Bayer launches first Spanish ForwardFarm dedicated to maize

Bayer has inaugurated the first ForwardFarm in Spain dedicated specifically to maize cultivation. Located at the Laguna de Sariñena farm in Huesca, the 180-hectare site serves as a space for field trials and demonstrations of regenerative agriculture practices.

The farm, situated in the Ebro Valley, was expanded by Adrián Loscertales over the last eight years and currently focuses on maize, barley, and pea rotation. As part of Bayer’s global network of 16 farms across 11 countries, the site aims to facilitate on-the-ground learning and the sharing of agronomic experiences.

Demonstrations at the site include soil texture mapping to manage field variability, optimized nitrogen management, crop rotation, and adjusted planting densities. The initiative allows farmers and technicians to test various hybrid cycles and crop protection strategies to improve production methods under local environmental conditions.