{"id":674,"date":"2026-09-25T14:40:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:40:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com\/?p=674"},"modified":"2026-09-25T14:43:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T04:43:41","slug":"regenrative-farming-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/index.php\/2026\/09\/25\/regenrative-farming-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Regenerative Farming &#038; Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"674\" class=\"elementor elementor-674\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-672003ad e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"672003ad\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-553d0805 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"553d0805\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"xl\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83c\udf0d REGENERATIVE FARMING AND CLIMATE CHANGE: CAN HEALING THE SOIL HELP HEAL THE PLANET?<\/h1><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Climate change and agriculture are deeply interconnected. Farming is vulnerable to rising temperatures, droughts, floods and increasingly unpredictable weather. At the same time, agricultural activities contribute to greenhouse gas emissions through land clearing, livestock production, fertiliser use and soil degradation.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Regenerative agriculture offers an approach that aims to address both challenges: reducing agriculture&#8217;s environmental footprint while making farms more resilient to a changing climate.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">By rebuilding healthy soil, restoring biodiversity, improving water management and integrating trees into agricultural landscapes, regenerative farming can contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83c\udf31 1. SOIL: ONE OF THE PLANET&#8217;S GREAT CARBON RESERVOIRS<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-clip=\"true\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><div class=\"BjVYla_Image BjVYla_OverlayBox BjVYla_LoadingFrame\" data-d-component=\"image\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-1.jpg\" alt=\"Regenerative Farming &amp; Climate Change\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"BjVYla_LoadingSurface\"><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box _48e6ya_LoadingBlock\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"loading-block\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Soil contains an enormous reservoir of carbon, much of it stored as organic matter derived from plants, microorganisms and decomposing biological material.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Through photosynthesis, plants absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and convert it into carbohydrates. Some of this carbon enters the soil through roots, root exudates and decomposing plant material.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Regenerative farming practices can increase the amount of carbon entering the soil while helping protect existing carbon stocks.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">These practices include cover cropping, diverse crop rotations, organic amendments, reduced soil disturbance and the integration of perennial vegetation.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">However, soil carbon storage is not unlimited. Its potential varies according to soil type, climate, previous land management and farming practices. Carbon can also be released again if soil is disturbed or degraded.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The greatest benefits often arise when carbon management is combined with improvements in soil fertility, erosion control and water retention.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83c\udf3e 2. KEEPING THE GROUND COVERED<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-clip=\"true\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><div class=\"BjVYla_Image BjVYla_OverlayBox BjVYla_LoadingFrame\" data-d-component=\"image\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-676 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-2.jpg\" alt=\"Regenerative Farming &amp; Climate Change\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"BjVYla_LoadingSurface\"><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box _48e6ya_LoadingBlock\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"loading-block\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Bare agricultural soil is exposed to erosion, temperature extremes and moisture loss.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Cover crops protect the soil between commercial harvests and maintain living roots for more of the year.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Plants such as clover, vetch, rye and oats can contribute organic matter, improve soil structure and support soil microorganisms.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Leguminous cover crops can also supply biologically fixed nitrogen, potentially reducing the need for manufactured nitrogen fertilisers.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">This matters because nitrogen fertiliser production requires energy, while nitrogen applied to agricultural soils can contribute to nitrous oxide emissions.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Nitrous oxide is a powerful greenhouse gas, so careful nitrogen management is an important part of climate-conscious agriculture.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83d\udca7 3. BUILDING RESILIENCE AGAINST DROUGHT AND FLOODS<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-clip=\"true\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><div class=\"BjVYla_Image BjVYla_OverlayBox BjVYla_LoadingFrame\" data-d-component=\"image\"><p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-677 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-3.jpg\" alt=\"Regenerative Farming &amp; Climate Change\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-3-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"BjVYla_LoadingSurface\"><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box _48e6ya_LoadingBlock\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"loading-block\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Climate change is increasing the risks associated with extreme weather in many agricultural regions.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Healthy soil can help farmers adapt.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Organic matter and good soil structure generally improve water infiltration and moisture retention. This can reduce runoff during heavy rainfall and help crops withstand shorter dry periods.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Mulching, permanent groundcover, contour planting and restoring vegetation along waterways can further reduce erosion and protect water quality.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">These practices cannot eliminate the impacts of severe drought or flooding, but they can improve the ability of agricultural landscapes to withstand and recover from environmental stress.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83c\udf33 4. AGROFORESTRY: PUTTING TREES BACK INTO FARMING<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-clip=\"true\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><div class=\"BjVYla_Image BjVYla_OverlayBox BjVYla_LoadingFrame\" data-d-component=\"image\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-678 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Regenerative Farming &amp; Climate Change\" width=\"623\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-4.jpeg 623w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-4-300x199.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"BjVYla_LoadingSurface\"><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box _48e6ya_LoadingBlock\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"loading-block\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural systems can provide important climate and ecological benefits.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Agroforestry systems may include shelterbelts, fruit and nut orchards, trees integrated into pasture and crops grown beneath suitable tree canopies.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Trees absorb carbon dioxide and store carbon in their trunks, branches, roots and surrounding soil.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">They can also protect livestock from extreme heat, reduce wind damage, provide wildlife habitat and help stabilise vulnerable soils.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">However, trees must be selected and positioned carefully to avoid excessive competition with crops for water, nutrients and sunlight.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">In suitable environments, agroforestry can diversify farm income while increasing carbon storage and ecological resilience.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83d\udc04 5. LIVESTOCK AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-clip=\"true\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><div class=\"BjVYla_Image BjVYla_OverlayBox BjVYla_LoadingFrame\" data-d-component=\"image\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-679 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Regenerative Farming &amp; Climate Change\" width=\"1291\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-5.jpeg 1291w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-5-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-5-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1291px) 100vw, 1291px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"BjVYla_LoadingSurface\"><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box _48e6ya_LoadingBlock\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"loading-block\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Livestock production is an important source of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane from ruminant animals.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Regenerative grazing systems aim to maintain productive pastures, protect groundcover, recycle nutrients and prevent overgrazing.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Managed grazing may improve pasture condition and soil health in some circumstances.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">However, increased soil carbon does not automatically offset methane emissions from cattle and sheep.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Effective climate strategies must consider total greenhouse gas emissions, stocking rates, manure management, pasture productivity and the long-term stability of stored carbon.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83d\udc1d 6. BIODIVERSITY AS CLIMATE INSURANCE<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-clip=\"true\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><div class=\"BjVYla_Image BjVYla_OverlayBox BjVYla_LoadingFrame\" data-d-component=\"image\"><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-680 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-6.jpeg\" alt=\"Regenerative Farming &amp; Climate Change\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-6.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/organic-consumers.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Regenerative-Agriculture-6-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p><div class=\"BjVYla_LoadingSurface\"><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box _48e6ya_LoadingBlock\" data-d-auto-spacing=\"\" data-d-component=\"loading-block\" data-d-direction=\"col\" data-d-has-width=\"\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Climate change can increase pressure from pests, diseases and extreme weather.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Agricultural systems containing a diversity of crops, trees, flowering plants and native vegetation may be better equipped to withstand some of these pressures.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Crop rotations can interrupt pest and disease cycles, while flowering plants provide food and habitat for pollinators and beneficial predatory insects.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Diverse farming systems also spread production risks. When one crop performs poorly, others may remain productive.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Biodiversity is therefore not simply an environmental benefit. It can contribute directly to long-term agricultural resilience.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83c\udf0d 7. CAN REGENERATIVE FARMING REVERSE CLIMATE CHANGE?<\/h2><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Regenerative agriculture can contribute to climate mitigation, but claims that it can single-handedly reverse global warming are not supported by current evidence.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Soil carbon accumulation varies greatly between regions and farming systems. Additional carbon storage may slow as soils approach a new equilibrium, and gains can be reversed through poor management or environmental disturbance.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Furthermore, agriculture produces methane and nitrous oxide emissions that cannot necessarily be balanced by increased soil carbon.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Regenerative agriculture should therefore complement, rather than replace, substantial reductions in fossil fuel emissions and other greenhouse gases.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Its value lies in combining potential emissions reductions and carbon storage with healthier soil, biodiversity protection and more resilient food production.<\/p><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83c\udf31 8. THE TRANSITION TO CLIMATE-RESILIENT FARMING<\/h2><div class=\"oIb9lq_Box\" data-d-component=\"box\" data-d-direction=\"col\"><h1 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"xl\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">Practical priorities for farmers<\/h1><ol class=\"PSWZZq_List\" data-d-component=\"list\" data-d-marker=\"number\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Measure soil health and establish a baseline for soil organic carbon.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Introduce suitable cover crops and maintain groundcover wherever practical.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Reduce unnecessary soil disturbance and prevent erosion.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Diversify crop rotations and incorporate perennial vegetation.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Improve fertiliser efficiency and reduce avoidable nitrogen losses.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Integrate trees and responsibly managed livestock where appropriate.<\/div><\/div><\/li><li class=\"PSWZZq_Item\" data-d-component=\"list-item\" data-d-marker-layout=\"native\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Content\"><div class=\"PSWZZq_Label\">Monitor greenhouse gas emissions, water use, soil health and farm productivity over time.<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ol><\/div><h2 class=\"w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title\" data-d-component=\"title\" data-d-size=\"lg\" data-d-weight=\"semibold\">\ud83d\udc9a FARMING FOR A CHANGING PLANET<\/h2><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Regenerative agriculture encourages us to reconsider the relationship between food production and the natural environment.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">Rather than viewing soil, water, biodiversity and climate as separate issues, it recognises that they are interconnected parts of the same agricultural ecosystem.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">The transition requires scientific evidence, farmer experience, appropriate investment and long-term monitoring. Not every practice will work equally well in every region, and environmental improvements must be balanced with viable food production.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\">But the central opportunity is substantial: agricultural landscapes can become healthier, more productive and better prepared for climatic uncertainty.<\/p><p class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\"><span class=\"w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text\" data-d-component=\"text\" data-d-default-strong=\"\" data-d-inline=\"\">Regenerative farming cannot solve climate change alone. 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