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Information Sharing: Environmental Footprint of Soy – Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Read moreWe would like to share with you this very informative pamphlet, prepared by Blonk Consultants[1], in the context of a Collaborative Soy Initiative (CSI). The
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ProTerra’s engagement with the Amsterdam Declarations Partnership
Read moreDeforestation is a major contributor to climate change emissions and biodiversity loss and the ProTerra Foundation, through its standard, is committed to biodiversity conservation, effective
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What are HCVs?
Read moreNature offers mankind many services we sometimes do not realize. These include for example the provision of raw materials (e.g. wood, sand) and energy that
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The importance of soy in crop rotation
Read moreSoy is a great plant, not only due to its composition, but by inserting it in our crop rotation, soy creates agronomic advantages too. The
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European Union debate on Genome Editing
Read moreGMOs are again at the top of the political agenda, and, likewise, playing a significant role in the current discussions at European Union level. Here
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The ProTerra Standard and long-term sustainability
Read more“Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” – a
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Carbon Footprint Calculation Project
Read moreBackground Information According to UNESCO[1], the ‘carbon footprint’ (CF) concept arose out of the debate on climate change, as a tool to measure Greenhouse Gases
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Creating a Dialogue with The Aquaculture Industry on Responsible Soy: learn more about this recent meeting held in Brazil
Read moreOn November 29th, ProTerra Foundation hosted a meeting in São Paulo, Brazil, with Norwegian, British, Dutch and Brazilian companies, aimed at creating opportunity for a
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The ProTerra Standard – Why to Use it
Read moreProTerra Foundation is a non-for-profit organisation, which’s mission is to be a global network of businesses supporting more sustainable agricultural practices in the food and
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What difference has certification brought for the farmers?
Read moreCertification brings new look to environmental preservation! Always caring for environmental sustainability and social responsibility, the ProTerra standard has been preparing certified farmers to build