Results: Adoption of Regenerative Agriculture

Initial projects under the agreement will receive financial support from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with wheat production among the main areas of focus. According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), regenerative agriculture aims to tackle the issue of degraded agricultural land, which is harmed by machine use, pesticides, and fertilizers and is leading to a reduction in appropriate soil for food production. Are you concerned about degraded agricultural land that will lead to a decreased food supply and the decreased overall quality of that food?

Citing Regeneration International, the WEF said regenerative farming relies on plowing the land less to keep carbon dioxide in the soil and improve water absorbency. Meanwhile, rotating crops can help improve biodiversity, and using manure and compost instead of chemical fertilizers helps provide nutrients to the soil. The practice could provide multiple benefits, such as improving crop yields, reducing the need for excessive amounts of water, and stopping soil erosion. Does this sound promising?

It could also turn croplands and pastures into "carbon sinks". The Farming Our Way Out of the Climate Crisis report from Project Drawdown, cited by the WEF, said adopting regenerative farming methods can help "absorb the equivalent of between 2.6 and 13.6 gigatons of CO2 a year." The agreement between General Mills and Walmart is looking to deliver such projects in seven states, with North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Minnesota primed for investment. Are you in favor of these investments in regenerative farming as described above?

General Mills intends to adopt regenerative agriculture on 1 million acres by 2030, while Walmart is seeking to "sustainably manage or restore" up to 50 million acres by the same year. Is this good news?