ADM Reports Regenerative Farming Gains Worldwide
ADM's second annual global regenerative agriculture report details emissions cuts and acreage delivered across four world regions in 2023.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Organic Food
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ADM issued its second annual global regenerative agriculture report, reporting 2.8 million regenerative acres delivered in 2023 and a 310,000 metric ton reduction in its Scope 3 footprint. The company runs programs across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Why it matters
Consumers are demanding more sustainably sourced products, and ADM says enhancing soil health and biodiversity while using inputs more efficiently can benefit farmers' businesses. The report frames regenerative practices as tied to both climate goals and commercial supply chains.
ADM reported a 310,000 metric ton Scope 3 CO2e reduction and 263,700 metric tons of CO2 sequestered in 2023, with 2.8 million regenerative acres delivered. The extraction does not indicate how these figures were independently verified.
The players
ADM
ADM is a global agricultural processor and food ingredient company that runs regenerative agriculture programs across multiple continents.
Farmers Business Network
Farmers Business Network is an agricultural technology platform that provides farmers with data and purchasing services, and serves as a technical assistance partner for ADM.
Bayer S.A.
Bayer S.A. is the Brazilian subsidiary of the German life sciences company Bayer, and is one of the technical assistance partners working with ADM.
The details
ADM works with partners across the value chain, including Farmers Business Network, American Farmland Trust, and Bayer S.A., and connects downstream customers such as Ooni Pizza Ovens and The J.M. Smucker Co. The company offers farmers direct financial incentives, low-barrier technologies, and support from internal and third-party experts.
Timeline
2023: ADM reduced Scope 3 emissions and delivered 2.8 million regenerative acres.
2024: ADM set a goal of 3.5 million regenerative acres.
2025: ADM targets 5 million regenerative acres.
Progress Report
This second annual report follows ADM's first global regenerative agriculture report and updates its acreage and emissions figures. The forward targets of 3.5 million and 5 million acres extend the program's stated trajectory.
Shoppers buying packaged foods from brands linked to ADM's supply chain may see more products marketed with regenerative or sustainability claims. The extraction does not indicate any change to retail pricing or availability.
The takeaway
Regenerative agriculture is being framed by ADM as a practice that can improve farm economics as well as emissions outcomes. Readers following sustainable food brands can watch whether the company meets its 2025 acreage target.
What happens next
ADM targets 5 million regenerative acres in 2025, with an interim goal of 3.5 million acres set for 2024.
Further reading
For broader context on farming practices behind sustainable products, see Organic Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Feedstuffs.
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