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Regenerative Agriculture: Nurturing the Soil, Sustaining Our Future 🌱 Healthy soil is the foundation of life, yet conventional farming has strained it through over-tillage, monocultures, and chemicals. Regenerative agriculture (RA) offers a solution a holistic approach that restores soil, boosts biodiversity, and strengthens ecosystem resilience. Key Practices for Soil Renaissance: - No-Till Farming: Protects soil structure, conserves water, and preserves microbial life. - Cover Crops: Legumes, rye, or clover enrich the soil with nutrients, prevent erosion, and support biodiversity. - Crop Rotation & Diversity: Alternating crops breaks pest cycles and improves soil fertility. - Integrating Livestock: Managed grazing recycles nutrients, controls vegetation, and promotes healthy pastures. - Composting & Organic Amendments: Recycles farm waste into nutrient-rich soil, fostering microbial activity. - Agroforestry & Silvopasture: Mixing trees, crops, and livestock enhances resilience and carbon sequestration. - Water Management: Contour farming, swales, and rainwater capture reduce runoff while improving soil moisture. Why Regenerative Practices Matter: Increases soil organic matter and fertility 🌾 Sequesters carbon, mitigating climate change 🌍 Enhances water retention and drought resilience 💧 Supports pollinators and biodiversity 🐝 Creates sustainable, profitable farming systems 💚 By embracing RA, farmers are not just sustaining crops—they are restoring ecosystems, building climate resilience, and nourishing communities. Join the movement: Every seed planted with care, every soil-friendly practice applied, contributes to a healthier planet for future generations. #SustainableAgriculture #regenerativeagriculture! #SoilHealth

“Regenerative” needs to be more than branding. Rainforest Alliance’s new standard moves us toward measurable outcomes, not just promises. But regeneration is also an opportunity to rethink agriculture itself, to layer in secondary and tertiary crops that strengthen resilience, circularity, and supply local demands. True regeneration links healthy soils to thriving communities. At Bridge, we see a natural role here: bringing rigor to traceable farmer data and consent, helping connect these measurable outcomes from farm to village to market. What measurable regen metrics matter most to you? #RegenerativeAgriculture #Standards #SoilHealth #Sustainability #FarmerFirst #DigitalPublicInfrastructure

Time to regenerate: Why the global food industry should embrace regenerative agriculture now Intensive farming can cause damage, as synthetic inputs affect soil health, harm biodiversity and create a cycle of dependency that undermines farmer livelihoods and health. Regenerative agriculture improves soil health, enhances biodiversity and boosts farmer income in the long term, helping to reverse the damage caused by intensive farming. To accelerate the shift, the Rainforest Alliance has introduced a Regenerative Agriculture Standard and product seal to help track regenerative impact. https://lnkd.in/dN7f3Q56

Regenerative Agriculture is on the rise RBC's latest article highlights key takeaways in regenerative agriculture from last week’s Climate Week in NYC: - Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum worldwide, driven by its potential to deliver positive environmental outcomes and measurable climate benefits. - Practices like improving soil health, boosting biodiversity, and optimizing land use are not only reducing emissions across the supply chain but also enhancing overall ecosystem health. - With transparency in demand, product carbon footprints (PCFs) and carbon labels are vital tools for businesses to track and communicate progress. At CarbonOne, we’re proud to help agri-food businesses bring transparency to life, making it easier to track, measure, and share their climate progress with confidence. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/grEZrPP3 #RegenerativeAgriculture #CarbonAccounting #ClimateAction #PCF #CarbonLabels

What happened This Week In Regenerative Agriculture? 1. Farmland LP and Carbon Friendly Submit First Verified U.S. Regenerative Agriculture Carbon Credits to Verra 2. Federal Report Gives Regenerative Ag a Boost—Now Farmers Want Real Help, Not Just Praise 3. Klim's ‘Digital Companion’ Bridges the Field-to-Boardroom Gap for Regenerative Agriculture 4. McDonald’s Commits $200 Million to Regenerative Ranching in Its Largest U.S. Sustainability Investment Yet 5. Cairnspring Mills Reimagines Flour as the Next ‘Craft Revolution’ Through Regenerative Wheat and Community Partnerships Subscribe to TWIRA for FREE to learn more! https://lnkd.in/evvfuKFi #newsletter #regenerative #food #ag

Case Study: Regenerative Farming in the Koue Bokkeveld In South Africa’s Koue Bokkeveld, two Worldwide Fruit Limited suppliers, De Keur and Zonnehaven, are rethinking fruit farming. Their journey goes beyond changing practices. It is about transforming mindsets, restoring ecosystems, and securing a future for farming families. Both growers faced the pressures of rising input costs, water scarcity, and climate extremes. Their response has been a move towards regenerative farming that rebuilds soil health, conserves water, enhances biodiversity, and maintains strong yields. Along the way, they have seen wildlife return to orchards, reduced their reliance on synthetic inputs, and discovered that working with nature can strengthen resilience in ways conventional systems could not. Compiled by Blue North, this case study marks the beginning of a series to be shared in 2025. The collection will explore how growers across WFL’s supply chain are adapting to these climate pressures, what challenges they face, and where the opportunities lie in building stronger, more resilient food systems. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/datvCpet

Our new report looks at the #permanence of the #regenerative #agriculture transition in the U.S., using #cover #crops as a case study. A recent article published in #PNAS details the persistence rates of cover cropping actions in Indiana since 2014 and finds that initial adoption rates are not being repeated as much as #conservation professionals expect. What is the broader takeaway for the American regenerative agriculture movement? ➡️ Report: https://lnkd.in/ejZqayYm

As Agroforestry Partners has been fundraising to plant more trees on American farms, one of the consistent responses that I've received from investors is that the 20-year term of our projects is too long. There are ways for us to work around this issue, but I am beginning to view our term length as an asset and less of a liability. Our new report below references a recent article published in PNAS that shows faltering repeat cover cropping practices after adoption. Cover crops are a quick farm sustainability solution, but they need broader ecosystem support in order for farmers to continue their use. We believe that stakeholders within the regenerative agriculture movement are working to raise this support structure. However, the case study on cover crops shows me that the inherently long tail on tree planting is exactly what impact investors should pursue in this moment.

🌾 The Next Growth Frontier in Regenerative Agriculture: Biofertilizers As climate pressures intensify, the agriculture industry is shifting from dependency on synthetics to nature-based solutions that restore soil health while improving yields - biologicals, biostimulants, biocontrols, and biofertilizers. Companies like Living Roots are leading this transition in Southeast Asia, helping farmers improve productivity and resilience while working with corporates that prioritize livelihood improvement and soil regeneration. 📰Their message is one of urgency: with climate change expected to cause 30–40% yield declines in the next three decades, sustainable farming practices have become a necessity today. 🌱 The Opportunity Ahead Biofertilizers show enormous potential for innovation through waste valorization, an example is the inclusion of insect frass - the nutrient-rich organic residue from insect farming, the likes of Black Soldier Fly. For example, increases in maize (H513) yields of as high as 27%and 7% have been seen in plots treated with 100 kg N ha-1 of BSFFF (BSF Frass Fertilizer) when compared to those treated with commercial organic (SAFI) and urea fertilizers respectively (link in comments) Frass is not only an excellent biofertilizer on its own but can also enhance microbial activity and soil structure when combined with existing biologicals, thus creating the perfect bridge between regenerative agriculture and circular bioeconomy. In the field of regenerative agriculture, we need more collaboration across ecosystems: 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀 × 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 × 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. #AgriTech #RegenerativeAgriculture #RegenAg #Biofertilizer

🌿 Sustainable Agriculture with Biostimulants – Expert Insights As global agriculture faces mounting pressure from climate change, soil degradation, and fluctuating commodity prices, the need for sustainable and efficient farming solutions has never been greater. Among the emerging innovations, biostimulants are taking center stage — offering farmers new tools to improve productivity and resilience while protecting natural resources. ⸻ 🌾 What Makes Biostimulants Essential for Sustainable Farming? Unlike conventional fertilizers or pesticides, biostimulants work by enhancing the natural processes of plants and soil. They help crops: • Strengthen root systems for better nutrient absorption • Boost immunity and stress resistance • Improve soil structure and microbial balance • Reduce dependency on chemical inputs These benefits directly support the goals of better yield, better soil health, and lower environmental impact — key pillars of sustainable agriculture. ⸻ 🌊 Leili’s Marine Biotechnology: From Nature to Innovation At Leili Group, we’ve spent over 30 years advancing marine-based biostimulant science. Through our seaweed extract and Dual-Oligosaccharide technologies, we translate the essence of the ocean into practical solutions for farmers worldwide. Our products, derived from marine polysaccharides and functional microorganisms, are designed to: • Enhance crop vitality and stress tolerance • Restore soil fertility and microbial ecology • Support chemical reduction programs without compromising yield Leili’s flagship products, such as Alga300, have earned international recognition — including EU CE certification under Regulation (EC) No. 2019/1009 — proving their quality, safety, and contribution to green agriculture. ⸻ 🌍 Building a Balanced Future Together The transition to sustainable agriculture is not a single innovation — it’s a collaborative movement among farmers, scientists, and technology partners. At Leili, we are proud to work hand in hand with global growers across 80+ countries, helping them balance productivity, profitability, and environmental responsibility. By combining scientific precision with nature’s intelligence, biostimulants are redefining how we grow food — ensuring that agriculture remains both productive and sustainable for generations to come. 🌱 ⸻ 💬 Join the Conversation How do you see biostimulants shaping the next era of sustainable agriculture? We’d love to hear your insights and field experiences in the comments below. 👇 #LeiliGroup #SustainableAgriculture #Biostimulants #MarineBiotechnology #Innovation #CropHealth #SoilHealth #GreenAgriculture #BalancedAgriculture