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Currently, there's significant attention on regenerative agriculture as a key solution for establishing a healthier and more sustainable #FoodSystem. 🌱 However, it's essential to recognize that #RegenerativeAgriculture solely addresses the actions of farmers, who don't operate in isolation. 🚜 The production, transportation, processing, packaging, and consumption of food involve intricate interdependencies and relationships. Instead of focusing solely on regenerative agriculture, we should also emphasize regenerative production, distribution, processing, retail, and consumption, understanding how these components work in harmony. 🔄

Fully agree with this post from #eitfood "and farmers do not produce food in isolation. 🚜 Many complex interdependencies and relationships impact how our food is produced, transported, processed, packaged, and consumed." And to improve the farmers and "food" sustainability we need to measure it right? If we do not measure it it would become a mix of marketing, good intentions, and greenwashing. then... www.boostainability.com is our contribution to a better farming, a better food production system, more transparent for the producers and the consumers. Together, all of us involved in the food ecosystem can help to build a better future. EIT Food Instituto de Agricultura Regenerativa Roman Werner

There is a lot of focus at the moment on regenerative agriculture, which is one great solution to build a healthier more sustainable #FoodSystem. 🌱 However, #RegenerativeAgriculture is focused on what farmers do, and farmers do not produce food in isolation. 🚜 Many complex interdependencies and relationships impact how our food is produced, transported, processed, packaged, and consumed. Rather than simply regenerative agriculture, we should be interested in regenerative production, regenerative distribution, regenerative processing, regenerative retail, and regenerative consumption. And the way they work together. 🔄 When we frame the solution as regenerative ‘agriculture’, we are putting the entire responsibility on farmers. 🌾 This then means the burden of finance, of risk, of education and of transformation is focused at farm level and not shared across the value chain. 🌍 How can we expect adoption at scale if we do not look at this from a #RegenerativeFoodSystems perspective? 🤔 Let’s rethink our whole #FoodIndustry. Let’s create Regenerative Food Systems. #ImprovingFoodTogether 🌱

🌾 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Did you know that agriculture accounts for upto 90% of a food product's carbon footprint? With the global food system responsible for about 26% of greenhouse gas emissions, it's clear we need a transformative approach to farming. Enter regenerative agriculture – a solution that could revolutionize our food industry: 1️⃣ 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Regenerative practices like cover cropping and reduced tillage have the potential to sequester more than 100% of current annual CO2 emissions. Studies show these methods can sequester 0.3 - 5 tons of carbon per hectare per year. 2️⃣ 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵: Beyond carbon, regenerative farming improves soil biodiversity. Research indicates it can increase soil organic matter by up to 1% annually, enhancing water retention and nutrient availability. 3️⃣ 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀: Farmers adopting regenerative practices have reported up to 78% increase in profits due to reduced input costs and premium prices for sustainably grown produce. 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: • Forging stronger bonds with farmers through long-term contracts • Offering financial incentives for regenerative practices • Providing education and training • Investing in technology for optimization and transparency 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿: We must embrace regenerative agriculture now, collaborate across the supply chain, and advocate for supportive policies. As leaders in the food industry, we have the power to cultivate change. Are you ready to join the regenerative revolution? #RegenerativeAgriculture #SustainableFood #ClimateAction #FutureofFood #GHG #emission #food #agriculture #sustainableagriculture

What do consumers really know and care about when it comes to regenerative agriculture today? We commissioned an in-depth study to find out. And today we are sharing what we learned. Download 'Exploring Consumer Appetite for Regenerative Agriculture: Regenified’s 2024 Consumer Report' on our website to see it all for yourself. https://lnkd.in/dyn7QVqa The data reveals essential insights for regenerative farmers, retailers, brands, and supply chain partners. Here's a taste:  ➡ A critical subset of consumers are hungry for regenerative products, willing to pay a premium, and will go out of their way to find them. ➡ Awareness for regenerative agriculture is rising fast, and shoppers catch on easily when a credible source explains the basics—becoming “extremely interested.” ➡ Accessibility is a barrier. 74% of Values-Based Shoppers are likely to buy regenerative products, but 40% can't find them in their area or the stores where they shop. Learn more about these and other findings in the full report. https://lnkd.in/dyn7QVqa

Join us at the Regenerative Agriculture Summit Europe in Amsterdam this 3-5 September for an insightful session with Dana Rakha-Michalon on "Aligning and Adopting Metrics for Regenerative Agriculture Accountability." 🌱 As #RegenerativeAgriculture gains momentum, the need for harmonized measurement systems grows to address inconsistent definitions, fragmented data, and ensure local and community involvement. Regenerative agriculture metrics are essential for measuring impact, ensuring transparent supply chains, attracting investors, and guiding policy decisions. During this session we will be: ✅ Exploring how private sector & philanthropy have aligned on regenerative agriculture outcomes and metrics across farms, landscapes, and global ESG levels.   ✅ Tackling the challenges of measuring environmental, socio-cultural, and economic outcomes to support companies on their regenerative journey.   ✅ Addressing corporate accountability issues, greenwashing concerns, and the need for better regulation to enhance investments in regenerative agriculture.  ✅ Ensuring inclusivity for farmers, Indigenous peoples, and local communities. Join OP2B at this year’s Summit and be part of the movement to transform our agriculture systems. 🌳 Find out more here https://lnkd.in/dvGRJjzC. For discounted rates use code OP2B10. Regenerative Agriculture Summit Series

🌱 Benefits and Challenges of Regenerative Agriculture 🌍 Regenerative agriculture is emerging as a key solution for a more sustainable future. Here I share with you some of its most notable benefits and the challenges it faces: Benefits: Improved Soil Health: Practices such as crop rotation and the use of cover crops enrich the soil, improving its fertility and structure. Carbon Capture: Helps mitigate climate change by sequestering carbon in the soil and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Promoting Biodiversity: Promotes biological diversity, which increases resilience to pests and diseases. Climate Resilience: Healthier soils retain water better, helping to cope with droughts and reducing erosion. Reduction of Chemical Inputs: Less dependence on fertilizers and pesticides, which improves food quality and reduces costs in the long term. Economic Sustainability: In the long term, it reduces operating costs and increases profitability, benefiting farmers and the local economy. Challenges: Initial Investment: Implementing these practices can require significant investment and economic benefits may take time to manifest. Lack of Knowledge: Many farmers need training and a shift in mindset towards more sustainable methods. Scalability: Although effective on small farms, scaling regenerative agriculture can be complex. Labor and Time: It requires more manual labor and time, which can be a challenge for those with limited resources. Limited Market: Although growing, demand for regenerative products is still limited in some regions. Adaptability: Not all regenerative practices are suitable for all climates or regions. Regenerative agriculture offers us a more ethical and sustainable way of production, but it requires commitment and adaptation. 🌾💪 #RegenerativeAgriculture #Sustainability #GreenFuture #ClimateChange #SustainableAgriculture #Biodiversity

The viability of any food business hinges on the success of its crops. Farmers and Agribusinesses need necessary tools, knowledge, and support to not only thrive but also to safeguard the health of their soil and ensure long-term sustainability. Therefore, we advocate for practices such as crop rotation, cover cropping, and minimal tillage to improve soil structure, enhance nutrient cycling, and mitigate erosion. Also by extending sustainability to the products we offer through our traceability technology, we reduce soil degradation, and promote ecosystem health. Another amazing fact: You can get quality agricultural inputs, farm equipment, agrochemicals and agricultural commodities from us.

🌱 Part III of EARA’s "Regenerating Forward" Series! 🌱 We are thrilled to continue our journey with "Regenerating Forward: Green Deal & Farm2Fork Strategy – From a Restoring and Sustaining to a Regenerating Paradigm and Action Plan for Europe." In this series, we critically reflect on the under-performance of the Green Deal and Farm2Fork strategy during the last European Commission, while highlighting the immense potential of Regenerative Agriculture in meeting EU-wide policy goals. This time, we focus on a crucial reason behind the Green Deal and Farm2Fork's shortcomings: Lacking coherence, visionary alignment, and organization among all farmers, businesses, and civil and public organizations that want to change the system for the better. We’ll delve into this through two vital perspectives: 🍎 Past Mistakes and Deadlocks 🍏 New Opportunities Sprouting from the Regenerative Agriculture Movement 🍎 Past Mistakes and Deadlocks The agri-food system, as the oldest and largest sector of the global economy, is highly complex, and influenced by political regulation and subsidies. Structural change requires alignment among leaders, but the Green Deal and Farm2Fork strategies failed to unite farmers, consumers, and industry in a synergistic way. Past policy-making was divided by identity politics, leading to competing narratives in agricultural and market policies. This fragmentation created an incoherent governance framework, hindering progress toward true system regeneration. 🍏New Opportunities Sprouting from Regenerative Agriculture Regenerative Agriculture offers an inclusive, cooperative narrative for future-focused, pro-social, and pro-nature actors. By fostering shared expectations, Regenerative Agriculture becomes the guiding North Star for both private and public sectors, moving beyond outdated, market-driven sustainability models. It introduces a new philosophy that creates greater value for markets and all participants, rather than merely redistributing compromises tied to net-zero targets. Regenerative Agriculture paves the way for true regeneration, transcending the limitations of traditional approaches. 🔜 In the fourth part of our series, we’ll explore another critical reason behind the policy under-performance: The use of expired scientific & public governance paradigms  Stay tuned! Reference from the carousel: Page 5: https://lnkd.in/ejrSpGyd Page 9: https://lnkd.in/ekiwb7ZN

Regenerative Agriculture & Circular Economy Practices Regenerative agriculture and circular economy practices are deeply intertwined, especially in the context of soil health. With one-third of the world’s carbon stocked in soils, ensuring the right balance between carbon and nitrogen is critical—not only for carbon sequestration but also for sustainable food production. However, it’s complex; we must provide both carbon and nitrogen at optimal levels to maintain soil health. Circular economy principles reinforce this by promoting the recycling of organic matter—composting, crop residues, and organic waste—to build healthy, fertile soils. The key is to focus on fertilizing the soil, not just the plants, creating a regenerative system where nutrients are continuously reused and the soil’s long-term productivity is maintained. By integrating circular economy practices, we ensure resources are regenerated, benefiting both the environment and future food systems.