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🌱 Agriculture: A Necessity for Growth and Development 🌾 In today's rapidly advancing world, it’s crucial to remember the foundational role that agriculture plays in driving sustainable growth and economic development. Agriculture is not just about food production; it is deeply intertwined with global challenges such as poverty, hunger, and climate change. As we strive towards more sustainable and technologically integrated farming practices, the agricultural sector holds immense potential for innovation. Precision farming, agro-tech, and sustainable land management are paving the way towards more efficient and environmentally friendly production methods. These advancements are not only boosting yield but also creating jobs and fostering economic stability in rural communities. Investing in agriculture means investing in our future. By focusing on agricultural development, we can address food security, provide job opportunities, and promote environmental sustainability. It is essential for policymakers, business leaders, and innovators to continue to collaborate and invest in this vital sector to fuel global development and prosperity. Let’s cultivate a future where agriculture continues to be a bedrock for growth and a beacon of innovation. 🌍💼 #Agriculture #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #FoodSecurity #AgriTech

Imagine transforming a farm to produce not only food but also building materials, fuel, and fodder, all while supporting the health of the soil, regulating the micro-climate, and sequestering carbon. It may sound too good to be true, but it's possible! By introducing just one change, this transformation can even produce a whole other crop. As the saying goes, "You just can't have too many trees." Let's continue to explore innovative ways to make our agriculture more sustainable and productive. #sustainability #agriculture #innovation

Learn more about the participation of SALIC Group’s CEO, Eng. Sulaiman AlRumaih, in Business 20 (B20), and the proposed recommendations on Sustainable Food System and Agriculture.

Deloitte and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business partnered to understand the return on investment that food and agriculture companies can generate from #sustainability investments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZEuyAkA

Agriculture is a major component of international trade, with countries specializing in different crops and food products, leading to global interdependence.Understanding these dynamics is crucial for addressing the complexities of food production, environmental sustainability, and economic development in the modern world.#AgricultureMatters #SustainableFarming 🌍 FarmToTable #SupportLocalFarmers 🌱

#ICYMI Did you miss our recent #CGIARSeminarSeries event: Reforming Agricultural Policies and Farm Support to Advance Sustainable Food System Transformation? Co-organized by IFPRI, CGIAR and the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), this event highlighted key IFPRI findings on the potential to repurpose existing agriculture policies and public support to accelerate the transformation of food systems to become more inclusive, resilient, sustainable, and healthy. Watch the recording here: https://ow.ly/fccC50QKbnp

2024 Global Agricultural Productivity Report in Washington, DC! This forum has provided powerful insights on how to scale agricultural innovations to ensure food security and sustainability. 🌱 Key takeaways: 1. Scaling Innovation: Leveraging both proven and emerging tools like precision agriculture and climate-smart practices. 2. Public-Private Partnerships: Strengthening collaborations to accelerate agricultural productivity. 3. Sustainability Focus: Addressing climate change through sustainable farming practices. 4. Empowering Smallholder Farmers: Supporting them with technology and access to markets. 5. Investment in R&D: Driving future breakthroughs for global food security.Center of Excellence in Sustainable Agriculture and Agribusiness Management(CESAAM) Egerton University Patience Mshenga Dickson Otieno #AgriProductivity24 #PoweringProductivity #GAPReport2024 #AgricultureInnovation #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #WashingtonDC

The global agricultural value chain stands on the precipice of an overhaul, driven by the mounting pressures of climate change, growing demand and unbalanced distribution. Agriculture faces the imperative to adapt – and financing could hold the key to unlocking its full potential. In this piece, Cordiant’s James MacLeod explores how reimagining the financial framework of agriculture could be the catalyst for the sustainable, resilient future our global food system requires. To read the full thought piece, please go to: https://lnkd.in/dQyyJAsg #GlobalFoodSystem #Agriculture #SustainableInvesting

Some really valuable lessons and insights from companies solving the challenges farming is facing, no matter where you are in the world. For those of us in the UK, New Zealand is a great comparison for challenges, and their solutions. There's a great guide for all corners of agriculture, whether it's dairy, pastoral, or pure AgTech. Take a look ⬇

The agricultural landscape is undergoing a complete transformation in England, Wales, and Scotland. The future policy has been outlined, allowing farmers to begin evaluating how to prepare their businesses for the upcoming challenges by 2030. Keep an eye out for these four emerging trends in the coming years: