Farming for Nature’s Post

🦋Recognising sustainable farming practices 🐮 CAFRE has reinforced its commitment to sustainable farming practices and environmental stewardship by successfully renewing its membership of the LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Marque scheme. LEAF Marque is an internationally recognised farm assurance scheme which operates worldwide across 19 countries and aims to promote sustainable practices that create a more resilient food and farming system that enriches nature and biodiversity. Read more ⬇ https://lnkd.in/enDG5dnq

🌾 Global Cover Crops Market to Grow Amid Rising Livestock Feed Demand & Sustainable Farming Expansion 🌱 The Global Cover Crops Market is set to witness strong growth driven by the rising demand for livestock feed and the expansion of sustainable farming operations worldwide. 📊 According to TechSci Research, the market was valued at USD 1.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.98% during 2026–2030. According to Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil cover can be maximized by planting cover crops, annual crops, and perennial crops and leaving crop residues and living mulches on the ground. Soil health practices that maintain cover year-round improve soil health and protect soil from wind and water erosion. According to FAO,GSP adopts a systematic awareness raising campaign on how soil relates to people's everyday lives not only as part of the World Soil Day. 🔗 Read the full report for more insights: https://lnkd.in/gbPrVw3G 🔹 Key Market Drivers: Sustainable Agriculture Practices: Increasing global focus on soil health, erosion control, and biodiversity enhancement is accelerating the adoption of cover crops. Livestock Feed Demand: Cover crops like clover, rye, and vetch are increasingly used as nutrient-rich forage, supporting the rising demand for high-quality animal feed. Government Support & Subsidies: Many countries are introducing agricultural incentives and sustainability programs to encourage farmers to integrate cover crops into crop rotations. Organic Food Movement: The surge in organic farming is prompting farmers to use natural soil enrichment methods — with cover crops being a key solution. Climate Resilience: Cover crops improve water retention and nutrient cycling, helping farms adapt to erratic weather and drought conditions. 🌍 Outlook: With growing awareness of regenerative agriculture and environmental conservation, cover crops are becoming a cornerstone of global efforts to achieve long-term soil fertility, food security, and farm sustainability. Major companies operating in Global Cover Crops Market are: Yield10 Bioscience Advance Cover Crops Johnston Seed Company Cope Seeds & Grain Hancock Farm & Seed Co. ProHarvest Seeds, Inc. Hudson Valley Seed Co Lidea Seeds AGF Seeds CAPSTONE SEEDS SOUTH AFRICA #CoverCrops #SustainableAgriculture #LivestockFeed #SoilHealth #OrganicFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateSmartFarming #TechSciResearch

Dear landowners, join our Pilot Program! 🇵🇹 We are looking for lands to continue piloting the solution that 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬  in the process. 🌱 ANIMOB matches livestock farmers with landowners and turn land management costs into financial opportunities. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧? Landowners benefit from holistic grazing that ensures sustainable vegetation management and soil regeneration, preventing overgrazing. Over time, landowners can expect: • Effective vegetation management using grazing as the key tool • Enhanced biodiversity and soil health, increasing land value. • Compliance with ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards. • Increased community support through sustainable practices. • Eligibility for carbon credits (farmers may qualify for PEPAC subsidies). • Reduced risk of damage to equipment or cash crops. • Greater resilience against floods, droughts, and wildfires. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 By partnering with ANIMOB, livestock farmers gain access to new grazing lands, enabling them to: • Expand herds and reduce feed costs by accessing additional pasture areas. • Build long-term partnerships with landowners • Benefit from maintained infrastructure that supports animal welfare. • Enjoy seamless collaboration with landowners, with ANIMOB handling logistics and admin. 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 🌍 Livestock can be allies in restoring our landscapes. Through holistic grazing we mimic the movements of herbivore herds on the land. As Ichsani Wheeler, PhD explained in the podcast, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬. With fewer wild animals in forests and grasslands, managed livestock like cows, sheep, or goats can replicate their ecological role. Animals cycle nutrients by consuming grass and returning those 💩 nutrients to the soil. Their constant movement ensures balanced nutrient distribution, preventing overgrazing or nutrient depletion. That’s why we founded ANIMOB - our mission is to create a world where herds migrate again according to the lands needs, stewarded by the people who speak the language of nature. 🌱 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 We’re seeking landowners to participate in the pilot program integrating livestock into their lands for regenerative land management. We’re looking for: • Lands of 5 hectares or more in Portugal. • Crop farms, agroforestry, montado, solar parks, or forests—any land requiring vegetation management. 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬, and help us find the right lands to expand our mission! 🙏

🐔 Exploring higher-welfare farming in the Netherlands Last week, Compassion in World Farming organised study tours for company delegates from Thailand, Belgium, Japan, and the Netherlands to experience higher-welfare broiler farming first-hand. ▪️ Participants visited HatchTech Incubation Technology headquarters, where the Hubbard and HatchTech teams shared insights on higher-welfare broiler production, regulations, and market trends. ▪️ The programme also included a visit to Kip van de Boer, Beter Leven 1 Star farm and a supermarket stop, where participants saw higher-welfare products displayed on the shelves. ▪️ The following day, the tour continued at Windstreek Farm, where farmer Robert Nijkamp showcased his innovative system that meets Beter Leven 1 Star standards and shared valuable first-hand insights in an open and engaging discussion with participants. These exchanges inspired meaningful conversations on how higher-welfare practices can be adapted in other regions, highlighting the power of collaboration in driving positive change for farm animals worldwide. 🐥🌍 Huge thanks to HatchTech, Hubbard, and Windstreek Farm for their warm hospitality and collaboration. 👉 Learn more about our next study tours and join the Better Chicken Business Network to stay connected 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emn-Zwcp Want to know more about Windstreek Broiler House? Read the Case Study 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e7wyvB3n #ChickenWelfare #BroilerWelfare #BetterChickenCommitment #BCC #EuropeanChickenCommitment #ECC

The University of Nevada, Reno is expanding research and outreach to help local farmers strengthen the state’s food security. Through its Experiment Station and Extension units, the university is supporting producers with drought-tolerant crops, precision irrigation, and workforce training. Programs like the Desert Farming Initiative and Nevada Farm Network connect growers with resources to improve sustainability and profitability. Extension programs also support Tribal agriculture and food entrepreneurship statewide. 👉 More on This Is Reno: https://buff.ly/zlL440a #thisisreno #renonews #reno #renonv #biggestlittlecity #localnews #renotahoe #journalism #northernnevada #renoheartsyou #renotahoeusa

New paper out today: Have the environmental benefits of insect farming been overstated? A critical review Corentin Biteau 🔸(lead author), Dustin Crummett, Katrina Loewy, Ren Ryba, Michael St. Jules and I analysed 350 studies on insect farming. The result of our work is published today in Biological Reviews and can be considered one of the most comprehensive literature review to date on the environmental impacts of insect farming in Europe. The study is open access (link in comments). 🪲 What we analyzed: The environmental impacts of insects when used for: 🔹 Pets (the main current market) 🔹 Humans 🔹 Livestock (particularly in aquaculture) 🔹 Fertilizers (frass) We also examined risks related to biodiversity and the potential spread of pathogens. 📊 Key findings: ➡️ The use of waste to feed insects, while potentially having a positive environmental impact, remains very limited. ➡️ When insects are fed with agricultural co-products, most life cycle analyses show greenhouse gas emissions higher than those of soy or fish meal (see Table 3), up to 10 times higher. ➡️ For pet food, the few available studies indicate an unfavorable environmental impact compared to conventionnal ingredients. ➡️ Insect-based fertilizers show interesting potential, but their large-scale impacts remain unknown. ➡️ Risks to biodiversity (in case of escape or genetic pollution) are largely underestimated. ➡️ There are major limitations in the scientific literature. We found very few studies on the environmental impact of pet food, nor on insect-based snacks or bars while those represent the vast majority of insect-based products available for humans. 🔍 These results call into question the massive public and private investments made in this sector in the name of ecological transition. For a quick overview, check out the conclusion and Table 3 of the article, which summarize the main studies on environmental impacts. :)

New on EnvironBuzz: Discover how rice-duck farming, a centuries-old Asian practice revived by modern farmers, is boosting rice yields while protecting the planet. This innovative method, known as the Aigamo system, shows how crops and animals can work together to reduce chemical use, cut emissions, and build climate resilience. Read the full article: How Rice-Duck Farming Boosts Yields and Sustainability https://lnkd.in/g-kx2Y7Z #Sustainability #Agroecology #ClimateSmartAgriculture #EnvironBuzz #SustainableFarming

🌾 Growing Hope, Opportunity, and the Future of Eswatini’s Agriculture 🌱 Ministry of Agriculture Principal Secretary Sydney Simelane says the E200 million Support Towards the Operationalization of the SADC Regional Agricultural Policy Project (STOSAR II) will boost farmer training, strengthen data systems, and drive innovation across Eswatini’s farming sector. Backed by the EU, FAO, and SADC, the new phase builds on past successes to make Eswatini’s agriculture smarter, greener, and more resilient. Read the full story: https://zurl.co/rCcCF #STOSARII #EswatiniAgriculture #FAO #EUinEswatini #SADC #FarmersFirst #FoodSecurity

From humble seedlings to fruit-laden trees — jackfruit farming is proving to be a game-changer for tropical farmers. 🌴 With deep roots in resilient agriculture, the jackfruit thrives in warm climates, tolerates drought, and flourishes even in red, well-drained soils like these. Each tree tells a story of patience and productivity — producing nutritious fruits, valuable timber, and even feed for livestock. As markets expand for both local consumption and value-added products (like jackfruit chips and vegan meat substitutes), this fruit is fast becoming a symbol of climate-smart farming. 👉 Investing in jackfruit farming means investing in a sustainable and profitable future for smallholders. #JackfruitFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture #ClimateSmartAgriculture #AgriBusiness #FruitFarming #SustainableFarming #FarmersOfAfrica

New Website Details Harmful Effects of Salmon Farming Practices from Evidence-Based Research  Salmon.info draws on over 300 peer-reviewed studies and reports to detail the downside of salmon farming.  The Atlantic Salmon Federation and the North Atlantic Salmon Fund are proud to announce the launch of salmon.info, a comprehensive evidence-based resource to educate the consumer market about the harmful effects of salmon farming practices that produce one of the world’s most consumed fish.   “The salmon farming industry claims to be one of the most sustainable proteins on the planet with minimal environmental impact,” said Neville Crabbe, executive director of communications at the Atlantic Salmon Federation. "Our goal for salmon.info is to provide accurate, accessible information on things the salmon farming industry doesn’t talk about so that consumers who are eating farmed salmon are informed.” For example, it takes more than one kilogram of wild caught fish to grow one kilogram of farmed Atlantic salmon, and tens of millions of farmed fish die prematurely in sea cages every year - a staggering waste of animal life and resources. There are severe consequences from sea-cage salmon farms on other species, especially wild Atlantic salmon.  Key features of salmon.info include:  - Access to nearly 300 vetted sources that provide in-depth insights into the impacts of open-net pen salmon farming.  - An AI assistant that can search the site’s database and answer questions from visitors.  - Intuitive, user-friendly design with plain-language summaries of all major topics.