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Regenerative Agriculture

Holistic farming practices focused on soil health and ecosystem regeneration.

What is Regenerative Agriculture?

Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming approach that focuses on improving soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. It aims to restore degraded soils, enhance natural systems, and increase resilience, ultimately leading to greater carbon sequestration in the soil and vegetation.

Why is Regenerative Agriculture important?

Regenerative agriculture is critically important for climate change mitigation through its significant potential for soil carbon sequestration. It also addresses numerous environmental challenges like soil erosion, water pollution, and biodiversity loss, while promoting food security and farm profitability.

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A transferable instrument representing one tonne of CO₂ equivalent reduced or removed.

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A market where carbon credits are traded voluntarily by companies or individuals.

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What are the core principles of regenerative agriculture?

Core principles include minimizing soil disturbance (no-till), maximizing crop diversity, keeping the soil covered, maintaining living roots in the ground, and integrating livestock.

How does regenerative agriculture contribute to carbon removal?

By improving soil organic matter and plant biomass, regenerative agriculture increases the amount of carbon absorbed from the atmosphere and stored in the soil, effectively turning farmland into a carbon sink.

Does regenerative agriculture apply to all types of farming?

Yes, the principles of regenerative agriculture can be applied to a wide range of farming systems, including row crops, pastured livestock, and orchards, adapting practices to specific local conditions.