FOOD FORWARD
FOOD FORWARD
as effective cover crops. This, combined with their water efficiency compared to other crops, makes for a winning recipe to push agriculture towards becoming a carbon sink - a huge step forward in the fight against climate change. Major food corporations are already recognizing the importance of regenerative practices and are making significant commitments. Viterra recently announced a partnership with xFarm Technologies to support farmers in the adoption of agricultural practices focused on carbon measurement and regenerative agriculture. PepsiCo, a major buyer of chickpeas in the USA, has pledged to implement regenerative farming practices across seven million acres by 2030. Chemical giant Bayer has also launched a Carbon Program, which offers financial incentives for farmers implementing regenerative practices, such as no-till and strip-till, and this year
it expanded the program eligibility to include pulse farmers in the USA. OWNING THE LEADING ROLE These initiatives from industry giants By embracing regenerative practices, pulse producers can position themselves at the forefront of sustainable agriculture (Shutterstock).
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