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Bunge and Musim Mas Collaborate to Make Palm Value Chain more Sustainable

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge (NYSE: BG) and Musim Mas Group announced a collaboration to promote the use of sustainable practices among smallholder farmers in Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. 

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  • SINGAPORE, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bunge (NYSE: BG) and Musim Mas Group announced a collaboration to promote the use of sustainable practices among smallholder farmers in Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
  • The collaboration, co-funded by Bunge and Musim Mas through 2025, aims to train more than 1,000 independent smallholders in sustainable production of palm oil.
  • "Bunge strives to be the preferred sustainable solutions partner for producers and customers," said Ben Vreeburg, Bunge Senior Director of Sustainability.
  • While West Kalimantan only contributes 5% to Musim Mas' supply base, it is integral to the group's overall sustainable sourcing strategy.

In Another Major Strike Against Our Environment & Endangered Species, Governor Newsom Vetoes The CA Deforestation-Free Procurement Act

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

This criticalbill, authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, would have established California as a leader in tackling the many devastating effects of tropical forest destruction.

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  • This criticalbill, authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, would have established California as a leader in tackling the many devastating effects of tropical forest destruction.
  • "We are extremely disheartened that Governor Newsom vetoed The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, a bill that we have been working on since 2019," statedKatie Cleary, Founder and President of Peace 4 Animals, a co-sponsor of the bill.
  • Tropical rainforests cover less than 3% of the Earth's surface and are home to more than half of our planet's terrestrial species.
  • This is why Peace 4 Animals is determined to continue working on important legislation to do just that," concluded Cleary.

AAK in smallholder partnership with Nestlé and Musim Mas to address deforestation

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021

KARLSHAMN, Sweden, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AAK has entered a partnership with Nestl, the world's largest food and beverage company, and palm oil corporation Musim Mas to address deforestation outside of palm oil concession areas in Aceh, Indonesia.

Key Points: 
  • KARLSHAMN, Sweden, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AAK has entered a partnership with Nestl, the world's largest food and beverage company, and palm oil corporation Musim Mas to address deforestation outside of palm oil concession areas in Aceh, Indonesia.
  • "This partnership is an important part of AAK's sustainable sourcing approach," says Anne Mette Olesen, Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer at AAK.
  • AAK and Nestl will initially provide funding for the first two years of the program in which smallholders will be enrolled into Musim Mas' smallholder program.
  • Supporting them to achieve better livelihoods through palm helps AAK realize its societal, environmental, and commercial ambitions.

The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act Moves to Governor Gavin Newsom's Desk for Signature; Help Peace 4 Animals Ensure the Bill Becomes Law

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, this important bill is currently on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom awaiting his signature by October 10th.

Key Points: 
  • Authored by California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, this important bill is currently on the desk of Governor Gavin Newsom awaiting his signature by October 10th.
  • stated Katie Cleary, Founder and President of Peace 4 Animals, whose non-profit is a co-sponsor of The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act, and World Animal News.
  • We are very hopeful that this important bill will be signed into law by the Governor of California."
  • The California Deforestation-Free Procurement Act is co-sponsored by Peace 4 Animals, along with Friends of the Earth, and Social Compassion in Legislation.

XAG Deploys Drones to Seed Burned Land for Australian Fire Recovery

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020

This project was funded by Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and managed by Heytesbury District Landcare Network (HDLN).

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  • This project was funded by Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) and managed by Heytesbury District Landcare Network (HDLN).
  • It is the first time that agricultural drones are used to re-establish native vegetation within a fire-ravaged peat swamp in Australia.
  • This April, XAG sent 3 sets of its P Series drones, equipped with JetSeed granule spreading system, to distribute native seeds directly on Lake Cobrico.
  • Within only two days, approximately 40 hectares of burned land was replenished with new plants, using a blend of 12 different seeds.