Regenerative agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture is a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm by placing a heavy premium on soil health with attention also paid to water management, fertilizer use, and more. It is a method of farming that improves the resources it uses, rather than destroying or depleting them[1].
Overview[edit | edit source]
Regenerative agriculture is a conservation and rehabilitation approach to food and farming systems. It focuses on topsoil regeneration, increasing biodiversity, improving the water cycle, enhancing ecosystem services, supporting biosequestration, increasing resilience to climate change, and strengthening the health and vitality of farm soil[2].
Principles[edit | edit source]
The principles of regenerative agriculture include:
- Soil Health: Improving the health and vitality of the soil is a primary focus. This is achieved through techniques such as composting, mulching, and crop rotation.
- Water Management: Efficient use of water resources, through methods such as drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
- Biodiversity: Encouraging a diverse array of plant and animal life within the agricultural system.
- Ecosystem Services: Enhancing the benefits obtained from ecosystem services like pollination and natural pest control.
- Biosequestration: Using plants to capture and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, helping to mitigate climate change.
Benefits[edit | edit source]
Regenerative agriculture has several benefits, including:
- Soil Fertility: By focusing on soil health, regenerative agriculture can improve soil fertility, leading to higher yields over time.
- Climate Change Resilience: Farms that use regenerative agriculture practices are more resilient to climate change due to their increased biodiversity and ecosystem health.
- Carbon Sequestration: Regenerative agriculture can help combat climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil.
- Biodiversity Conservation: By promoting a diverse array of plant and animal life, regenerative agriculture can help conserve biodiversity.
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