regenerativeissä

Regenerative farming is an approach to agriculture that aims to improve the health of the soil and the environment. It focuses on practices that build soil organic matter, increase biodiversity, and enhance the water cycle. Key principles include minimizing soil disturbance through no-till or reduced-till methods, keeping the soil covered with diverse crops or cover crops, and integrating livestock into farming systems to cycle nutrients.

The goals of regenerative agriculture extend beyond simply sustainable production. It seeks to reverse environmental degradation, sequester carbon in the soil, and improve the resilience of farming systems to climate change. By fostering a healthy soil ecosystem, regenerative practices can lead to better crop yields, reduced reliance on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and improved water quality.

While the term "regenerative" is not always strictly defined, it encompasses a range of techniques that have been practiced for centuries in various forms. Modern regenerative agriculture often draws inspiration from traditional farming methods and integrates them with scientific understanding of soil biology and ecology. It represents a shift from a purely extractive model of agriculture to one that is restorative and enhances the natural capital of the land.