Credit buyer · England, Wales, Scotland
First Milk regenerative farming bonus (incl. Nestle Milk Plan)
Pays members a base and variable bonus per litre for completing a regenerative farming plan and taking further environmental action; Nestle funds an extra premium for its milk pool.
- From
- First Milk co-operative (with Nestle UK)
- How much
- Base 0.5p/litre for completing the regen plan; variable element averaged 0.6p/litre from June 2025. Golden Hooves suppliers can earn an emissions-reduction bonus from April 2026 (amount not published).
- Who can apply
- First Milk members only (Nestle Milk Plan: members in Nestle's pool).
- Buys
- supply chain
What you’ll need
- First Milk membership
- Annual regenerative farming plan
How to apply
- Complete the annual regen plan with First Milk
- Take the extra actions for the variable bonus
- Paid on the milk cheque
2026 bonus rates not confirmed on First Milk's site. Only available if you supply this buyer; payments are usually per litre/tonne bonuses that the buyer can change or end. You often have to share farm data and carbon footprints. Not a carbon credit you can sell elsewhere.
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Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4. Always read the official page before you apply.