WHAT IS REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE?
KEY PRINCIPLES
Closed-loop nutrient and water cycles. Soil regeneration.
Crop diversification. Reforestation.
COMMON PRACTICES
Cover crops.
Integrated pest management. Crop rotation.
Pesticide management. Agroforestry.
This is an agricultural approach that goes beyond sustainability: it seeks to restore and improve the health of the soil, biodiversity, and ecological balance, regenerating natural resources instead of simply conserving them.
WHO CAN IMPLEMENT IT?
Small and large producers. Cooperatives and rural associations. Agribusiness organizations. Farms.
BENEFITS
Improves soil fertility and structure. Increased water retention capacity. CO2 reduction.
Improves resilience to climate change.
RELATIONSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Fosters the circular economy.
