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Excited to share the stage with my close friend and colleague David Hawley, PhD. and Rachel Porter as our Moderator. The traditional approach of applying light from above, and more is better, is being CHALLENGED! It is time to recalibrate our approach to lighting design for Cannabis Cultivation especially in a world with increasing energy costs and with plenty of growers having limited electrical capacities to start. What if I told you, you could increase your total yield by 30% while increasing both your premium to small flower ratio and your flower to trim ratio per square foot at the same time by just redistributing your current energy usage/lighting. Would you believe me? If this were true you would not only increase your yield but the value of that yield per square foot ($$/ft2) while simultaneously diluting your cost/lb, and in the right system with no additional labor/other direct costs incurred. Thus your production efficiency taking an aggressive pivot! The data is clear and I am excited to collaborate with David to continue to drive this home! What we discuss could be the linchpin for some growers - staying in business or failing.

With… 🐞70-80% fewer insects 🪱60-70% of EU soils in poor health 🪶Half a billion fewer birds in the last 40 years 🗑️20% of food lost or wasted 🐄Overconsumption of animal proteins Europe needs ambitious policies to prevent environmental destruction, protect farmer livelihoods, and ensure future food security. Instead, Europe has witnessed its leaders downgrade measures designed to protect in favour of short-term "fixes"🫣 With EU farms in steep decline, such measures will do nothing to help farmers📉 Instead, they are the first to suffer the consequences💰🤒   Europe needs political courage that is based on science to ensure: 🌱 a transition to agroecology 💸 that public money supports and rewards activities leading to a healthier society 🍎 EU agriculture is the basis of a healthy, seasonal, more plant-based and local diets 🧑🌾 that the rural economy is inclusive, fair and attractive for new generations Hear more from Faustine Bas-Defossez via La Coopération Agricole - LUZERNE DE FRANCE's (presentation in French)👇 https://lnkd.in/eXvH6h79

Australia can and should do more to advance food security in the Indo-Pacific region. With ubiquitous food price inflation and growing inequality of food access, governments are seeing food insecurity as a trigger for discontent and political instability. Climate change poses further threats to geopolitical stability and regional prosperity. But there are solutions. For decades, Australia has been a valued source of agricultural innovation. Productivity improvements have been realized in hostile physical environments characterized by variable and extreme weather conditions. Public investment through CSIRO, state agriculture departments, and universities – coupled with a vibrant agri-business sector – has contributed to Australia’s food export competitiveness. Internationally, Australia’s agricultural research community has established an envied reputation through the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR). Established in 1982, ACIAR has played a unique role in establishing and financing research partnerships between Australian institutions and national agricultural research organizations, mainly in the Indo-Pacific region. For more details: https://lnkd.in/ghiZ-SZz My sincere thanks to Advance for providing me the opportunity to share these thoughts at its 2024 Annual Gala Dinner in Sydney (below). Together, we celebrated the achievements of Australians living and working overseas, international alumni of Aussie universities, and recent migrants to Australia who are innovating in their fields. The Crawford Fund | Advance Global Australians | Special Envoy for Global Food Security Dr. Cary Fowler

Day 2 of the SASTA Congress is in full swing! 🌾 From engaging talks on sustainable farming practices to networking with industry leaders, today's agenda is packed with valuable sessions. Don't miss out on the highlights—stay tuned to our feed for the latest updates! https://lnkd.in/dHftRDtj #SASTA2024 #SustainableFarming #AgricultureInnovation"

“There is a lot of uncertainty in the world, with volatile geopolitics, unpredictable weather, and complex supply chains all contributing to a challenging time for #agriculture and world #foodsecurity. One of the key #benefits of using #biostimulants is that they reduce that uncertainty, helping farmers and their crops cope better with whatever may come.” Biostimulants offer a viable solution to problems caused by #climatechange. Find out more in the NewAG International Yearbook: https://lnkd.in/dRxA_m9k

#Bioschamp #circulareconomy #blueconomy #organicproduction #mushroombusiness 🍄🍄🍄as a validator of scientific results, Ekofungi contributes in the research about possibilities of replacing traditional materials in mushroom growing technology and reduce pesticide aplication! 🍄🍄🍄we suceed in intention to proof that we can find materials which will replace a peat and help our planet to survive😃😃 🍄🍄🍄if you have a time, take a look on video and hear what we had done👇

Come see Carol-Ann Myers and me at Booth #13 in Ag Village. We are here to talk about people strategy, business road maps, and change management or to just say Hi! National Grain and Feed Association

50 Years, 50 Stories! We want to hear from YOU! Share your favorite FPRA Volusia/Flagler memory or the most valuable lesson you’ve learned. Use #FPRAVF50 for a chance to win a special prize! Join the Celebration! Secure your spot at our 50th Anniversary event, honoring the best in communication! Get your tickets now: https://lnkd.in/gFGeJpTf We’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary by giving you a chance to win a special prize! Here’s how to enter: 1. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: Post or comment your favorite FPRA Volusia/Flagler memory, the most valuable lesson you’ve learned, or how being part of our chapter has impacted your career. You can share a photo, video, or comment! 2. 𝐔𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐠: Make sure to use #FPRAVF50 in your post. 3. 𝐓𝐚𝐠 𝐔𝐬: Tag our official FPRA Volusia/Flagler Chapter account in your posts so we don’t miss your entry. The winner will be randomly selected from all entries and announced on September 26 during our 50th Anniversary Celebration at Rock Bottom Brewery.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 l High-level V4+ Conference on Environment and Health in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) was organized jointly by the Ministry of the Environment and the Ministry of Health in cooperation with the RECETOX Centre of Masaryk University on 11 March 2024. It served as a multisectoral platform to discuss CEE challenges and lessons learned, and it also outlined opportunities and priority actions to tackle identified challenges. Participants from nine CEE countries and high-level representatives from the World Health Organization and the European Environment Agency were present. The conference focused on human exposure to environmental pollution and identified the most pressing challenges relevant to the region of Central and Eastern Europe as well as priority actions to tackle them in the field of: ✅ chemical pollution of ambient and indoor air ✅ impact of chemical exposures on child development and health ✅ complex urban exposures. ✅ high-level multisectoral science-to-policy panel on Safe environment for healthy and resilient communities – a need for enhanced knowledge and strengthened intersectoral collaboration. There was a fruitful dialogue among prominent researchers, national ministries, institutions, and industry representatives with international research consortia and organizations and stakeholders, including civil society and industries. We were able to identify common challenges but also a way forward. 🇨🇿 Tisková zpráva: https://lnkd.in/er7F_Kvb 🇬🇧 Press release: https://lnkd.in/ecyq6wVr Masarykova univerzita Brno Ministerstvo zdravotnictví České republiky Ministerstvo životního prostředí Přírodovědecká fakulta MU #recetox #brnoregion

Azo Root: Better roots, recovery, stress mitigation, overall plant health, and 3Bar's role in delivering healthy microbes for greener golf courses.⛳ Watch Harrell's LLC's video breaking down the science behind this innovation: https://hubs.la/Q02xLDd80