Top 5 for Aug. 29: Organic news to help you grow
Brazil’s organic lulo, Greece wildfire consumes organic farm, organic farming and honeybees and new fund for post-harvest supply chain. Read more.
August 26, 2024
How does organic farming benefit honey bees?
Organic farming and flower strips promote the health of honey bees. In their vicinity, colonies grow stronger and are generally healthier. Read more at Phys.org.
Innovation in regenerative agriculture with organic lulo
Bioma Colombia, an emerging startup in the agro-food sector, is pioneering the production of organic lulo in regenerative agroforestry systems. Read more at Fresh Plaza.
Wildfire was ‘sad moment’ for Greek veg production
One organic farm is understood to have been completely destroyed as a result of the enormous fire which spread across East Attica last week. Read more at Fruitnet.
Report outlines top concerns in California organic agriculture
The explosive growth of organic agriculture in the U.S.,reflected in a 90% increase in organic farms from 2011 to 2021, has come at a cost for some farmers. With new farming operations increasing the supply of organic commodities, along with consolidation of buyers, growers report their profit margins are not what they used to be. Read more at California Ag Today.
PHT Investment Group Launches $200M PE Fund for Food Supply Chain Innovation
PHT Investment Group, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm owned by JL White Investments, has introduced a new fund to support its targeted mission of transforming the post-harvest infrastructure sector. Read more at Global Ag Investing.