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Regenerative Agriculture Rising across Farms

Jul 11, 2025
By Farms.com

Climate and Food Firms Drive New Farm Practices for Resilience

Regenerative agriculture is quickly moving from theory to action. Facing pressure from climate change, supply chain issues, and rising costs, many farmers and agribusinesses are switching to this nature-based approach.

Practices like cover cropping, reduced soil tillage, biological pest control, and efficient water use are making farming more sustainable. These methods help retain soil nutrients, increase biodiversity, and reduce dependence on chemical inputs.

A major study by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) evaluated farms in 14 countries. It showed that regenerative methods produced nearly the same yields—just 1% lower on average—yet used far fewer chemicals. Over three years, regenerative farms had 27% higher full productivity than their conventional peers.

“The Green Revolution can be put to the dustbin of history,” said Simon Krämer, Executive Director of EARA. “The 4th agricultural revolution is here, led by farmers joining forces with nature, relearning ancient wisdom and holistic worldviews, combined with the newest science and autonomy-enhancing technology.”

The shift is also market-driven. Many food companies are asking their suppliers to adopt low-carbon practices. Farmers are also realizing that regenerative techniques can increase profits by reducing debt and reliance on inputs.

Innovative tech is also boosting adoption. Some startups are turning food waste into insect-based fertilizers that rebuild soil naturally. New certification frameworks are being created globally to standardize and verify regenerative efforts.

Still, some farmers hesitate due to cost or lack of information. But experts believe the benefits—such as climate resilience, better food, and long-term stability—make the transition worthwhile.

As the world responds to environmental challenges, regenerative agriculture offers a hopeful path forward for food systems and farmers alike.


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