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Regenerative agriculture is an approach that prioritizes soil health, biodiversity, and ecosystem services to create resilient and sustainable agricultural systems. This course will explore the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture, including:
Regenerative agriculture, the term as reported in various literature, initially came into usage by the Rodale Institute in the early 1980s. Later, in 2014, institute released a paper on Regenerative Organic Agriculture and Climate Change. The extract of the paper talks about sequestering more than 100% of current annual CO2 emissions with a switch to common and inexpensive organic management practices, which they termed 'regenerative organic agriculture.'
The farm and other management practices, under the regenerative agriculture, are focusing not only on restoring but also enhancement of soil health, ecosystem, biodiversity and communities. Unlike conventional agricultural practices that often prioritize short-term yields and rely heavily on synthetic chemicals, regenerative agriculture seeks to create sustainable, resilient, and self-sustaining systems. It aims to regenerate the soil, restore ecosystems, and increase carbon sequestration, all while producing food in a way that benefits the environment, farmers, and society at large.
* The principles of regenerative agriculture and its benefits.
* Practical strategies for implementing regenerative practices on farms and ranches.
* Analyze case studies of successful regenerative agriculture operations.
* Skills in farm planning, management, and marketing for regenerative agriculture.
* About contribution of financial institutions to regenerative agriculture e.g. Providing Access to Capital, Incentivizing Sustainable Practices, Developing Innovative Financial Products, Advisory Services and Capacity Building and developing risk management tools.
Week | Module | Topic |
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1 | Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture | *Why Regenerative Agriculture? Recent developments in Regenerative Agriculture Examples/ Practices of regenerative agriculture in various countries Challenges and Considerations __Summary |
2 |__Key Principles, Practices and Techniques*___ | Soil Management Water Management _Biodiversity and Crop Rotation Integrating Livestock Practices & Techniques being followed & used in regenerative agriculture in Malawi (Country in east Africa). Summary |
3 | __Economic and Social Aspects | *Introduction to the Module An overview of the economic and social aspects of regenerative agriculture across the globe Economic Aspects: Increased crop yields and Improved soil health, Reduced production costs, Enhanced biodiversity and Carbon sequestration Social Aspects: Improved livelihoods, Enhanced food security, Community development and Cultural preservation Way -Forward __Summary |
4 |__Role of financial institutions, _Conclusion _| _ Introduction to the Module Role of Financial Institution in Regenerative Agriculture Summary _ Conclusion**** |