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Why Regenerative Agriculture?
Here at littleseed, we’re committed to reducing climate impact and restoring soil health by using regenerative agriculture practices on our own farm. As custodians of the land, we believe it is our responsibility to farm in a way that restores soil health for future generations.
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Regenerative agriculture is the practice of using farming and grazing methods to reverse climate change and the effects of intensive farming. The main goal is to restore soil health by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity.
Minimum Soil Disturbance
Also known as min-till (minimum tillage) this is the practice of leaving the soil be and not using machinery like ploughs to churn up the soil. By leaving the soil relatively undisturbed this gives the soil structure chance to regenerate and preserves the existing microorganisms that live in the soil.
Minimum Inputs
This means reducing the artificial fertilisers we put on to the soil and instead using organic fertilisers.
Maximise Soil Cover
This involves using mulches and cover cropping (a 2nd crop that covers the soil between harvest and the main crop being established.) By making sure as much of the soil is covered as possible the soil it can reduce nutrients loss and improve soil nutrition.
Maximise Areas For Nature
By maintaining meadows, wildlife strips, hedgerows and woodland it creates habitats for pollinators, birds, small mammals, and underground microorganisms. The presence these insects which can help with the maintenance of soil health and the natural control of weeds.
