Diversification practices reduce organic to conventional yield gap

Producer inclusion in voluntary sustainability standard governance

This report analyses the extent to which producers are included in the governance of agricultural standards and recommends ways for standard-setting organizations to give producers opportunities to…

Adopting forest positive approaches in commodity production: what’s working?

This research briefing draws out key insights from the Good Growth Partnership’s (GGP) forest positive approach to addressing commodity-driven deforestation. The GGP has employed a s…

Driving transformation in coffee through collaborations (webinar)

Coffee is one of the most traded and consumed commodities in the world – around 125 million people depend on coffee for their livelihoods. Whilst actions have been taken over several decades to address s…

High cost of cheap water: The true value of water and freshwater ecosystems to people and planet

This WWF report highlights the critical global water crisis and emphasises the significance of water resources. The report reveals that the annual economic value of water and freshwater…

Beyond certification: investigating the nexus between compliance with sustainable agriculture standard and livelihood assets of certified smallholder cocoa farmers in Ghana.

Studies have shown that farmers appear to deviate from set certification…

A resource guide on gender equality for FOLUR

The Resource Guide offers a consolidated selection of resources on gender equality within the realms of Food Systems, Land Use, and Restoration. These materials are sourced from FOLUR Global Platform…

Coffee barometer 2023

The Coffee Barometer highlights the present state of sustainability in the global coffee industry. The report brings together accessible public data, offering a framework to understand the…

South–South trade and voluntary sustainability standards

This report explores how voluntary sustainability standards (VSSs) are being used in trade policy to increase the trade of more sustainable products between developing countries. The report argues…

Working with smallholders: a handbook for firms building sustainable supply chains (third edition)

The handbook guides agribusinesses in developing more sustainable, resilient, and productive supply chains. It offers insights from global case studies and incorporates updates on…

Global seaweed: new and emerging markets report, 2023

With its ability to sink carbon, sustain marine biodiversity, employ women, and unlock value chains, seaweed farming demonstrates how development, climate, and nature work together to generate value and…

Social-life cycle assessment of oil palm plantation smallholders in Bengkulu province, Indonesia

This article posits that smallholders are often seen as a weak point in the development of oil palm plantation production. The quality and yield of their production are considered low…

Trade effects of voluntary sustainability standards in tropical commodity sectors: A nuanced story