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What is a food systems approach? Why is it crucial for citizens in the EU? What can institutions do to to address the impacts of food production and consumption on the planet and society? ?? https://lnkd.in/eHKPPwyZ This article is part of our campaign www.feddt campaign, delving into the core themes and recommendations for the EU elections of 2024.

What's driving the day in the Plant-Based policy agenda? Dive in for a read on EU elections, the drive to ban meaty names for #plantbased foods & the much-vaunted Commission's Strategic Dialogue on agriculture https://lnkd.in/eEUHfrx7

(USA Week 29, ending July 19th) #producemarketupdate Big news kind of Weekend [AG: Time for Change - Overcoming Freely Available Information Disparity in Australia's Fresh Produce Industry] ProduceIQ Index:?$1.13/pound,?down -10.3?percent?over prior week The ProduceIQ Index dropped 10.3% to $1.13 per pound due to extreme heat affecting Western U.S. growing regions, causing pest and disease issues. Relief is expected later in the week as the heat moves east, but strong winds may trigger wildfires. The Eastern U.S. faces heavy rain, impacting crop volumes. Green bean prices hit a ten-year high at $31 due to supply issues. Plum tomato prices also rose to $23 amid low supply. Cherry prices dropped to a ten-year low at $30, with supply expected to peak soon. ? Plum tomato prices rose 6% to $23, a ten-year high, due to low supply from East and West growers. ? Cherry prices dropped to a ten-year low of $30, ideal for promotion. Supply will peak in the next two weeks. ----- [AG: The disappointing reality is that our fresh produce growers are kept in the dark due to a lack of consistent, freely available updates on the production and market state of Australia's fresh produce. This omission undermines transparency, accountability and the effectiveness of industry representatives. The current shortcoming in the commitment to provide these crucial freely updates is disheartening. To bridge this information gap, there is an urgent need for renewed dedication to transparency and accountability. Platforms such as Agronometrics USA agronometrics.com, ProduceIQ produceiq.com and USDA Market News https://lnkd.in/d7xDDiuX, which offer essential, free, and current reports on the USA fresh produce industry, should serve as models for potential solutions. Our growers lack access to essential, freely available, and real-time information on market conditions, post-farm gate prices and trends. This deficiency, coupled with inadequate support and the lack of courage from industry representatives and post-farm gate operators who prioritize self-promotion, undermines the long-term sustainability and profitability of our growers. The absence of these resources leaves our growers vulnerable and jeopardizes the industry's future. Meanwhile, post-farm gate operators will continue to exploit the limited information for their own profit or restrict access to vital data through subscription models, further extracting profits from the growers on whom their businesses rely. The lack of transparency in our fresh produce supply chain underscores the need for initiative, courage and determination from our industry representatives. Closing this gap is critical to disrupt the current status quo - which favours post-farm gate operators, and to foster a more equitable and sustainable industry for our food producers.] ----- https://lnkd.in/g4BZ2Tza

There has been plenty of speculation about what the outcome of November’s U.S. elections could mean for ag and food policy - and what the spill over effects could be for Canada. Regardless of the election results, we already know of important developments south of the border that Canadian ag and food will need to keep an eye on in 2025. Justin Shepherd and I discuss in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gns_pdV8

?????? Farmers' protests are reshaping the political landscape in Europe as the elections approach. From Poland to the Netherlands, farmers are raising their voices on issues ranging from market competition to environmental sustainability. But what's driving this wave of activism, and how are policymakers responding? Our latest blog post, 'Yielding Insights: Cultivating Change in European Agriculture,' explores these questions and more. As the European Parliament elections loom, the protests underscore a deep-seated frustration among farmers. They're grappling with stiff competition from inexpensive imports, rising production costs, and concerns over the environmental impacts of initiatives like the Green Deal strategy. These concerns aren't just economic; they're also deeply political, influencing voter sentiment and even election outcomes. Our research delves into the intricate relationship between farmers, policymakers, and citizens. We surveyed over 600 policymakers across the EU and its member states, uncovering a keen awareness of the significant influence wielded by European farmers. Policymakers understand that farmers aren't just advocating for themselves; they're also advocating for fundamental societal needs like food security and affordability. However, the support for farmers' protests isn't as clear-cut as one might expect. Despite concessions from the EU and shifts in policy, there's a disconnect between farmers' demands and broader citizen sentiment. While some member states, like the Netherlands, have seen consolidation of political power around farming issues, this isn't reflected uniformly across the EU. What's driving this disparity in support? Join us as we unpack these findings and explore the implications for European agriculture and policymaking. Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4b8JTbh #EuropeanAgriculture #FarmersProtests #PolicyInsights"

?????? Farmers' protests are reshaping the political landscape in Europe as the elections approach. From Poland to the Netherlands, farmers are raising their voices on issues ranging from market competition to environmental sustainability. But what's driving this wave of activism, and how are policymakers responding? Our latest blog post, 'Yielding Insights: Cultivating Change in European Agriculture,' explores these questions and more. As the European Parliament elections loom, the protests underscore a deep-seated frustration among farmers. They're grappling with stiff competition from inexpensive imports, rising production costs, and concerns over the environmental impacts of initiatives like the Green Deal strategy. These concerns aren't just economic; they're also deeply political, influencing voter sentiment and even election outcomes. Our research delves into the intricate relationship between farmers, policymakers, and citizens. We surveyed over 600 policymakers across the EU and its member states, uncovering a keen awareness of the significant influence wielded by European farmers. Policymakers understand that farmers aren't just advocating for themselves; they're also advocating for fundamental societal needs like food security and affordability. However, the support for farmers' protests isn't as clear-cut as one might expect. Despite concessions from the EU and shifts in policy, there's a disconnect between farmers' demands and broader citizen sentiment. While some member states, like the Netherlands, have seen consolidation of political power around farming issues, this isn't reflected uniformly across the EU. What's driving this disparity in support? Join us as we unpack these findings and explore the implications for European agriculture and policymaking. Read the full blog post here: https://bit.ly/4b9vUSB #EuropeanAgriculture #FarmersProtests #PolicyInsights"

Dude. No. This article cites the FDA as having approved a handful of companies for production of cultured meat. This argument serves as the author's factual basis for the cultured meat's being viable. Maybe the cultured meat is ok, but the FDA's saying so surely does not make it so. The FDA, itself, is unduly incentivized to rule the way the lobbyists want it to. Therefore the FDA approval is null & void. That said, eat whatever you figure is good for you. No conflict of interest! Bottom line: you're not getting anything more official out of the FDA than that which your common sense will tell you. Gee, it's about food. It's almost as though this article's aim is to de humanize the reader into not trusting your own gut instinct about the materials you're going to stick into your guts. Link to contrary article on science (dot) org about how the FDA poorly handles its own conflicts of interest: https://lnkd.in/gKQ-vy7r

The federal Farm Bill, which governs the nation's food, farm and nutrition assistance programs, is supposed to be updated every five years. The current Farm Bill, enacted in 2018, was to expire at the end of September 2023, but Congress was unable to reach an agreement and extended the 2018 measure for one year. That extension expires at the end of this month. And while it seems more likely than not that another extension will be needed, a coalition of leading organizations seeking a better food system is laying down its marker for its Farm Bill priorities. Read about the coalition's agenda — which Local Food Forum supports — and consider adding your organization's or company's name to the letter by the deadline this Thursday. All the details on the Local Food Forum website. https://wix.to/GsfbEEs Center for Science in the Public Interest Environmental Working Group Food Research & Action Center National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Union of Concerned Scientists UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION

The federal Farm Bill, which governs the nation's food, farm and nutrition assistance programs, is supposed to be updated every five years. The current Farm Bill, enacted in 2018, was to expire at the end of September 2023, but Congress was unable to reach an agreement and extended the 2018 measure for one year. That extension expires at the end of this month. And while it seems more likely than not that another extension will be needed, a coalition of leading organizations seeking a better food system is laying down its marker for its Farm Bill priorities. Read about the coalition's agenda — which Local Food Forum supports — and consider adding your organization's or company's name to the letter by the deadline this Thursday. All the details on the Local Food Forum website. https://wix.to/GsfbEEs Center for Science in the Public Interest Environmental Working Group Food Research & Action Center National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Union of Concerned Scientists UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION

"The month of June is a wild one. The month is designated as National Dairy Month, where we celebrate and recognize the importance and significance of the entire industry, from the cow and producer, the processors and manufacturers, retailers, and consumers and the impact we have on millions across the globe. At the same time, most state legislatures in the northeast are wrapping up their legislative sessions for the year." Learn more in the Q2 #LegislativeUpdate: https://lnkd.in/eEUUwCUi #NDFSA #NortheastDairyMagazine