Regenerative Farming

Question 1

What is regenerative farming?

Answer 1

Agroecological farming practices that enhance the soil health and biodiversity in a similar manner to organic systems

Question 2

Regenerative agriculture is simple:

Answer 2

It is any form of farming e.g. the production of food or fibre, which at the same time improves the environment

Question 3

What are the 5 principles of regenerative farming?

Answer 3

Don't disturb the soil.
Keep the soil surface covered.
Keep living roots in the soil.
Grow a diverse range of crops.
Bring grazing animals back to the land.

Question 4

What does regenerative farming increase resilience to?

Answer 4

Extreme weather

Question 5

What does regenerative farming improve?

Answer 5

Water quality and biodiversity of local rivers and lakes

Question 6

What are the crops more resilient to?

Answer 6

Extreme weather, pests and diseases

Question 7

What is putting stress onto farming?

Answer 7

Mass migration, increasing temperature and drought

Question 8

Why are chemicals negative for soils?

Answer 8

They disrupt their ability to build and trap carbon