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    What is Regenerative Agriculture?

    Farming practices that restore soil health, sequester carbon, and enhance biodiversity. Regenerative agriculture can help food businesses reduce supply chain emissions and build climate resilience.

    Why it matters

    Regenerative practices can turn agricultural land from a carbon source into a carbon sink. Food brands that invest in regenerative supply chains can potentially claim reduced Scope 3 emissions and differentiate their products in an increasingly carbon-conscious market.

    Example

    A cereal brand partners with five UK farms to transition 500 hectares to regenerative practices including cover cropping and reduced tillage. After three years, soil organic carbon increases by 0.5%, and the farms' emission intensity per tonne of wheat drops by 20%.

    Related terms

    Agricultural Emissions

    Greenhouse gas emissions from farming activities, including livestock methane, fertiliser nitrous oxide, and land use change. Agriculture accounts for roughly 10% of UK emissions.

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