Initiative Platform for Arable Farming is a cross-industry network that systematically identifies, evaluates, and addresses quality and process challenges in arable farming. It provides a neutral framework for professional exchange along the entire value chain – from agricultural production through trade and processing to retail.
The initiative aims to jointly identify key issues, understand their root causes, and develop practical, sustainable solutions. Another focus is clear and factual communication to create transparency, build trust, and convey relevant developments in an understandable way.
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Contact
Janna Wiesner
DLG TestService
Tel.: +49 69 24788-396
J.Wiesner@DLG.org
Quality, transparency, collaboration along the value chain
The initiative strengthens quality and transparency in the arable farming value chain to successfully address topics such as quality assurance, resource efficiency, and sustainability through coordinated collaboration among all stakeholders.
Core objectives include:
Focus areas
The initiative focuses primarily on the key crops of German arable farming: cereals, oilseeds, and sugar beet.
Its priorities include quality, resource efficiency, CO₂ balances, biodiversity, crop rotations, as well as product- and process-related challenges that arise in agricultural practice and processing.
Working approach
The platform follows a structured, scientifically grounded approach to addressing quality and process-related issues. This includes:
- Identification and categorization of problem areas
- Analysis of risk parameters and entry pathways for quality deficiencies
- Root cause clarification and development of practical solutions
Work is carried out in an interdisciplinary and collaborative manner, involving relevant experts across the production and processing chain.