The promise of tech in delivering circular smallholder farms
Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are just a few examples of technologies that are popping up in the news. But what will be their impact on agribusiness…
China is the world’s largest producer of Tilapia (32% of global production) the second most farmed food fish species in the world that is playing a key role in food…
What are partners for? How a common vision can guide successful partnerships
The year 2019, a year full of expectations, could not have started on a better footing: our partners looking for solutions and delivering results. After all, what are partners for?…
On International Day of Forests we advocate for more support for responsible palm oil, soy and other commodities
Today is the International Day of Forests, a day to honor and enjoy forests. Most days we rush without paying too much attention past the forests in our lives, those…
Farming families, the cornerstone of sustainable cocoa
Boosting the sustainability of the cocoa sector has until now focused on working with smallholder cocoa farmers including farmer cooperatives which are largely dominated by men. Agricultural services, trainings and…
What are a few of the moments in 2018 that gave you confidence Farmfit was on to something? “2018 was a really successful year for Farmfit, and I have…
10 years back and 10 years forward – hopes and fears for agri-supply chains
Reflections from Olam CEO, Sunny Verghese and Joost Oorthuizen on agricultural developments over the last 10 years, the challenges we still face for the future and best practices in creating…
Verified Sourcing Areas: Reaching sustainability at scale
This blog was originally posted on Global Landscapes Forum. Optimizing sustainable production of agricultural commodities. Rising global demand for responsibly produced agricultural commodities means that businesses and governments in…
Towards a gender approach in the Ethiopian flower sector
This blog is written by Jochem Schneemann from Fair & Sustainable Consulting and published on their website on November 27, 2018 At global level there is increasing evidence…
Can Champagne help us think bigger on sustainability?
With reports of commodity-driven deforestation accelerating, sustainability in countries like Brazil and Indonesia needs a regional approach similar to that enjoyed by gourmet brands like Champagne.
Aquascapes: a sustainable landscape approach for the sea
Over the past decades the aquaculture sector has been growing enormously, and continues to grow faster than other major food production sectors. Nowadays, 53% of all fish consumed comes from…
Interview: Fitrian Ardiansyah on sustainable palm oil production
This interview was originally posted on Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). Can you tell us more about IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative and how the organisation plays a role in…
5 reasons companies are collaborating to end deforestation
This blog was originally posted on GreenBiz. Agricultural and forestry commodities, such as soy, palm oil, beef, timber and cocoa, are some of the leading causes of rainforest destruction…