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In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, John Maman from Nutrien Financial and Jason Newton, Nutrien's Chief Global Economist, analyze the shift in farm revenue as we approach 2024. Learn about the "new normal" in crop incomes and what that means for growers dealing with financial pressures. This episode is for anyone interested in the economic trends affecting agriculture right now. Listen here: https://bit.ly/3V3efWy

Speaking of familiar faces, you may find one on page 8 and 10! Regardless, I highly suggest reading the entire review and supporting the vital work of the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems.

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Thrilled to see this important article in print - civil society organisations have a vital role to play in #foodsystems #governance in Australia, not least because the Australian food system - like systems everywhere - is entering a period of intensifying polycrisis. What we need are more transparent, participatory and inclusive processes that have as their goal food system transformation - not merely mild reforms to the destructive and inequitable status quo, where some eat well and growing numbers of others do not. The abstract describes it well: "As social, environmental, climate change, and public health challenges mount, there is growing recognition that many of the roots of these con­temporary crises are to be found in the nature and trajectory of the dominant food and agricultural systems. Consequently, a growing number of Australian civil society organizations (CSOs) seek to engage in processes of food system governance to address concerns of health and wellbeing, sustainability, and resilience. This paper summa­rizes a case study that explored the characteristics, values, and activities of seven food-related CSOs and identified the factors that enable or hinder their work. The results revealed that while the abil­ity of CSOs to influence food system governance has been modest to date, some progress is being made, particularly regarding food systems govern­ance processes at the local government level, point­ing to the possibility of more participatory forms of local food system governance developing." Full article online: https://lnkd.in/g6Nvzni7 This article is the final one in the collaborative ARC Discovery Project led by Belinda Reeve at USyd, with fellow Partner Investigators Karen Charlton and Amy Carrad (see the full project outputs here - https://lnkd.in/gMphf3ye). My Sustain colleague Beth Ciesielski and Rebecca Smits also worked on this final publication. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with this wonderful team over many years and I'm proud of all this project achieved, advancing the cause of food system transformation in Australia.

Cal Hardage dives deep into one of the most vital principles for a successful ranching business: consistency. Whether it's maintaining the health of your livestock, managing land, or handling finances, the power of routine cannot be overstated. He shares how creating healthy habits and reliable systems can streamline daily operations, ensuring long-term growth and sustainability. Tune in to hear practical tips on how to develop habits that stick, and discover why consistency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of every thriving ranch. https://lnkd.in/gFYPKPVp

🐑🐏 AHA, in collaboration with WoolProducers Australia Ltd. and Sheep Producers Australia, hosted a workshop focused on refreshing the National Sheep Industry Biosecurity Strategy, with key industry and government representatives contributing insights, ideas and strategies for future sheep biosecurity activities. 💡 Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4g9uQAG

Proud to see Hedgerow Farms featured in this short documentary series on carbon capture as part of the Farming for our Future: Solutions from the Fields video series. This project is a collaboration of the Center for Land-Based Learning, Bright Coast Productions, with guidance from Yolo County farmers and other partners. This activity is funded in part by the California Arts Council, a state agency. https://lnkd.in/gA7yyhPN

This short little video explains the value of #hedgerows on farms. There are so many benefits, including protecting the soil from erosion, building biodiversity, and sequestering carbon. In fact, research shows hedgerows sequester carbon about 36% more effectively than adjacent farmland, regardless of soil types! That's super helpful for #climatechangemitigation. Plus, hedgerows are beautiful and attract birds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife. Funding is available for #Californiafarmers to plant hedgerows with #nativeplants. We'll be sharing more #farmergrant opportunities in the new year. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, congrats to Center for Land-Based Learning and Hedgerow Farms for this interesting look at a valuable regenerative agricultural practice. Enjoyed watching it. #climatemitigation #regenerativeagriculture #Californiaagriculture #YoloCounty

If you haven't read it already, remember to take a look at our half-year report for 2024, featuring our Farmer Owner Emilia Astrenius from Lövåsa Farm, Sweden. 🌾 Emilia's story is highlighted on the front page and throughout the report. You can get to know her in the video below 👇 Check out the report to learn more the progress we and our farmer owners have made over the past six months. 📈 https://lnkd.in/d2BzWQi4

Now the programme including all speakers is available - a great diversity of cellular agriculture topics