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There is a tendency for people starting out in regenerative agriculture to want to know the single one practice they can use to be “regenerative” without needing to change anything else. However, choosing one practice to promote soil health while doing other practices that disrupt it is often counterproductive. In fact, the evidence is "stacking up" that stacked practices or a whole system approach is best. For that reason, we've been developing a "Whole System" section of our website to highlight the science and share approaches for implementation for different types of food production operations. The most recent addition is Whole System Regenerative Row Cropping. Check it out! https://buff.ly/4bZRUjC #CRARS #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #regenerativegrazing #regenerativealmonds

In the News ➪ 5 Years In, How Does General Mills’ Regenerative Agriculture Commitment Measure Up? General Mills aims to advance regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres of land by 2030, a promise it made in 2019. That commitment is one way it hopes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain, 30 percent by 2030 and to net zero by 2050. "We are about halfway there, with 500,000 acres engaged in our programs," said Jay Watson, General Mills’ director of regenerative agriculture, in an interview. Read more from GreenBiz Group here ➪ https://lnkd.in/gFmuZyiY #corporatecommitment #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #foodsystems #farmland

The journey has already begun. Farmers around the world are transitioning to regenerative agriculture right now. We might not have all the solutions yet to deliver a full-fledged regenerative agricultural system for every farm in every region, but the benefits are already visible even with only a contour of such a system. Brazilian farms participating in Bayer’s PROCarbono Program are living and thriving examples of this. They are pioneers fighting climate change, fostering soil health and achieving higher yields all at the same time. Learn more about #RegenerativeAgriculture and the impressive outcomes achieved today in #LatinAmerica by Maurício Rodrigues: https://lnkd.in/edbBE7ja

RFSI Original ➪ Reframing Our Understanding of Regenerative In the transition to regenerative agriculture, there has been a significant focus on soil health but in a recent keynote presentation John Kempf explained that there’s something else we need to focus on: regenerating our capacity for stewardship. To do this, we need more stewards, we need to take care of these stewards, we need to build regenerative supply chains, and we need capital. There is not enough money flowing to rural communities to support the significant role these communities play in the regenerative transformation. John explains: 📚 We need regenerative capacity 👩🏻🌾 We need more young stewards 💰 They need to be paid well 🛒 They need regenerative supply chains that support regenerative farmers and allow capital to flow back to rural communities Read more here ➪ https://lnkd.in/gfY28FJr #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #foodsystems #regenerativeleadership #stewards #soilhealth

🌎 We love to see progress anywhere on the planet when it comes to regenerative agriculture. 🧑🏽💻 Read this article if you’d like real-world examples and success stories of regenerative farms in California as well as understand the benefits of regen ag. There are examples of positive impacts on soil health, biodiversity and long-term crop yield. 🔎 Decode the Details here: https://lnkd.in/eMShyQQf 🤔 Are there any regen ag success stories you'd like to share? Leave them in the comments below! #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativetransition #regenag 

"So, what is regenerative agriculture? We define it as an ecosystem-based approach to farming that aims to improve farmer resilience, yield, and quality by improving and restoring soil health, enhancing biodiversity, and reducing the impact of chemicals on the environment." #regenerativeleadership #regenerativebusiness #regeneration2030

In the News ➪ New Research on Regenerative Agriculture The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) has released two new reports examining opportunities to improve and advance regenerative agriculture practices in order to combat climate change, enhance food system resilience, and promote worker and community wellbeing. The first report, Bridging the Regenerative Agriculture Financing Gap, proposes a new foundation for financing regenerative farms that takes into account the three factors that make financing regenerative agriculture difficult: outdated financial models; difficult financial returns; and cultural differences between farmers and investors. The second report, Surf to Turf: Linking Regenerative Agriculture and Restorative Aquaculture in Coastal Foodscapes, explores the history of sea-to-soil connections in food and agriculture, best practices and examples of these approaches at work today, and the opportunity they present for deep and meaningful food systems transformation on land and at sea. Read more ➪ https://lnkd.in/gcnkTMPp #research #regenerativeagriculture #aquaculture #regenerativefarming #reports #foodsystems

Regenerative agriculture is a growing and changing landscape that can include different practices based on what crop or livestock the farm is raising. Imagine a farm that not only produces scrumptious and nutritious food but also works like a natural ecosystem, buzzing with life and energy. That’s what regenerative farmers strive for – a balance that supports all life forms. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNugfY-b

🔑Unlock the secrets to sustainable farming practices with these six key principles🔍 Whether you're a farmer, business interested in ways to meet your sustainability goals, or are simply curious about the future of agriculture, this book provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable farming practices. It emphasizes the importance of soil health, biodiversity, and carbon management. By following these principles, farmers can enhance soil carbon sequestration, improve water retention, and promote ecosystem resilience. Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3Kvvqew #RegenerativeAg #Sustainability #Biodiversity #SoilHealth

An interesting article to read on #RegenAg by Julia Simon from NPR. At MyEasyFarm we are definitely convinced that #RegenAg is a real Climate solution. This is why we build our MMRV (Measure Monitor Report Verify) #MyEasySpheres solution based on our Ag Data expertise and BIOSPHERES Sébastien Roumegous agronomic expertise to help the Agrifood Supply Chain transition towards a more sustainable agriculture