Why Regenerative?
Regenerative can mean different things to different people but to us, it's all about improving the health of the soil so our land can support native wildlife populations, produce nutrient dense food and fairly reward the people that work it, for many generations to come.
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Regenerative agriculture considers the farm as an ecosystem and the fundamental basis of that ecosystem is the soil. The top six inches of soil contain almost unimaginable amounts of life which protect its structure and cycle nutrients making them available to the plants which ultimately support all terrestrial life. Regenerative agriculture works with nature to regenerate the soil rather than extracting resources from it.
What does it actually mean?
Whilst regenerative agriculture doesn't have a legal definition, it is broadly accepted that it involves these 5 key principles:
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Minimal soil disturbance
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Keep the soil covered
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Keep living roots in the ground
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Bring crop diversity into the mix
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Integrate livestock
These principles can be used appropriately in each location, climate and situation and this means it's an adaptable approach without legal frameworks which may otherwise make it harder for producers to adopt.