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Heineken backs regen farmers with barley switch

Brewer says farmers will be directly paid a premium on regenerative barley yields to drive future farming resilience

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
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Malting barley growers will be paid a premium under Heineken's new plans
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Malting barley growers will be paid a premium under Heineken's new plans

Regenerative farmers have been given a welcome boost as the UK's largest brewer announced its backing for more nature friendly farming. Heineken UK this week announced the launch of one its regenerative...

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