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Top news of the week: 05.05.2022.

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@SoilAssociation shared
On Apr 29, 2022
Thanks for everyone who joined our #MainstreamAgroecology conference yesterday. Our Director of Policy @jolewissa has summarised her key takeaways from the conference - have a read here https://t.co/oLWrZ1uvXN https://t.co/BXvfzlZvy7
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Nature, Net Zero and Food Security: exploring the agroecological solution

Nature, Net Zero and Food Security: exploring the agroecological solution

As IDDRI argued in Ten Years for Agroecology, reducing demand for industrial grain-fed meat could release land pressure and allow both land sharing and land sparing for …

@AgFunder shared
On May 5, 2022
Ag Carbon Market Map: Meet the companies helping to harness the benefits of regenerative farming https://t.co/IpjmnQuvGn
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Ag Carbon Market Map: Meet the 58 companies helping to harness the benefits of regenerative farming

Ag Carbon Market Map: Meet the 58 companies helping to harness the benefits of regenerative farming

Agri-carbon markets are becoming more viable thanks to smart program design and innovative tech from a number of companies, writes Matthew Guinness.

@guardianeco shared
On Apr 30, 2022
From bowls club to mushroom farm: how a new generation is reimagining life on the land https://t.co/LGR8AO7VLT
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From bowls club to mushroom farm: how a new generation is reimagining life on the land

From bowls club to mushroom farm: how a new generation is reimagining life on the land

Semi-rural Queensland communities are welcoming small-scale farmers with sustainability in their sights

@SoilAssociation shared
On May 3, 2022
#Agroecology is sustainable farming that works with nature 🌿 https://t.co/QLT6y7l8UF 🌱 Many agroecological farmers use methods like #covercropping to support healthy soils on their land What sustainable soil practices do you use? 👇 #SaveSoil #ConsciousPlanet https://t.co/okeYrd0mPC
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What is Agroecology?

What is Agroecology?

Agroecology is sustainable farming that works with nature. Agroecology promotes farming practices that; Mitigate climate change - reducing emissions, recycling resources and …

@SoilAssociation shared
On May 5, 2022
Read how Worcestershire farmer Adrian Steele turned a #blackgrass problem into a successful #organic business. 👨‍🌾 Learn about his 30+ years of farming & tips on successful management of organic arable farms 👉 https://t.co/uU1m6Dv5d0 #SACFunding #OrganicFarming #Farming #CSS https://t.co/nuhP0B0Xzz
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Chapel Farm - Arable with livestock

Chapel Farm - Arable with livestock

Faced with a bad blackgrass problem, Worcestershire farmer Adrian Steele converted to organic to reduce his weed problem and improve soil health. Having a heavy clay soil meant …

@farmingfirst shared
On May 3, 2022
The farming sector is vital to Africa’s development 🌽 New research from @WitsUniversity in South Africa sheds new light on what is needed to boost crop yields – and sustainability. More via @ConversationUK 👇 https://t.co/eJoI7GI7qC
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@SoilAssociation shared
On Apr 29, 2022
#Farmerled research empowers farmers to find #naturefriendly solutions to the problems they face🌿 @IFarmers connects farmers with researchers to conduct their own trials, enabling them to test ideas and transition to more #sustainable farming in the UK: https://t.co/wR304uhYLn https://t.co/cSVY5E1FeO
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To achieve agroecology; we need farmer-led research

To achieve agroecology; we need farmer-led research

Working alongside the research community they can get the evidence and confidence to invest in innovations that build nature into their farm and reduce artificial chemicals whilst …

@SusFoodTrust shared
On Apr 29, 2022
Daily News Digest - Friday 29th April - Import checks, fish on drugs, George Eustice on agroforestry & American animal welfare https://t.co/a0Opv8dSaw
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Daily News Digest

Daily News Digest

Import checks, biosolids and George Eustice on agroforestry and American animal welfare The government has announced a delay to import checks on goods coming into the UK from the …