Sustainable Ag is Great, but Maybe It's Time for Us to Regenerate?
Amaka Ifeduba, Ph.D.
Bridging the Gap between Agriculture & People Development | Science Communications | Public Speaking | Coaching Professionals to Secure Global Opportunities & Achieve US Grad School Success.
?If you’ve been keeping up with current trends, you know that our planet faces significant challenges due to a growing population and climate change. While sustainable agriculture has made commendable progress in enhancing food production without jeopardizing future resources, it’s time to put more emphasis on replenishing depleted resources through regenerative agriculture.
This letter briefly explores the importance of regenerative practices, highlighting successful examples from non-profit organizations that illustrate their potential benefits.
It's inspiring to see major global companies like PepsiCo, Bayer, Corteva, Syngenta, etc., ramping up their efforts in regenerative agriculture. Their commitment is paving the way for positive environmental change, and I look forward to exploring these efforts in future letters.
What’s Regenerative Agriculture All About?
Regenerative agriculture is not just about doing less harm, instead, it’s about actively improving the land. Think of practices like cover cropping, reduced tillage, and promoting biodiversity. These methods help improve soil health, enhance water retention, and create resilient farming systems.?
Here are three inspiring examples that I read about:
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Why Go Regenerative?
Regenerative agriculture is environmentally beneficial and economically smart. Shifting to these practices can reduce costs through lower input needs and offers resilience against climate impacts—an increasingly appealing aspect as more consumers seek sustainably sourced products.
While the transition may be challenging, requiring changes in mindset and education, the long-term benefits of healthier soil, richer biodiversity, and better climate resilience make it a worthwhile investment for both farmers and the planet.
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Conclusion
Sustainable agriculture has set the stage for responsible farming, but regenerative agriculture offers a holistic solution to our pressing food production challenges. By focusing on restoration, we can nourish our communities and heal our ecosystems — helping us become stewards of the Earth!
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What do you think?
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3 天前Nice
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2 周Great ??. For regenerative agriculture, it's also important to know the concept of "how, when and where" , especially when it comes to tree growing. Thanks for your understanding!
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2 周It’s encouraging to see appreciation for the sustainable agriculture movement alongside a call to focus more on maintaining and improving our soil and water through restorative measures. I love seeing major brands adopting these recommended changes, and I hope to see more support for farmers who want to implement these practices but face barriers, especially financial constraints. Many regenerative practices, like rotational grazing and agroforestry, can be both costly and labor-intensive, and additional aid could make a significant difference.
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2 周Thanks for sharing
PepsiCo, Bayer, Corteva Agriscience, Syngenta are greenwashing their massive, negative impact on the planetary system by "ramping up their [tiny] efforts in regenerative agriculture." Yes, it is time to regenerate. Not to be taken for fools by massive corporations which are still vastly destroying vital agrosystems and surrounding ecosystems.