Farming Matters – Adrian Carne: "If we keep using the word regen in British ag we must treat it as a verifiable promise"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Adrian Carne, chair of Pasture for Life, former managing director of Yeo Valley and former chair of UK Organic

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Regenerative agriculture is certainly having its moment. It appears on conference stages, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) slides and even food labels. As a term, it sounds hopeful. But unless...

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