- Crop Science
Advancing Regenerative Agriculture in the Field
In collaboration with independent farmers, Bayer ForwardFarming facilitates knowledge sharing and field-based learning to explore and demonstrate the potential of regenerative agriculture systems as well as building blocks through first-hand experiences on farms worldwide.
Farmers’ livelihoods are increasingly challenged by changing climate conditions, limited natural resources, and growing societal demands. Together with farmers, we strive to advance agriculture towards a future that focuses on regeneration: enhancing soil health, conserving natural resources, and supporting sustainable farming practices for generations to come. This vision is embodied in the Bayer ForwardFarming Mission, a knowledge platform that encourages dialogue and showcases regenerative agriculture systems in practice, aiming for positive environmental outcomes while supporting productivity and farmer well-being.
On ForwardFarms around the world, farmers with value chain partners, academia, scientists, and civil society engage in meaningful dialogue and experience regenerative agriculture systems tailored to their specific crops, climate, and farm objectives.
Through the ForwardFarming network, Bayer collaborates with independent farmers to illustrate how a customized regenerative agriculture production system approach—integrating practices, tools, and inputs—can support successful farm operations while contributing to resilient farming systems.
"Sustainability in farming has always been the future in my eyes. Our goal is to show that regenerative farming practices aren't just idealistic dreams; they're practical and scalable. With the pressing need for effective solutions, regenerative agriculture offers a promising path with an accessible entry point for all."
Empowering farmers for a resilient future.
Independent and ambitious, ForwardFarmers play a central role in tailoring regenerative agriculture approaches. They actively contribute to the improvement of regenerative approaches while simultaneously sharing their insights and experiences with fellow farmers, consumers, and stakeholders, helping build trust and understanding across the food system.
They share the belief that economic and ecological sustainability are inseparable in agriculture. By working to advance in regenerative production systems, they help future-proof their operations – preserving biodiversity, improving soil and water health, and producing enough high-quality food for a growing world.
Each ForwardFarm is treated as an individual ecosystem – unique in the crops it grows, the land it farms, and the community it serves. Yet all ForwardFarmers share a common commitment to advancing regenerative and modern agriculture.
Cultivating Outcomes through Regenerative Ecosystems
Regenerative agriculture is not one-size-fits-all. At each ForwardFarm, farmers work with Bayer experts to implement and improve systems tailored to their crops, soils, climate, and goals. These regenerative agriculture production systems are applied across multiple crops and seasons, and adapted to the specific needs and conditions of each farm. At the core are the elements that farmers build from: practices, tools, and inputs.
1. Practices that Regenerate - Sustainable methods adapted to the land
Farmers apply proven regenerative practices like crop rotation, reduced tillage, cover cropping, and site-specific nutrient strategies, adapted to their local context, to build healthier soils and improve long-term farm performance.
2. Tools that Guide - Decisions driven by insight and precision
Digital platforms, diagnostics, and decision-support tools provide insights that help farmers manage resources more efficiently and make smarter, data-informed decisions across seasons.
3. Inputs that Enable - High-performing solutions tailored to each farm
Seeds, traits, crop protection solutions, and biologicals form the foundation of the system. These are selected and combined to fit local conditions, drive productivity, and contribute to regenerative outcomes.
"Wherever I have traveled in the world, I have always found farmers who try to make their agricultural operations as sustainable as possible. And I can say, I am happy that with my work, I can support them and their families for a better future.The Bayer ForwardFarming network is a tremendous platform to experience sustainable farming practices, helping to tackle new and ongoing challenges to feed the growing population while protecting and renewing nature."
The Global Bayer ForwardFarming Network
Bayer ForwardFarms are representative of the global diversity of crops and the ecosystems that support them.
15+ farms and scaling | |
10+ countries in the ForwardFarming network | |
93,800+ ForwardFarm visits |
Bayer ForwardFarming Around the Globe
We’re happy to connect with you! For the global mission contact Patricio Gunning or Enno Ommen with any questions or inquiries. For the respective country manager please check the homepages below.