Financial institutions have the opportunity to engage in meaningful change and ensure their contributions to pollution reduction and prevention are impactful and lasting. Do you agree?

Pollution risks in the agriculture sector span a wide range of environmental and social issues, including:
❌ Regulatory risks: Growing evidence of the health and ecosystem effects of certain chemicals can generate significant liability risks, potentially leading to restrictions.
❌ Shifting consumer preferences: The rise in demand for organic food reflects a growing consumer focus on health and quality.
❌ Food production challenges: Soil pollution from industrial agriculture reduces crop yields and threatens food safety by allowing contaminants to accumulate in crops.
❌ Human health risks: Compromised air quality and other health hazards linked to harmful agricultural practices.
❌ And many more, highlighting the urgency for banks to drive a transition towards a sustainable, resilient, and less polluting agricultural sector.

So, what opportunities exist for banks?
✅ Innovating sustainable farming practices,
✅ Fostering technology adoption for sustainable agriculture,
✅ Promoting responsible chemicals management,
✅ Strengthening alternatives such as biopesticides and organic fertilisers,
✅And more... if you are an investor or represent a financial institution working in the agriculture sector, share your thoughts and solutions!

At FARM, we are building an investment framework to detoxify the agriculture sector by eliminating the use of harmful inputs in food production systems. Let’s discuss and find a way to collaborate.