ADM, a leader in sustainable agriculture supply chains, extends its global regenerative agriculture efforts to Brazil. The initiative aims to bolster sustainable agricultural practices, emphasizing soil health, biodiversity preservation, and increased productivity. ADM's program in Brazil will initially concentrate on three key practices: optimizing fertilizer use, promoting no-till farming, and implementing cover crops to enhance soil health. Luciano Souza, ADM's grains director for South America, highlights the program's goal to assist farmers in achieving higher productivity while minimizing resource usage and environmental impact.
Highlights
- ADM launches regenerative agriculture program in Brazil to promote sustainable farming practices.
- Initial focus on fertilizer efficiency, no-till farming, and cover crops to improve soil health and productivity.
- Pilot program engages 20 soy farmers across 20,000 hectares to assess current practices and environmental impacts.
- Collaboration with Bayer S.A. and Embrapa for greenhouse gas emission calculations and soil analysis.
- Future expansion targets engagement of 120,000 regenerative agriculture hectares in Brazil by 2027.
- ADM aims to enroll 4 million regenerative agriculture acres globally by 2025.
The program commences with a pilot involving 20 soy farmers across 20,000 hectares in Minas Gerais and Mato Grosso do Sul. Participants will receive technical guidance and soil analysis, with greenhouse gas emissions calculated using Bayer S.A. and Embrapa's specialized tools. Felipe Albuquerque from Bayer emphasizes the collaboration's importance in mitigating climate change impacts through innovative solutions.
Data collected during the pilot will inform future expansion plans, with ADM aiming to engage 120,000 regenerative agriculture hectares in Brazil by 2027. This expansion aligns with ADM's broader commitment to regenerative agriculture, which includes financial and technical support for farmers and aims to enroll 4 million regenerative agriculture acres globally by 2025.
ADM's regenerative agriculture efforts underscore its dedication to sustainability and meeting consumer demand for responsibly sourced products. The company's initiatives will be showcased at COP28 in Dubai, highlighting the critical role of cross-sector collaboration in advancing sustainable agriculture and food systems.
