At the Fresh Produce Impact Hub, we work together to find solutions to the planet's biggest #sustainability challenges in agriculture and fresh produce.
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19 Mar 2024
We have reached a huge milestone! 🇬đź‡
The first fruits of the two-year FRESHPPACT journey are being produced and applied.
One of our solution providers have worked hard to produce a potentially #sustainable alternative material to plastic mulch using waste from Coconut husk.
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13 May 2025
Last November, our team members Dr. Amin Hosseinian-Far and Dr. Chijioke Dike represented FRESHPPACT at ESRC’s Festival of Social Sciences 2024, where they shared insights into our work tackling plastic pollution in the fresh produce industry. #FOSS2024
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27 Mar 2025
With food insecurity rising, scientists are developing 'electro-agriculture' - a technology that uses electricity instead of sunlight to grow crops.
smithsonianmag.com/innovatio…
#SustainableFarming #AgriTech #FoodSecurity
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25 Mar 2025
Did you know that plastic is widely used in #agriculture? We're tackling this challenge by developing eco-friendly alternatives like coconut coir mulch and biodegradable packaging. We’re working with innovators like Coco 360, Kelpi, and Data Solution Hub to reduce plastic waste.
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24 Mar 2025
Reflecting on our October 2024 workshop in Accra, FRESHPPACT, in collaboration with Blue Skies and Ghana's Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), convened key stakeholders to address plastic waste management
myjoyonline.com/sustainable-…
#Sustainability
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21 Mar 2025
By embracing sustainable farming techniques, we can conserve water, boost crop yields, and protect our planet for future generations.
#Worldwaterday #sustainablefarming #agriculture
freshppact.org/blog/how-sust…
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20 Mar 2025
With global food demand rising, farmers apply nearly 4 million tonnes of chemical pesticides annually. While these chemicals boost productivity, concerns around their environmental and health impacts continue to grow.
innovationnewsnetwork.com/ne…
#Sustainablefarming #pestcontrol
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19 Mar 2025
The UK government's sudden decision to halt all applications for its flagship nature-friendly farming scheme has come as a shock to many farmers and environmentalists across the country.
Find out more here👇
theconversation.com/the-uk-h…
#Sustainablefarming
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19 Mar 2025
Plastic mulch is widely used to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and boost yields, but it also contributes to pollution and soil degradation.
That’s why FRESHPPACT is testing sustainable alternatives like coconut coir mulch in Ghana!
#SustainableAgriculture
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10 Mar 2025
A powerful reminder that protecting soil health is essential for food security, sustainability, and the future of agriculture. 🌍
#Sustainability
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5 Mar 2025
The European Commission has outlined a vision for the future of #farming and food production in the EU. It aims to create a fair and competitive food system that provides affordable and sustainable food for everyone.
commission.europa.eu/topics/…
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2 Mar 2025
Agroforestry entails the integration of trees and shrubs into farming systems to achieve a sustainable farming practice that enhances productivity, resilience, and environmental health.
Discover more about this in our latest blog post 👇
#Agroforestry
freshppact.org/blog/agrofore…
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27 Feb 2025
Scientists at the John Innes Centre in the UK have discovered a biological mechanism that enhances plant partnerships with soil microbes, reducing reliance on artificial fertilisers. @guardian
#Sustainability #Sustainablefarming
theguardian.com/environment/…
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26 Feb 2025
Agroforestry entails the integration of trees and shrubs into farming systems to achieve a sustainable farming practice that enhances productivity, resilience, and environmental health.
Discover more about this in our latest blog post 👇
#Agroforestry
freshppact.org/blog/agrofore…
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25 Feb 2025
A leaked draft of the European Commission’s omnibus regulation package proposal reveals substantial reductions in sustainability reporting requirements.
The full release is expected on 26 February 2025.Â
sustainabilitymag.com/articl…
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24 Feb 2025
Experts suggest we can't fully escape microplastics but can reduce exposure with small, practical changes, like avoiding plastic food containers, using glass or stainless steel cookware, and swapping out non-stick pans.
Learn more here 👇
self.com/story/how-to-avoid-…
#Microplastics
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20 Feb 2025
"Europe’s multibillion-euro attempt to green its farming is turning into an exercise in creative accounting rather than genuine environmental progress, according to a new report by BirdLife Europe and NABU."
#farming #greenwashing
politico.eu/article/billions…
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17 Feb 2025
Vertical farming is transforming agriculture, offering year-round production while reducing land use, food miles, and pesticide reliance.Â
#Verticalfarming #sustainablefarming
environmentenergyleader.com/…
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13 Feb 2025
A new study detected microplastics in human brains at much higher concentrations than in other organs.
#Microplastics #Health #Foodsafety
discovermagazine.com/health/…
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12 Feb 2025
Plastic is embedded in our daily lives—from the fibres in our clothing to the containers and utensils we use in the kitchen.
Here are six simple switches that will start making a difference in your kitchen right away."
homesandgardens.com/solved/m…
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