Thomas Gent of a family-run farm has turned to regenerative agriculture, avoiding ploughing for 17 years to enhance soil health. This method not only supports environmental sustainability but is now becoming a lucrative business. With rising companies evaluating soil carbon, farmers can earn income by selling carbon credits. As Gent advocates, regenerative practices can help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, positioning this method as essential for both climate action and farmer profitability amidst a changing landscape in agriculture.
"Look at the root structure, he says. It rained 20mm last night. The water has drained down because the soil structure is in the right format."
"Regenerative methods include: tilling the soil less or not at all; growing cover crops such as clover; reducing the use of ammonia-based fertiliser to restore soil health."
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