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Nestlé has teamed up with the World Farmers' Organisation (WFO) in an effort to help make food systems more resilient to climate change.

The partnership is described as a first-of-its-kind, marking the first alliance between a global food company and the largest global farmers’ association.

Nestlé and the WFO will advocate for fair policies and practical solutions, such as regenerative agriculture, that can empower farmers and help the adapt to climate change.

The two organisations will collaborate to understand farmers’ challenges, to promote awareness of regenerative agriculture, to strengthen farmers’ capacities, and to co-develop viable farming models that can inspire the next generation of farmers.

Arnold Puech d'Alissac, president of the WFO, said: “"Farmers are facing the challenges of climate change every day, but they are also driving the solutions. Real change demands holistic approaches and collaboration across the value chain.”

He added: “This partnership with Nestlé aims to lead by example, showing how farmers and industry can work together, with trust and respect, to build food systems that are fair, resilient and sustainable for people and the planet”.

The WFO represents over one billion farmers globally from national organisations and agricultural cooperatives in more than 50 countries.

Nestlé’s global head of public affairs, Chris Hogg, commented on the partnership: “Nestlé relies on 600,000 farmers globally to ensure a sustainable supply of its raw materials. Farmers, who are deeply aware of today's crop production challenges, are highly proficient at adapting and finding ways to work with the planet's natural resources to produce food.”

“By partnering with the WFO, we want to put farmers at the center and share their insights and concerns to help inform food policies.”