Regenerative agriculture, the term as reported in various literature, initially came into usage by the Rodale Institute in the early 1980s. Later, in 2014, institute released a paper on Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Climate Change. The extract of the paper talks about sequestering more than 100% of current annual CO2 emissions with a switch to common and inexpensive organic management practices, which they termed 'regenerative organic agriculture.'
The farm and other management practices, under the regenerative agriculture, are focusing not only on restoring but also enhancement of soil health, ecosystem, biodiversity and communities. Unlike conventional agricultural practices that often prioritize short-term yields and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals, regenerative agriculture seeks to create sustainable, resilient, and self-sustaining systems. It aims to regenerate the soil, restore ecosystems, and increase carbon sequestration, all while producing food in a way that benefits the environment, farmers, and society at large.
