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March marks a seasonal transition across Western Australia’s food system 🍂 As late summer crops taper and autumn produce begins to come through, items such as beetroot, pumpkin, mushrooms, apples and pears start to take centre stage. This period highlights the diversity and adaptability of WA’s growers across regions 🌱🍄🍎🍐🥬 Buy West Eat Best’s Seasonal Shopping Guide helps consumers understand what is typically available, reinforcing the importance of choosing WA grown, farmed and fished produce. Supporting seasonal produce strengthens supply chains, regional economies and long term food security. #BuyWestEatBest #BuyWestDrinkBest #ShopLocal *Our Seasonal Shopping Guide reflects typical availability and may vary due to environmental and supply conditions vegetablesWA | Gascoyne Food Council Inc | Genuinely Southern Forests | WA Potatoes | Pomewest - subcommittee of Agricultural Produce Commission | Margaret River Producers Association | Carnarvon Growers Association | Perth Markets Group Ltd | Aquaculture Council of Western Australia Inc. | The Grain Industry Association of WA (GIWA) | Western Rock Lobster

well said, we need more local food industries like flour mills - just look at Flahavans in Waterford, creating jobs and boosting the local economy. More of this please!

Rebuilding our local food industries. It was great to see the Enterprise Minister and the Agriculture Minister recently announce the availability of funding for Irish flour mills. There is now only one remaining mill in Ireland, having come from a base of hundreds of locally owned mills. A flour mill does not just grind grain, it builds a community. Flahavan's in Kilmacthomas have shown how one strong company and product can provide jobs and income across the country. By providing a guaranteed market for Irish oats, Flahavan's have built farm jobs across the region, as well as at the mill and all it's suppliers. Tillage farmers who were growing barley for animal feed and bulk malting now have a customer who pays a premium for quality oats. The same will be possible for wheat farmers looking to grow a quality wheat. I see this as a signpost for how we should view our entire food production system. Ireland should focus on quality, on regional difference, on our environment, on our storied past as a food producer. The same financial incentives should be offered to rebuild our horticultural industries, our small scale dairies and indeed our local abbatoirs. We have allowed our focus on food to become industrialised, concentrating primarily on bulk milk powder. Ireland is unique in Europe in having a soil that has never been exposed to the toxins of air pollution and heavy industry and we should sell this point hard. Ireland should gently steer towards rebuilding our horticulture and tillage sectors and rebuilding our food security. We should promote the idea of genuinely grass fed beef and dairy products, while reducing the five million tonnes of imported animal feed. Ireland still has a reputation for clean, green food, that is hanging by a thread in my opinion, but can be rebuilt. Of course, we need to continue supplying the factories with bulk milk for the time being, but we need to stop building new dairy factories and start rebuilding communities. Martin Heydon and Peter Burke have started the ball rolling, let's get this going! #agriculture #farming #shoplocal #thisisirishfood #sustainablefood #quality

𝗖𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟲 | 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵, 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 & 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 According to Novatrends Market Intelligence, the global Crayfish market is projected to experience steady expansion during the 2026–2036 forecast period, supported by rising seafood consumption, growing preference for high-protein diets, and increasing demand from foodservice and retail sectors. Expanding aquaculture production, improvements in cold chain logistics, and strong export demand across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America are key factors shaping market growth. Additionally, product diversification into processed and ready-to-cook crayfish formats is enhancing value creation across the supply chain. 𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: • Aquaculture • Wild Fishery 𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Food Services • Retailers • Primary Wholesalers • Consumers 𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: • North America • Europe • Asia-Pacific • South America • Middle East & Africa 𝗕𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: • HAVFISK AS • High Liner Foods • Domstein ASA • Day Boat Seafood, LLC • Corpesca S.A. 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: https://lnkd.in/dbmjeQK2 hashtag#Crayfish hashtag#SeafoodIndustry hashtag#Aquaculture hashtag#FoodService hashtag#MarketOutlook hashtag#GlobalTrade hashtag#NovatrendsMarketIntelligence

At Acquatic Foods Limited, we are redefining what fish as food should look like in the 21st century. In a country where food and nutrition security remains a pressing priority, innovation within our aquaculture value chain is no longer optional — it is essential. That is why we are intentionally transforming catfish beyond the traditional smoked and fresh options. We are developing nutritious, convenient, and market-driven value-added fish products that meet modern consumer needs while creating sustainable demand for local farmers. One of our exciting innovations? Catfish Chinchin. A familiar, well-loved snack — now infused with high-quality fish protein. The result is a product that is Nutritious, Innovative, Locally sourced, and Supporting Ghanaian aquaculture farmers This is more than a snack. It is a strategic step toward: Improving protein accessibility Reducing post-harvest losses Expanding market opportunities for fish farmers Strengthening Ghana’s food systems Food innovation is how we build resilience. Value addition is how we create sustainability. If you are passionate about food systems transformation, agribusiness innovation, or investing in scalable nutrition solutions — let’s connect. Try our Catfish Chinchin. Partner with us. Join us in redefining fish for Ghana and beyond. #FoodInnovation #Aquaculture #ValueAddition #FoodSecurity #NutritionSecurity #BlueEconomy #Agribusiness #MadeInGhana #SustainableFoodSystems

We believe at Acquatic Foods Ltd that the future of food lies in innovation, sustainability, and value addition. Our growing range of catfish-based snack products — from Catfish Crackers and Catfish Chin-Chin to our signature Catfish Jerky — presents more than just a tasty alternative. It represents a bold step toward strengthening sustainable aquaculture and advancing food and nutrition security in Ghana and beyond. By transforming farmed catfish into high-value, shelf-stable snack products, we: Create consistent offtake markets for local fish farmers Reduce post-harvest losses through value addition Improve price stability across the aquaculture value chain Encourage responsible and scalable fish production We are not just producing snacks — we are building a model for how aquaculture can drive inclusive economic growth. Our commitment to research, product development, quality assurance, and strategic partnerships positions Acquatic Foods Limited as a national industry leader in blue foods innovation. The future of protein is sustainable. The future of snacks is nutritious. The future of aquaculture is value-added. We are proud to be at the forefront. We welcome distributors, retail partners, investors, and development partners to collaborate with us as we scale impact across Ghana and the region. #BlueEconomy #Aquaculture #FoodSecurity #NutritionSecurity #ValueAddition #MadeInGhana #SustainableFoodSystems #AgroProcessing #Innovation

Today I submitted a speaker application for Fine Food Australia 2026. My proposed talk focuses on a challenge we don’t talk about enough — food waste that occurs before food even leaves the farm. Over the past two months we’ve diverted more than 4.5 tonnes of surplus fruit from livestock feed and landfill by transforming it into shelf-stable ingredients. Right now much of that work is happening with citrus. By working directly with growers, we’re exploring how dehydration can turn surplus crops into versatile ingredients used across foodservice, manufacturing and retail. If selected, I’m looking forward to sharing practical ways ingredient innovation can support growers, reduce waste and create new value across the food system. #FoodWaste #FoodInnovation #Agriculture #Ingredients #FoodSystem Fine Food Australia End Food Waste Australia Hort Innovation

One of Queensland’s largest vegetable farming and production companies, Kalfresh Vegetables, has received a joint $80 million investment from the Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) and Wollemi Capital to build Australia’s first integrated food and energy precinct. https://lnkd.in/gVnGtQyK

Another outstanding initiative from Canadian Food Focus🌟 This toolkit will help consumers find their way through common misconceptions. Find it here: https://lnkd.in/ducD6YJW Global Institute for Food Security Wheat Growers Association Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Global Farmer Network Grain Growers of Canada

The Local Advantage with Peterborough County: How Kawartha Choice FarmFresh strengthens Staples Maple Syrup 🍁 For Staples Maple Syrup, building strong connections with buyers is one of the most important, and most challenging, parts of farming. That’s why the farm participates in Kawartha Choice FarmFresh, an initiative delivered through Peterborough County, helping them reach new buyers and build a stronger local food network. 🔍 In this feature: 🌾 Staples Maple Syrup is a multi-generational family farm founded in 1973 with 3,500 taps across three sugar bushes 🌾 Kawartha Local Food Wholesale project, helping expand local produce capacity and connecting producers with buyers through the Green Circle Food Hub 🌾 After last year’s ice storm damage, Staples Maple Syrup is thrilled to be participating in Maple Weekend this April ✨ Part of The Local Advantage with Peterborough County series, created in partnership with Kawartha Now, this series shares stories about people, places, and programs that make our region a great place to live, work, and visit. 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gFa9knsi 👉 Learn more about local food initiatives & agritourism in our region: https://lnkd.in/eZkjSEGY Cavan Monaghan Township Bonnie Clark Sheridan Graham, CMO Rhonda Keenan Ec.D., CEcD Tracie Bertrand