Difference between revisions of "Regenerative Agriculture"
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− | '''Regenerative Agriculture''', is any agricultural system that results in a net increase of soil fertility and biodiversity and minimizes non-renewable energy usage. | + | '''Regenerative Agriculture''', or ''restorative agriculture'' is any agricultural system that results in a net increase of soil fertility and biodiversity and minimizes non-renewable energy usage. |
Regenerative agriculture is in contrast to [[agro-industrial]] farming, which is the norm in 21st century agriculture. Agro-industrial farming typically is degenerative to it's environment and relies on depleting natural resources such as energy, [[soil fertility]] and [[biodiversity]]. | Regenerative agriculture is in contrast to [[agro-industrial]] farming, which is the norm in 21st century agriculture. Agro-industrial farming typically is degenerative to it's environment and relies on depleting natural resources such as energy, [[soil fertility]] and [[biodiversity]]. | ||
[[Regenerative Grazing]] | [[Regenerative Grazing]] |
Revision as of 01:38, 10 January 2015
Regenerative Agriculture, or restorative agriculture is any agricultural system that results in a net increase of soil fertility and biodiversity and minimizes non-renewable energy usage.
Regenerative agriculture is in contrast to agro-industrial farming, which is the norm in 21st century agriculture. Agro-industrial farming typically is degenerative to it's environment and relies on depleting natural resources such as energy, soil fertility and biodiversity.