This booklet has been designed based on the principles of Integrated Farm Management (IFM) and highlights six simple steps to support you in implementing regenerative agricultural practices on farm.
The six principles of Regenerative Agriculture:
1. Limit Soil Disturbance
2. Keep the Soil Surface Covered
3. Increase the Diversity of Plants
4. Keep Living Roots in the Soil
5.Integrate Livestock into the System
6. Context
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Regenerative farming looks to optimise the use of the ecological system and environment, in order to benefit from the natural ecosystem services that they provide.
Agroecology is a holistic and integrated approach that simultaneously applies ecological and social concepts and principles to the design and management of sustainable agriculture and food systems. Definition from FAO.
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is the leading charity organisation delivering more sustainable food and farming. They work with farmers, the food industry, scientists and consumers, to inspire and enable sustainable farming that is prosperous, enriches the environment and engages local communities.
