Farmers Achieve Lower Carbon Emissions with the Help of a New Regenerative Agriculture Collaboration in Europe
13 Junio 2024 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
ADM (NYSE: ADM) and Bayer today announced an extension of their
collaboration, working with farmers in a bid to drive the further
adoption of regenerative agricultural practices in Europe.
Last year, the companies embarked on a feasibility study to
evaluate the impact of regenerative agriculture practices in
curbing carbon emissions, increasing biodiversity and improving
soil health. They worked with oilseed rape farmers covering
approximately 9,000 hectares in Poland to conduct an in-depth
on-farm risk assessment that evaluated carbon emissions reduction
potential while building grower-specific roadmaps for the
transition to regenerative agriculture. This preliminary assessment
showed that carbon emissions from those hectares relying on at
least one regenerative agricultural practice were 15% lower than
those of conventional farms. The analysis suggests that emissions
reductions could be up to 40% for farmers comprehensively adopting
regenerative agriculture practices.
As part of the next stage of the collaboration, the program will
expand into a broader range of crops such as corn, wheat and
barley, and geographically across Eastern Europe. Farmers will be
provided with financial and technical support to implement
qualifying regenerative agriculture practices, including:
- Minimum Tillage
- Cover Crops
- Companion Crops
- Nutrient Management
- Use of Organic Matter/Manure
- Crop Rotation
ADM will compensate participating farmers for each qualifying
hectare, measured and verified using Bayer’s digital capabilities
in collaboration with Trinity Agtech’s Sandy platform. The Sandy
platform is a recognized solution backed by science that complies
to the highest standards available in the market, with an
easy-to-use tool for growers.
In addition to financial support, participating farmers receive
agronomic guidance from specialized professionals. That support
starts with a deep agronomical understanding of issues specific to
each region in which the program is taking place, followed by
individualized on-farm assessments, where agronomists visit fields
and together with farmers design development plans tailored for
each farm. Farmers are able to share their experiences with one
another and discuss different techniques during field visits and
peer learning opportunities.
The 2023 feasibility program was critical to shaping a
larger-scale effort. Listening to the perspectives of growers was
important to ensure all factors specific to the local region were
considered. Primary data collection for greenhouse gas emission
calculations and soil analysis with carbon sequestration
measurement allowed the growers, ADM and Bayer to gain valuable
insight into current environmental impacts and potential emission
reduction opportunities as the program expands.
“We have been practicing regenerative agriculture for 15 years.
We are constantly improving things. We tested first on a smaller
area and based on the results, we decided to implement it on a
larger area. Thanks to these activities, our carbon footprint is
lower,” said Karol Pietnoczka, a farmer from West Pomerania.
“We conduct regenerative agriculture practices on the farm
because it is profitable for us. However, they must be well
balanced with other agronomic practices to achieve farm-wide
success,” said Piotr Hulanicki, a farmer from Warmia-Masuria.
Candy Siekmann, director of Climate Smart Agriculture
Origination at ADM, said, “Regenerative agriculture is foundational
to our leadership in sustainability and decarbonization, and
rolling out a regenerative agriculture program in Poland is an
exciting next step in our efforts. Our own research shows that a
significant majority of consumers would be more likely to trust and
purchase from retailers and brands that implement regenerative
agriculture practices, and by coming together with great partners
like Bayer, we’re helping farmers – who are at the heart of our
business – meet that demand. We’re looking forward to working with
Bayer to promote an economically attractive model, where business
and farmers can work together to build a more resilient,
sustainable supply chain with a lower carbon footprint.”
Lionnel Alexandre, Carbon Business Lead, EMEA for Bayer, said,
“Developing a project with ADM in Europe on regenerative
agriculture has a strong meaning for us as it showcases the
importance of building a robust and committed value chain approach,
where all players work for a common goal. Bayer’s solution,
combines digital, advanced science and agronomy capabilities, while
leveraging the best experts and partners across Europe. This brings
to our clients, such as ADM, the best assets to support
first-in-class projects around regenerative agriculture.”
About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.
We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and
processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with
global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition
provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of
ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in
health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products
for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a
cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new consumer
and industrial solutions. And we're a leader in sustainability,
scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize the multiple
industries we serve. Around the globe, our innovation and expertise
are meeting critical needs while nourishing quality of life and
supporting a healthier planet. Learn more at www.adm.com.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life
science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its
mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products
and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by
supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a
growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving
sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its
businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its
earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The
Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout
the world. In fiscal 2023, the Group employed around 100,000 people
and had sales of 47.6 billion euros. R&D expenses before
special items amounted to 5.8 billion euros. For more information,
go to www.bayer.com.
ADM and Regenerative Agriculture
ADM defines regenerative agriculture as an outcome-based farming
approach that protects and improves soil health, biodiversity,
climate and water resources while supporting farming business
development. ADM’s global regenerative agriculture programs feature
direct financial support for farmers; easy processes and
cutting-edge technologies to ensure low barriers to entry; and a
broad range of support and guidance from both internal and
third-party experts. A critical element of ADM’s approach is the
recognition that different parts of the world are facing different
environmental challenges, so specific program qualifications and
practices are tailored to address specific environmental challenges
in different regions around the globe.
ADM recently announced that its global regenerative agriculture
efforts reached more than 2.8 million acres in 2023, and that the
company had increased its 2025 goal to 5 million acres.
Source: Corporate Release Source: ADM
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