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Regenerative Agriculture: A Strategic Approach for Farming

Cropaia

Excessive or deep plowing disrupts the soil structure, releases stored carbon, and can lead to erosion. Cover cropping : Cover crops are strategically planted in between cash crops or during fallow periods. This can be a concern for farmers who rely on a consistent income.

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A pillar of the climate-smart agriculture movement is on shaky ground

Food Environment and Reporting Network

And there’s a new and potentially powerful player in the game: private carbon markets that are starting to pay farmers for the carbon they sequester. But as the hype for cover crops mounts, so does the scrutiny. New research suggests that cover crops may struggle to make a significant dent in agriculture’s greenhouse gas emissions.