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🌍🍎 Fruit quality monitoring is a game-changer for sustainability in the fresh produce supply chain. By identifying maturity and optimizing growing conditions, we can significantly reduce food loss, conserve resources, and lower carbon emissions. 🌱 As we face growing challenges like limited land, water scarcity, and climate change, integrating advanced monitoring technology is crucial for a sustainable future. But this isn’t just about tech—it’s about how we reshape our entire approach to agriculture. How can your organization leverage these insights to boost sustainability? Check out the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02Mf2j50 #Sustainability #AgTech #FoodSecurity #FreshProduce #ClimateAction #ResponsibleProduction

Our researchers at the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA) are at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to combat climate change stresses and enhance the sustainability and resilience of food production. Dr Helen Onyeaka, FIFST, FHEA, Deputy Director of BISCA, is leading pioneering research efforts, from creating new biodegradable packaging from waste to using microorganisms like algae for sustainable, resource-efficient food production.   BISCA promotes the implementation of innovative solutions like microbial based food production and food waste valorisation in real-world scenarios.   Discover more about this crucial research and the impact BISCA is making here: https://lnkd.in/e4AhwnAV #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodSecurity #FoodWaste #ThrivingPlanet

🌍🍽️ #WorldFoodDay🌱 Today, we’re reminded of the urgent need for sustainable food systems that reduce waste and ensure access to nutritious food for all. 🌾🍇 At #BResilient, we’re supporting #SMEs to transform #byproducts into valuable resources, contributing to a greener, more #resilient future. ♻️💡 Together, we can tackle global food challenges and create a sustainable path forward. 🌿🍏 #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodSystems #Bioeconomy European Commission | European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) | European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) | European Clusters Alliance

How can the Agri-food sector contribute towards a #NaturePositive future? The agri-food system encompasses all activities related to the inputs, production, processing, distribution, consumption and disposal of food globally. And whilst the sector cannot function or survive without biodiversity and a healthy ecosystem, the system also poses a significant threat to #Nature. Therefore, there’s high potential for businesses in the agri-food system to contribute to a nature-positive economy, by following these priority actions: 🌎 Reduce freshwater use. 🌎 Avoid, reduce and remove greenhouse gas emissions across the entire value chain. 🌎 Avoid the degradation - and accelerate the regeneration - of land and ecosystems. 🌎 Promote circularity and innovate products, practices and technologies. 🌎 Collaborate, educate, support and advocate across the supply chain. Read the sector-specific guidance for the agri-food system developed as part of a broader collaboration with the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and the World Economic Forum (WEF). 🔗 Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Q0HVRj

Thriving Planet | In 2023, over 330 million people faced acute food insecurity, driven by conflict, rising costs, and climate change, which is increasingly threatening crops as global food demand rises. Our researchers are changing how the world secures future food supplies, by creating more resilient agricultural crops and developing innovative technologies for food production. Dr Helen Onyeaka, FIFST, FHEA, Deputy Director for the Birmingham Institute for Sustainability & Climate Action, is leading research on using microorganisms, like algae, to produce sustainable, resource-efficient food. Her work also addresses food waste by extending shelf life and converting waste into valuable products like biodegradable plastics. This research is a key step toward a more resilient and sustainable food supply chain. Find out more about this vital research and watch the full film to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4AhwnAV #FoodSecurity #sustainability #FoodWaste

How could a shift to sustainability unlock $10 trillion in annual benefits? A recent study suggests that a transition to sustainable food systems could not only bring $10tn in annual benefits, but also improve human health and mitigate the climate crisis. 💰 Experts also say that our existing #FoodSystems destroy more value than they create due to hidden environmental and medical costs, in effect, borrowing from the future to take profits today. 🌍 To break the cycle and pave the way for more sustainable food systems, we need to change the way we produce and consume food. Learn more how new technology, smallholder farmers and turning fields into carbon sinks could help change our food systems for people and the planet. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dVHEtbG2

In a world where sustainability and food security often seem at odds, it’s crucial to find innovative solutions 🌍 🍽️ One of VTT iBEX' teams delves into this complex challenge, exploring how technology, policy and collaboration can bridge the gap. Let’s drive a positive change! #Sustainability #Food #Innovation #VTTiBEX https://hubs.ly/Q02n7wlh0

Sustainability in the🌱 agri-food sector starts with innovation! From 👩🌾farm to🍴fork, embrace technological advancements, management strategies, and institutional reforms to foster a more sustainable future for food. #H2020FoodSis #PracticeAbstractFriday Learn more in our Practice Abstract No. 15!: https://lnkd.in/eVBRdqEK

🌾🌍 In 2024, the imperative is to fortify our agricultural efforts to confront the threat of famine and soaring food prices. 🌱🌐Farmers stand as architects of a sustainable future, urging us to embrace innovation to increase yields and strengthen food security. 🚀💡 Let's sow the seeds of prosperity by adopting modern practices, paving the way for a better and more secure future. #AgriculturalInnovation  continue reading>>https://lnkd.in/dcsR4wPK #FoodSecurity #SustainableFarming #Prosperity2024 #InnovateForFuture

Today is Earth Day! This morning, while walking to a local bakery for breakfast, I was reminded and regrounded as to why I do what I do each day - it is for our kids and the generations to come - giving them a planet that can produce enough food for all. Resharing our Corteva Agriscience Sustainability Report because it shows the journey of focus and dedication to enabling farmers to produce more with less. Proud to have contributed and continue to bring data-backed sustainably-advantaged innovations to farmers. #initforfarmers #initforfoodsecurity #initforgood #agricultureinnovation #sustainability