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Check out our President, Rizpah Bellard, MA! Learn more about Symbrosia and what Rizpah does in the ag industry.

As we commemorate Youth Month & observe the inauguration of Cyril Ramaphosa for a second term as president of the republic, we consider the prospect of a young democracy coming to terms with its growth and the outcry of a people frustrated by high unemployment rates, corruption, poor service delivery and growing levels of inequality. Business leaders and their organisations have a critical role to play, and a change in mindset is seeing many corporates collaborating with government and community organisations in more positive partnerships. In one way, we’re seeing that play out on the national stage as political parties are forced to work together in the form of a coalition government. This quarter’s Sustainable Times highlights how companies can promote democracy and social justice.

Viola! it's the weekend💃💃💃💃💃 ☺If asked what the highlight of my week was, I would say: "you", yes, you, my amazing #linkedinfamily who like, comment and repost my posts. You, my amazing #connections who seize every opportunity to express your admiration for my passion for #agriculture, #foodsecurity and #sustainability, thank you a bunch. 📌Another highlight for me was attending Dr Glory Edozien (PhD)- Visibility Expert for Thought Leaders visibility icon mini-series for female executives (I highly recommend it to every career woman). Listening to incredible high achievers like Joyce Daniels Odiri Oginni, CFA Tracey ABAYETA and learning from their wealth of experiences inspired me to aim for nothing but #excellence. 📍I also participated in a #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma which availed me the opportunity to connect with professionals from different fields of endeavours. 📌It's been a busy but social and productive week for me☺ 🤔How has your week been? ---------------------------------------------------- 📢Are you coming across my post for the first time? This is not a coincidence😊. I'm Inimbom Bassey the #Softlifefarmer who believes that #zerohunger is attainable amidst #climatecrisis and so I help farmers and agribusiness enthusiasts build #climateresilience by adapting #climatesmartagriculture practices because I aim to ensure that #agribusinesses are #profitable and the #ecosystem preserved. Kindly follow me and turn on your notification 🔔 to be prompted whenever I post. ------------------------------------------------------------- #tgif #highlights #weekend #visionarythinking #werisebyliftingothers #thoughtleadership

Celebrating World Children's Day with My Little Agripreneur, Salome Victor Tela ! On this World Children's Day, I want to celebrate a very special person in my life - my daughter, Salome Victor. Her love for the land, the crops we grow, and the work we do together, is a source of immense joy and pride. Her tiny hands, covered in soil, as she helps me plant seeds, are a testament to her dedication. Her laughter, echoing across the fields as she chases butterflies, is the sweetest melody to my ears. Her questions about how we can better manage our farm waste is a reflection of her thoughtful and compassionate spirit. Salome's love for farming isn't just about the joy of watching things grow. It's about understanding the importance of sustainable agribusiness, the power of empowering rural women, and the need for effective farm waste management. As we celebrate World Children's Day, I am celebrating the future of agribusiness, the future leaders who, like Salome, will carry the torch of sustainable farming and make this world a better place. Happy World Children's Day to all the young dreamers, doers, and future leaders out there. May your dreams grow as tall as the mightiest trees and your impact be as vast as the open fields. #WorldChildrensDay #Agripreneur #FutureLeaders #SustainableFarming #Empowerment #FoodSecurity #20daylinkedinchallengewithhaoma

Regen10 is developing a holistic Outcomes Framework with a core set of metrics to collect, measure, and understand the changes that occur over time on farms and in the landscapes they operate in.🌿 This will be developed through a consultative approach, involving our Experts Network and engagement with farmers, Indigenous Peoples, businesses, and landscape leaders.   We’re inviting landscape leaders, practitioners, and diverse experts to support Regen10’s mission. Join us by engaging in the testing and refinement of the Regen10 Outcomes Framework ➡ https://lnkd.in/eYfSSSH9 Food and Land Use Coalition (FOLU), IUCN, Leaders' Quest, Meridian Institute, Systemiq Ltd., WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development, World Farmers' Organisation, The Rockefeller Foundation, IKEA Foundation, Global Alliance for the Future of Food, 1000 Landscapes For 1 Billion People

I'll be honest - it was hard to keep this conversation with Katy Barfield OAM under an hour! We discussed her journey from bar owner to food waste innovator, why we need to tackle the problem of food rescue at a much bigger scale, and how Yume Food Australia is doing just that. Two of my biggest takeaways from our conversation were: ⭐ The importance of crafting the right message - Yume's shift from leading with a purely environmental message to leading with a message that demonstrates the upside to a company's bottom line has been critical in achieving resonance with their audience ⭐ There's more work to be done in bridging the gap between innovation and funding. Even more so for female founders who currently only get 4% of funding while delivering 2-3X the value of their male counterparts! Join Katy and I on the latest episode of Unconventional Business here: https://lnkd.in/g3HBrgJZ

Happy Father's Day! To all the Fathers who make a difference! From mentorship to unwavering support, father figures play a crucial role in shaping who we become. Today we take a moment to recongise the incredible men who have championed our growth and success. #CatalystServiceSolutions #FathersDay #FathersDay2024 #SustainabilitySolutions #Sustsainability #ESG #BusinessSupportServices #SustainabilityDevelopmentGoals #FoodServices