Stahmann Webster Leading Harvest Sustainability Framework
Abstract: Taking decisive action now to have a positive impact on global and Australian agriculture, Stahmann Webster is committed to proactively work to meet and comply to the Leading Harvest Australia Farmland Management Standard Est. 2023. Our pledge to produce safe and healthy foods will now be strengthened by our commitment to our communities and […]
Transforming the Cashew Industry through Sustainability, Traceability, and Market Innovation
ABSTRACT: Transforming the Cashew Industry through Sustainability, Traceability, and Market Innovation: Whereas cash crops like cocoa, coffee, and cotton benefit from robust global sustainability initiatives, the cashew industry lacks a structured, scalable approach to sustainability. Less than 10% of cashew producers receive industry or public support for adopting more sustainable production practices. This gap is […]
Sustainable Management of Aflatoxin-Contaminated Dried Figs
ABSTRACT: Fig fruit is a sacred and symbolic fruit in the Holy book, and Ficus carica L. (fig) is one of the species widely found in the natural flora of the Mediterranean. It is also one of the oldest cultivated plants in the world. Turkey is the major producer and exporter of dried figs, exporting […]
Treehouse Biochar Project
ABSTRACT: Treehouse California Almonds has partnered with Sitos Group to launch a first-of-its-kind biochar production facility that will transform almond shells into high-value biochar—an agronomic tool and carbon removal solution—while creating local jobs, advancing agricultural sustainability, and setting a replicable model for the broader agricultural industry. Located in California, the facility is designed to process […]
Shisa Macadamia Shell Eco-Briquettes
OBJECTIVES: Shisa’s primary objectives were to divert macadamia shells from landfill or open burning, replace wood and charcoal fuels that drive deforestation and offer a carbon-neutral energy source. By converting waste into premium briquettes, Shisa Macadamia Shell Eco-Briquettes reduce the industry’s environmental footprint while providing farmers and processors with a new revenue stream. In doing […]