Regenerative agriculture

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Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative Agriculture (pronunciation: /rɪˈdʒɛnərətɪv ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/) is a system of farming principles and practices that seeks to rehabilitate and enhance the entire ecosystem of the farm by placing a heavy premium on soil health with attention also paid to water management, fertilizer use, and more. It is a method of farming that improves the resources it uses, rather than destroying or depleting them.

Etymology

The term "Regenerative Agriculture" was first coined by the Rodale Institute in the 1980s. The term "regenerative" comes from the Latin "regeneratus", meaning "created again". In this context, it refers to the process of restoring the health and vitality of the soil and the ecosystem it supports.

Related Terms

  • Agroecology: The science of applying ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agricultural systems.
  • Permaculture: A system of agricultural and social design principles centered around simulating or directly utilizing the patterns and features observed in natural ecosystems.
  • Organic Farming: An agricultural system that uses fertilizers of organic origin such as compost manure, green manure, and bone meal and places emphasis on techniques such as crop rotation and companion planting.
  • Soil Health: The continued capacity of soil to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans.
  • Ecosystem: A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.

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