Major Boost for UK Farmers As Beer Giant to Pay Them for Making Key Change
A beer giant has announced it will be introducing a major new scheme, giving farmers a huge boost. Heineken is launching a regenerative malting barley programme, in partnership with maltsters Muntons and Boortmalt, barley merchants Cefetra, and independent agronomists Soil Capital.
Farmers are being encouraged to adopt regenerative agriculture practices at scale. They will be paid a premium on regenerative barley yields, helping to reduce the risk of changing farming practices and making the transition commercially viable.
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming methods designed to improve soil health, retain carbon in the soil, support biodiversity, enhance water management and build resilience against climate change.