Nestlé and BirdLife Collaborate on Regenerative Agriculture
Nestlé is taking a significant step forward in regenerative agriculture with a partnership focused on understanding the impact of these practices on biodiversity.
Nestlé tackles regenerative agriculture’s missing piece
By Donna Eastlake
29-Oct-2026
Last updated on 29-Oct-2026 at 10:56 GMT
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The world’s largest food manufacturer is expanding its regenerative agriculture ambitions, shifting the focus beyond soil health.
Nestlé x BirdLife Partnership: A Closer Look
- Nestlé and BirdLife will assess the biodiversity impacts of regenerative farming.
- The project will measure wildlife outcomes across European agricultural landscapes over three and a half years.
- It aims to identify how regenerative practices can be strengthened to benefit wildlife.
European Farmland Bird Populations on the Decline
European farmland bird populations have decreased by 58% between 1980 and 2024, according to the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme. Agricultural intensification is a primary contributor to this decline.
Why Birds Matter
Birds are considered reliable indicators of ecosystem health. Changes in bird populations reflect broader shifts in habitat quality, insect abundance, and overall biodiversity. Monitoring bird species can provide valuable insights into the environmental gains (or losses) of regenerative farming practices.
Nestlé’s Regenerative Vision
The collaboration is crucial for Nestlé not only to understand the environmental benefits of regenerative farming but also to support the resilience of agricultural supply chains and secure the long-term availability of key ingredients.
Key Takeaways:
- Biodiversity Loss: Europe's fields have become quieter, with farmland bird populations declining by 58% since 1980.
- Partnership Goals: The Nestlé-BirdLife project will measure biodiversity impacts, identify improvements, and guide regenerative agriculture strategies.
- Reliable Indicators: Birds are essential for monitoring ecosystem health and regenerative farming's environmental gains.
- Long-term Availability: Regenerative agriculture supports supply chain resilience and ingredient security.