Regenerative Agriculture

How can we tell whether a farming practice restores what it claims to restore?

Regenerative agriculture is a label that needs to be translated into particular practices and measurable goals. The questions include soil, water, biodiversity, yields and livelihoods in the local setting, including trade-offs and the period of assessment. Good intentions or a positive label do not establish results. Farmers need a realistic account of risks, costs and support during change.

A question to sit with (optional): What outcome is being measured, against what baseline, and over what period?