GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile
GlobalFarmerNetwork

@globalfarmernet

GFN is a group of farmers that support free trade & the freedom to choose technologies needed to sustainably maximize productivity & profitability.

ID: 37388405

linkhttp://www.globalfarmernetwork.org calendar_today03-05-2009 08:23:04

25,25K Tweet

9,9K Followers

1,1K Following

GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Gunther Felsner’s decision to step away from candidacy is a loss to the farming community. Even so, farmers respect his choice to prioritize the safety of his family and farm. Dive in here: bit.ly/3RSF6Da #GFNMobilizing

Gunther Felsner’s decision to step away from candidacy is a loss to the farming community. Even so, farmers respect his choice to prioritize the safety of his family and farm.  

Dive in here: bit.ly/3RSF6Da

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Over the past 60 years, global agriculture has transformed—feeding billions more people through innovation, science, and resilience. The Green Revolution changed everything. Learn more here: bit.ly/4jCXHPF #GFNMobilizing

Over the past 60 years, global agriculture has transformed—feeding billions more people through innovation, science, and resilience. The Green Revolution changed everything.

Learn more here: bit.ly/4jCXHPF

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Climate is a constant consideration for every farmer. GFN member Jeff shares how Australia's unique and often challenging climate has shaped his farming practices over the years. #GFNMobilizing

GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Meeting Pope Francis was a moving moment for Jorge—as both an Argentinian and a Catholic with farming experience in Africa. While he served as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Jorge was farming in the south. Learn more here: bit.ly/3RC8nSO #GFNMobilizing

Meeting Pope Francis was a moving moment for Jorge—as both an Argentinian and a Catholic with farming experience in Africa. While he served as Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Jorge was farming in the south. 

Learn more here: bit.ly/3RC8nSO

#GFNMobilizing
Roberto Peiretti (@peirettiroberto) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We keep harvesting our soy at full capacity. When trucks are not available, we deposit our grains in plastic bags......but strategicslly vombines never stop as far as the crop confition allows AD Alvarez 🚜🐔🌱🌽🇵🇭 GlobalFarmerNetwork

GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As a third-generation farmer, Jeff has witnessed significant advancements in agriculture—from cutting-edge equipment to more effective fertilizers and crop protection technologies. Check out the whole episode on YouTube here: bit.ly/4lRxfnw #GFNMobilizing

GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Policymakers have mostly banned this technology. Rather than joining the Gene Revolution, we’ve watched it from the sidelines,” responds GFN member, V. Ravichandran, India. Read why farmers in India are watching from the sidelines here: bit.ly/4jCXHPF #GFNMobilizing

“Policymakers have mostly banned this technology. Rather than joining the Gene Revolution, we’ve watched it from the sidelines,” responds GFN member, V. Ravichandran, India. 

Read why farmers in India are watching from the sidelines here: bit.ly/4jCXHPF

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“[Secretary] Rollins grew up in Texas and spent summers in Minnesota, where she worked on farms, learning about stamina and achievement. She was an FFA and 4-H kid,” shares Bill Couser, farmer from Iowa. Learn more here: bit.ly/44o8F7p #GFNMobilizing

“[Secretary] Rollins grew up in Texas and spent summers in Minnesota, where she worked on farms, learning about stamina and achievement. She was an FFA and 4-H kid,” shares Bill Couser, farmer from Iowa.  

Learn more here: bit.ly/44o8F7p

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“The Catholic Church is sometimes mischaracterized as anti-science. In truth, the Vatican has long supported agricultural innovation,” reflects GFN member Jorge Lopez Menendez. Read more here: bit.ly/3RC8nSO #GFNMobilizing

“The Catholic Church is sometimes mischaracterized as anti-science. In truth, the Vatican has long supported agricultural innovation,” reflects GFN member Jorge Lopez Menendez. 

Read more here: bit.ly/3RC8nSO

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“After 60 years of agricultural trade surpluses, the shift came in 2019. Even then, it was tiny, with the value of imports exceeding the value of exports by only a negligible amount,” explains GFN member Bill Couser. Find out more here: bit.ly/44o8F7p #GFNMobilizing

“After 60 years of agricultural trade surpluses, the shift came in 2019. Even then, it was tiny, with the value of imports exceeding the value of exports by only a negligible amount,” explains GFN member Bill Couser. 

Find out more here: bit.ly/44o8F7p

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Buzzing with Biodiversity! 🐝 Bees are essential to the health of our planet and the success of our farms. Join us for a fun webinar that explores the vital connection between bees, biodiversity, and agriculture. Register now: tinyurl.com/GFN25webinar02 #GFNMobilizing

Buzzing with Biodiversity! 🐝 

Bees are essential to the health of our planet and the success of our farms. Join us for a fun webinar that explores the vital connection between bees, biodiversity, and agriculture. 

Register now: tinyurl.com/GFN25webinar02

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“We gathered from around the world. I’m a farmer in France, and my co-signers include men and women from Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, India, Kenya...” explains Sarah Singla, GFN member. Dive into the article here: bit.ly/450uTwo #GFNMobilizing

“We gathered from around the world. I’m a farmer in France, and my co-signers include men and women from Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, India, Kenya...” explains Sarah Singla, GFN member.

Dive into the article here: bit.ly/450uTwo

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Spring has sprung, and so have the cows! Watch the joy as Judith de Vor lets her dairy cows leap into their first day on fresh green pastures. #GFNMobilizing

GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“Our focus is the soil, which is every farmer’s first tool of production. If we keep it healthy, we’ll grow healthy food,” comments Sarah Singla, both a farmer and agronomic engineer. Learn more on how farmers are maintaining healthy soils here: bit.ly/450uTwo

“Our focus is the soil, which is every farmer’s first tool of production. If we keep it healthy, we’ll grow healthy food,” comments Sarah Singla, both a farmer and agronomic engineer. 

Learn more on how farmers are maintaining healthy soils here: bit.ly/450uTwo
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“I’ve seen it happen. In Tormabum, a village in Sierra Leone. I worked with farmers who had long relied on slash-and-burn techniques, ” comments Jorge Lopez Menendez. Learn more here: bit.ly/3RC8nSO #GFNMobilizing

“I’ve seen it happen. In Tormabum, a village in Sierra Leone. I worked with farmers who had long relied on slash-and-burn techniques, ” comments Jorge Lopez Menendez.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3RC8nSO

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As seasons shift, farmers continuously adapt their practices to boost yields and enhance sustainability. Jeff and his sons have evolved their farming operation to better align with the land’s needs and the realities of Australia’s changing climate. #GFNMobilizing

GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As an attendee of the annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner on March 31st, Bill Couser was able to hear Secretary Rollins speak. She introduced a new term: balanced trade. Uncover what balanced trade means here: bit.ly/44o8F7p #GFNMobilizing

As an attendee of the annual Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner on March 31st, Bill Couser was able to hear Secretary Rollins speak. She introduced a new term: balanced trade.

Uncover what balanced trade means here: bit.ly/44o8F7p

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“If we don’t solve this problem in India and elsewhere, the success story of agriculture in the 20th century will degenerate into a new tale of missed opportunity,” exclaims V. Ravichandran, India. Learn more here: bit.ly/4jCXHPF #GFNMobilizing

“If we don’t solve this problem in India and elsewhere, the success story of agriculture in the 20th century will degenerate into a new tale of missed opportunity,” exclaims V. Ravichandran, India. 

Learn more here: bit.ly/4jCXHPF

#GFNMobilizing
GlobalFarmerNetwork (@globalfarmernet) 's Twitter Profile Photo

.Brad Clark GFN member from Wisconsin, takes us on a #FarmTour where he shows us his process for seeding a seven-way cover crop mix. #GFNMobilizing #americanfarming #wheat