Regenerative Agriculture – Organic Foundation and Chemical-Free Principles

There is a growing need to define what is meant by 'regenerative agriculture'. Several sources emphasize that regenerative agriculture that includes the use of chemical pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or GMOs risks eroding the meaning of the concept. To be credible and sustainable in the long term, regenerative agriculture should be based on ecological principles.

Summary – Regenerative + Organic Agriculture

References

• Soil Association (2023). Position Statement on Regenerative Agriculture. https://www.soilassociation.org/causes-campaigns/a-ten-year-transition-to-agroecology/regenerative-agriculture-position-statement/
• Beyond Pesticides (2025). Literature Review on Regenerative Organic Agriculture. https://beyondpesticides.org/dailynewsblog/2025/04/literature-review-compares-increased-soil-benefits-of-regenerative-organic-agriculture-to-chemical-intensive-practices/
• The New Lede (2025). Turf War over Regenerative Agriculture. https://www.thenewlede.org/2025/05/qa-a-look-at-the-turf-war-over-regenerative-agriculture/
• DEFRA (2024). Regenerative Agriculture Peer Reviewed Article. https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/246/2024/01/Regenerative-Agriculture-Livestock-Magazine-Peer-Reviewed-Article-1-1.pdf
• British Ecological Society (2025). Regenerative Agriculture Report. https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BES_Regenerative-agriculture-report_2025.pdf