planetprotection #Mulching #Irrigation #Soilconservation #Waterconservation #Soilerosion #Soilfertility #Soilbiology #Climatechange #Climateresillience #Carbonsequestration #Photosythesis #Crodiversity #Trapcrops #Boardercrops #Innovations

🌍 Farming for Climate Action: Insights from Organic Practices & CarboFarmHub 🌍   In the fight against climate change, the agriculture sector is stepping up. OrganicClimateNET has shown how organic vineyards can significantly improve soil health and biodiversity, contributing to carbon sequestration (https://lnkd.in/gNGgSAib). This aligns perfectly with the mission of CarboFarmHub, where we are developing carbon farming practices like agroforestry, reduced tillage, and crop diversification to both capture CO2 and enhance ecosystem resilience. 🌱   As we move forward with our project, these synergies highlight the growing importance of sustainable farming not just for reducing carbon footprints but also for improving the livelihoods of farmers across Europe and beyond.   At CarboFarmHub, we believe that through innovation and collaboration, farming can be a major contributor to a low-carbon future. 🌿   📢 Want to learn more? Stay tuned for more updates and visit our website for further details on how we’re driving the future of carbon farming.   https://lnkd.in/gvdFKzWa Generation Ag Greece Academy of Entrepreneurship (AKEP.EU) Ecovalia Centoform AGROBIO | Associação Portuguesa de Agricultura Biológica   #erasmusplus #erasmusplusproject #CarbonFarming #EUClimateAction #Sustainability #YoungFarmers #FutureFarmers #ClimateAction #ClimateChange #ClimateChangeSolutions #SustainableFuture #regeneration #circulareconomy #climatechangemitigation #InnovationInAgriculture #SustainableAgriculture #SoilHealth #CarbonSequestration #SustainableFarming #GreenRevolution #GreenFarming #GreenFuture #EcoFriendly #EcoFriendly #AgriInnovation #GreenInnovation #FarmersOfLinkedIn

Sustainable farming practice aimed at improving soil health, increasing crop yield and promoting environmental sustainability It typically involves three core principles 1.Minimal soil disturbance reducing tillage helps maintain soil structure increases organic matter and enhances water retention 2. Soil cover keeping the soil covered with crop residues or cover crops prevents erosion and improves moisture retention and promotes biodiversity 3.Crop rotation diversifying crops helps break pest and disease cycles improves soil fertility and increases resilience against Climate change. Finally, these practices farmers can enhance productivity while conserving natural resources and promoting ecosystem health

Study Reveals Urgent Need for Sustainable Farming Amid Wetland Decline In the heart of Western Ethiopia, the Jarmet wetlands are undergoing significant changes that could have far-reaching implications for both biodiversity and agriculture. A recent study led by Amanuel Kumsa Bojer from the Ethiopian Artificial Intellig https://lnkd.in/esBFUV5B