FOOD NEWS
How Regenerative Farming Could Impact The Food We Buy In Years To Come
BY MOLLY HARRIS
Regenerative farming practices seek to restore and rejuvenate ecosystems, rather than relying on pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, and monoculture to maximize crop yields.
The practices include crop rotation, cover cropping, minimal tillage, and the integration of livestock and other animals. They naturally regenerate soil and support biodiversity.
By nurturing soil microorganisms and reducing erosion and water loss, these practices lead to healthier, nutrient-rich crops with natural resilience against pests and diseases.
Surprisingly, these higher-quality crops are also cost-effective to produce because they require less irrigation and use fewer synthetic inputs such as fertilizer and pesticides.
Regeneratively farmed soil also absorbs large quantities of greenhouse gasses, so wide-scale use of these practices could eventually lead to carbon neutral food production.
Ultimately, adoption of regenerative farming practices not only ensures sustainable agriculture, but also offers a path towards a more ecologically balanced and food-secure future.