Regenerative
Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture offers a transformative approach to farming that restores the land while producing food, fibre and fuel. It is not just about minimising harm but about actively healing the ecosystem and improving the health of the soil, water, air and communities. Regenerative agriculture is a vital part of the solution to many pressing environmental and agricultural challenges.
principles
of
regenerative
agriculture
BUILDING HEALTHY SOIL
One of the central goals is to sequester carbon in the soil. Growing plants, such as legumes or grasses, cover the soil year-round. These crops prevent erosion, enhance soil structure, increase organic matter and promote microbial activity. Reducing soil disturbance helps retain soil structure and builds biodiversity.
PROMOTING BIODIVERSITY
Crop diversity improves ecosystem health, supports beneficial insects and reduces the risk of pests and diseases. Integrating trees and shrubs provides habitat for wildlife, windbreaks and increased carbon sequestration. Creating healthy wild areas supports native species, including pollinators.
REDUCING CHEMICAL INPUTS
The emphasis is on natural processes such as composting green manures and biological pest control to reduce the need for synthetic inputs that can harm the soil, water and surrounding ecosystems. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the focus.
HOLISTIC LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT
Livestock is moved frequently to new pasture areas to mimic the natural grazing patterns and prevent overgrazing. Integrating different types of animals improves the land’s fertility and spreads nutrients more evenly.
WATER MANAGEMENT
Practices like contour ploughing, swales and other key design features manage the flow of water and reduce runoff. This reduces irrigation needs and ensures rainwater penetrates the soil, replenishing groundwater and supporting plant growth and resilience.
CIRCULAR ECOMONY
Closing the loop on waste streams minimises waste by recycling nutrients, taking waste, and making it a resource. Returning organic matter to the soil in the form of compost, crop residues and manure increase microbial activity.
When the principles of regenerative agriculture are consistently applied, regenerative farms tend to be more resilient to environmental stresses. Over time, regenerative agriculture can reduce operational costs and produce higher yields, which increases profitability. Regenerative farming often results in healthier, more nutrient-dense crops with higher vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, leading to improved human health outcomes. Small-scale regenerative farms revitalise local economies, support local food systems and foster stronger connections between farmers and consumers.
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