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Welcome New Member - SCAM We are pleased to welcome Scam - Société Coopérative Agricole de la Meuse as a member of SAI Platform. Founded in 1956 and headquartered in Wallonia, Belgium, SCAM is a farmer-owned cooperative supporting thousands of farms through agricultural production, input supply, crop collection and market access. Operating at the heart of primary agriculture, SCAM brings extensive expertise in the collection and marketing of cereals, oilseeds and protein crops, alongside the provision of seeds, fertilisers, crop protection products and animal feed. The cooperative also plays a key role in agronomic advisory services, innovation programmes and farmer training, with a strong focus on soil health, conservation agriculture and input optimisation. SCAM brings valuable expertise in farmer engagement and implementing sustainable agriculture at scale, strengthening our collective efforts to advance regenerative practices across agricultural value chains. "By joining SAI Platform, we are strengthening our commitment to local and sustainable agricultural value chains while aligning our efforts with the Regenerating Together framework that is becoming widely recognised across the entire value chain." - Sophie Van den Hende, Value Chain Manager Join us in welcoming them to the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform. This is agriculture powered by people.

"We don't call it regenerative agriculture. We call it risk management." 🌾    That sentiment surfaced repeatedly during the SAI Platform Annual Event 2026 in Saskatoon, Canada.    One of the most valuable aspects of the event was spending time with farmers in Saskatchewan and hearing how they think about regenerative agriculture. What stood out was how rarely they described their decisions in environmental terms.    They spoke about risk. In a region shaped by drought, weather volatility and short growing seasons, many regenerative practices are adopted not because they fit a sustainability framework, but because they help farms remain productive under difficult conditions. Resilience is not a corporate objective. It is a business necessity.    A few insights stood out:    • Resilience is the objective. Soil health, crop diversity and biological activity are viewed as ways to improve stability and reduce vulnerability to weather extremes.    • No-till is more sophisticated than it appears. It is often discussed as a single practice, but producers explained that successful no-till systems require specialised equipment, residue management, thoughtful crop rotations and years of adaptation.    • Diversity is a risk-management tool. Several speakers highlighted that resilient systems are dynamic. More diverse rotations help reduce pest pressure, improve soil function and strengthen long-term productivity.    • Farmers optimise for the whole system, not a single metric. A recurring theme from the panel discussions was that focusing on one outcome, whether carbon, yield or biodiversity, rarely leads to the best decisions. The most successful farms think holistically.    Perhaps the most useful takeaway for those working in sustainability is this:    When resilience creates business value, adoption follows.    The farmers we met were not waiting for perfect information or perfect incentives. They were continuously adapting, learning and improving systems that need to work in the real world, every season.    There is a lot the wider food system can learn from that mindset.    With thanks to this year’s sponsors: Louis Dreyfus Company, Syngenta Group, GROUPE INVIVO – Soufflet Malt, and PepsiCo. https://lnkd.in/dThRc5W6

Some of the most important outcomes of an annual event don't necessarily appear on the agenda.    As we reflect on the SAI Platform Annual Event 2026 in Saskatoon, one lesson stands out: meaningful progress often starts with conversations that were never planned.    Over three days, food and beverage companies, farmers, researchers, policymakers and sustainability professionals shared field visits, panel discussions and countless informal exchanges. The result was not just knowledge sharing, but a deeper understanding of the realities each part of the value chain faces.    A farmer explaining risk. A sustainability manager explaining compliance. A researcher connecting science with practice. A food company gaining a better understanding of the decisions made in the field.    This is how alignment begins.    Frameworks such as the #RegeneratingTogether provide a common direction, but trust, collaboration and shared understanding are what turn frameworks into action.    Many of the ideas that will shape the future of sustainable agriculture don't start in a meeting room.    They start around a dinner table, on a bus ride, or walking through a field together. 🌾    With thanks to this year’s sponsors: Louis Dreyfus Company, Syngenta Group, GROUPE INVIVO – Soufflet Malt, and PepsiCo. https://lnkd.in/d_GeKjEK

We're looking forward to bringing the Crops Community of Practice together in Budapest for three days of collaboration, learning, and connection. Together, we'll explore some of the key areas shaping our work, including: • The Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) • The Regenerating Together Programme (RTP) • Ongoing Crops Community workstreams and priorities These sessions are an opportunity to share insights, align on priorities, and strengthen our collective impact across sustainable agriculture. We look forward to welcoming you in Budapest!

Climate Resilience Platform (CRP) turns climate science into business-ready insights, so you can see risks to your agricultural supply in commercial terms and invest in adaptation with confidence. CRP is developed by the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, part of the CGIAR global research partnership. In this session, Brendan Millar, who leads product development for CRP, will demonstrate how the platform translates climate risk into practical business insights, showcase its key features, and share how it can support strategic adaptation planning. https://lnkd.in/dgq7QRQU

Help Shape the Future of the Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA) The #FSA has played an important role in recognising and advancing sustainable farming practices across global supply chains. As we look towards 2030, we want to hear from the people who use it. We have launched the FSA Feedback Survey to gather insights that will help inform future improvements and support the development of the FSA 2030 Strategy. Whether you use the FSA as a farmer, buyer, verifier, programme manager, or sustainability professional, your perspective matters. Take the survey and help ensure the FSA remains a leading industry framework for recognising on-farm sustainability practices. 🔗 Complete the survey here by July 31st: https://lnkd.in/em_8Fk7S

🧑🌾 🐄 Last week, our Industry Solutions team came together to attend Groundswell Agriculture and join the farmers, researchers, businesses, policymakers, and practitioners who are shaping the future of regenerative agriculture.    💻 As a remote working team, the opportunity to come together in person after years of collaboration to develop the #RegeneratingTogether Programme was invaluable. Beyond reconnecting as a team, Groundswell offered a chance to learn directly from those working on the ground every day: farmers, livestock managers, innovators, and agricultural leaders.    Across the event, there was an incredible sense of energy, optimism, and purpose. Conversations centred on solutions, progress, and the many ways regenerative agriculture is being implemented across different landscapes and farming systems.    🌍 The programme highlighted examples from around the world and it was encouraging to see many of the themes that guide SAI Platform's work reflected throughout the event: collaboration, context-specific approaches, and recognising and rewarding farmers for the vital role they play in our food systems.    Several key messages stood out:  • Regenerative agriculture is no longer experimental; it is increasingly becoming a strategic framework for the future of agriculture and food systems.  • Healthy soil should be viewed as a leading indicator of productivity, resilience, biodiversity, and long-term farm profitability.  • "Feed the soil" remains a powerful principle: thriving soil ecosystems support healthier crops, improve resilience, and help address climate challenges.  • Farmer engagement is the cornerstone of successful transformation.  • Consumers are key stakeholders to accelerate the shift towards healthier and more sustainable food systems.  • Supply-chain collaboration is essential; transforming agriculture requires action across the entire value chain.  • Partnerships with public authorities and policymakers play a critical role in enabling long-term success.    🦋 We also saw exciting innovations in biodiversity monitoring, measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) technologies, microbial soil solutions, composting systems, and discussions around investment and scaling the transition.    Most importantly, Groundswell reinforced that we are part of a dynamic and rapidly evolving movement. The work being done across the regenerative agriculture community is relevant, impactful, and increasingly necessary.    Thank you to everyone who shared their knowledge, experiences, and passion throughout the event. We left inspired, encouraged, and more committed than ever to supporting the transition towards resilient and regenerative food systems. 💚   George Parish | Julia de Candido | Bastian Mengel | Joe Iveson | Vincenzo Scudiero | Carla Parish | Jessica Joubert #PeoplePoweredAgriculture

Welcome New Member - NABU We are pleased to welcome NABU e.V. – Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union as an Affiliate Member of SAI Platform. Founded in 1899, NABU is Germany’s oldest and largest environmental organisation, with more than 980,000 members dedicated to protecting biodiversity, ecosystems and climate. NABU works across biodiversity conservation, sustainable land use and climate action, partnering with farmers, NGOs, public authorities and businesses to advance nature-positive solutions. Its expertise includes regenerative agriculture, habitat restoration, biodiversity indicators and landscape-level approaches. By joining SAI Platform, NABU brings valuable biodiversity expertise and a strong track record in multi-stakeholder collaboration, supporting efforts to integrate nature, soil health, water stewardship and climate resilience in sustainable agriculture. “We see SAI Platform as an important convener to align business ambition with ecological outcomes, especially for biodiversity. Only by working together can we turn regenerative agriculture into a credible and scalable reality.” - Dr. Ingo Ammermann, CEO https://lnkd.in/eNmuJVRW Join us in welcoming them to the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform. This is agriculture powered by people.

🚜 Are you a farmer, or do you work with farmers in Spain, Portugal, Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, Moldova, Romania or Ukraine? Applications are still open for farmers to join the TRAILS4SOIL Living Labs, a Europe-wide initiative testing regenerative and conservation agriculture practices under real farming conditions. Participants will: • Improve soil health and farm resilience • Learn alongside other farmers, researchers and advisers • Receive up to €5,000 per cropping season for 3 seasons • Contribute to the future of sustainable farming in Europe At SAI Platform, we're pleased to support TRAILS4SOIL by helping connect farmers, researchers and value-chain partners, and by contributing to approaches that can help ensure the long-term viability of regenerative agriculture beyond the lifetime of the project. 📅 Applications close 6 July 2026 Please share with farmers and farming networks who may be interested. https://lnkd.in/drEW4-Mk TRAILS4SOIL is funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme and the Swiss State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). GA no. 101218949 — TRAILS4SOIL — HORIZON-MISS-2024-SOIL-01

Thank you to everyone who joined the SAI Platform Annual Event 2026 in Saskatoon, Canada 🇨🇦🌾 Over three days, members, farmers, researchers, food and beverage companies, and sustainability leaders came together to explore a shared challenge: how to scale regenerative agriculture in ways that are practical, profitable and resilient. Here are some highlights from our time in Saskatchewan: • Resilience as the North Star: From field visits to panel discussions, resilience emerged as a defining theme. Weather adversity is a local reality for Canadian farmers, reinforcing the need to build farming systems that are robust, adaptable and capable of delivering long-term productivity. • Keeping Farmers at the Centre: Perhaps the most powerful takeaway came from the conversations in the field. From farm tours to case studies it was clear that it is neither a lack of willingness nor understanding that creates the barriers to transition, but profitability. Discussions highlighted the importance of shared responsibilities, reciprocated value and practical support that allow farmers to adopt and scale regenerative practices with confidence. • From Field Learning to Collective Action: Participants saw first-hand how collaboration can accelerate progress. The #RegeneratingTogether Programme and other initiatives continue to provide a common framework while allowing flexibility to adapt solutions to local contexts. • Moving from Talk to Action: As sustainability expectations and regulatory requirements increase, members explored how aligned data, common methodologies and stronger partnerships can support implementation at scale. Sustainability is no longer a "nice to have"; it is business critical. • Context Before Practice: A recurring message throughout the event was that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to regenerative agriculture. Successful programmes start with understanding local conditions, farmer realities and regional priorities. What works in one geography may not work in another. Across all discussions, one message resonated clearly: the future of regenerative agriculture will be built through meaningful collaboration, active listening and solutions rooted in local context. Thank you to everyone who shared their insights, experiences and enthusiasm throughout the event, including: Cherilyn Jolly-Nagel, Sophie Godier de Gombert, Paul Hrycyk, Julie Maw, Michael Ferguson, Erika Stewart, Dallas Norek, Lana Shaw, Liz Hunt, Florencia Abram, Curtis De Gooijer (Bourgault Industries Ltd.), Alanna Koch, Prof. Stuart Smyth, Anco van Schaik, Yves Leclerc, Pascal Chapot, Rodrigo Pizzatto Lass, Bryan Ulmer, Robert Erhard, Axelle Bodoy We look forward to continuing the journey together. With thanks to this year’s sponsors: Louis Dreyfus Company, Syngenta Group, GROUPE INVIVO – Soufflet Malt, and PepsiCo.