Question: Does the company provide qualitative evidence on improving soil health and/or increase agrobiodiversity in its production and/or sourcing practices?
Answer:
Yes
18186752
World Benchmarking Alliance
Tyson Foods
2023
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The company provides qualitative evidence of efforts to improve soil health. The company states they work with U.S. corn growers to implement climate-smart row crop practices that reduce GHG emissions, enhance the natural carbon sink of agricultural soils, improve soil health and reduce overall costs. Food Loops collects team members’ food waste and puts it through a decomposition process, creating a more natural, nutrient-rich soil enhancer for area farmers, landscapers and gardeners. MyFarms is farm management software program that provides farmers with insights about the value of conservation practices. The company's main focus is on the U.S. corn growers which is in line with their production. They also mention independent producers and feedlots which are in line with their sourcing practices.