How can regenerative agriculture reshape the future of agriculture? TSC member Woolworths New Zealand, LeaderBrand, and The New Zealand Institute for Plant and Food Research Limited are leading regenerative farming projects in Gisborne, New Zealand, which are revealing effective strategies for revitalizing heavily farmed land through better soil. Healthy soil is not only a foundation for better crops, but also important to a sustainable future. Supported by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), these trials are using compost and cover crops to transform soil health, improve yields, and reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers. After just one year, the soil is already showing signs of transformation: 🌱 Healthier Soil Ecosystems: More microbes and organisms are thriving, boosting nutrient cycles and making crops more resilient. 🌽 Better Yields: Crops like spinach and mesclun have better yield, and there’s even improved nitrogen supply, reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. 💧 Improved Soil Structure: The soil is softer, stores more moisture, and helps roots access the nutrients they need. For Woolworths, this isn’t just about better crop yields— it’s about creating farming systems that can sustain our food supply and the planet for generations. What role do you think regenerative agriculture should play in creating a sustainable food system? Let us know! 👇 Read more: https://buff.ly/41eELRe #RegenerativeFarming #Sustainability #SoilHealth #WoolworthsNZ #AgricultureInnovation #HealthyFarming #FutureOfFood
