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Farmers

Why Attend?

As regenerative agriculture gains momentum globally, farmers remain at the heart of this transformation. Your practical knowledge and on-the-ground implementation are essential to making regenerative agriculture work.

This summit provides a platform where your voice guides the conversation, ensuring that solutions are practical, scalable, and economically viable for the farming community.

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Benefits

  1. Connect directly with major buyers and brands committed to sourcing regeneratively grown products, opening new market opportunities and premium partnerships.
  2. Access innovative financing models designed specifically for the transition to regenerative agriculture, with sessions on farmer-focused finance and risk mitigation.
  3. Share your experiences with industry decision-makers who need to hear directly from farmers to design better policies and support systems.

Agenda Highlights

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  • Tuesday, 9 Sep, 2025

    From Farm to Finance: How Farmers Can Access Capital for Regeneration

    • How to structure financing to support farmers
    • What financial institutions need to see to de-risk investments
    • Practical examples of innovative funding models

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Mauricio Castro Schmitz

    Regenerative Agriculture Director
    The Nature Conservancy
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    Mauricio Castro Schmitz

    Regenerative Agriculture Director
    The Nature Conservancy

    Author:

    Roel Messie

    Chief Executive Officer
    IDH Investment Management
    ... read more

    Roel Messie

    Chief Executive Officer
    IDH Investment Management

    Author:

    Elisa Ilges

    Regenerative Farmer
    EcoMaset
    ... read more

    Elisa Ilges

    Regenerative Farmer
    EcoMaset

    Author:

    Maarten Van Dam

    Founder @ Schevichoven Farm & Partner
    Pymwymic
    ... read more

    Maarten Van Dam

    Founder @ Schevichoven Farm & Partner
    Pymwymic
    Time: 
    1.30pm - 2.00pm
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    The True Cost of Regenerative Agriculture

    Examine the financial, environmental and social implications of regenerative
    transformation.
    • How much does it actually cost to transition?
    • What are the financial and environmental risks of NOT transitioning?
    • Valuing ecosystem services and long-term resilience

    Speaker(s): 

    Author:

    Jan Per Bethge

    Sustainability Manager
    Dr. Oetker
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    Jan Per Bethge

    Sustainability Manager
    Dr. Oetker

    Author:

    Sara Golden

    Fair Value Chains, Policy Advisor
    Oxfam
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    Sara Golden

    Fair Value Chains, Policy Advisor
    Oxfam
    Time: 
    2.00pm-2.30pm
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

    De-Risking Regenerative Agriculture: The Role of Insurance

    Transitioning to regenerative agriculture comes with financial uncertainty, but insurance can help mitigate risk and unlock investment. This session explores how innovative insurance solutions are supporting farmers and businesses in scaling regenerative practices.
    • How insurers assess and price risk in regenerative systems
    • The role of data in improving coverage and reducing costs

    Session Job Focus: 
    Farmers
    Agribusinesses
    Time: 
    4.00pm-4.40pm
    Session Type: 
    General Session (Presentation)

Speakers include:

  • Andy Cato
    Farmer & Co-Founder
    Wildfarmed
  •
    Stacy Cushenbery
    Senior Manager for Global Food Systems
    Oatly
  •
    Maarten Van Dam
    Founder @ Schevichoven Farm & Partner
    Pymwymic
  •
    Elena Cortés
    VP Sustainability and Procurement
    Mars
  •
    Philippe Birker
    Co-Founder & COO
    Climate Farmers
  •
    Jan Per Bethge
    Sustainability Manager
    Dr. Oetker
  •
    Axelle Bodoy
    Global Head of Regenerative Agriculture
    Louis Dreyfus Company
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