Today, techniques such as cover-cropping and integrated pest management are being embraced not only by environmental activists but also by multinational food companies. The difference is that now, this approach is celebrated for its practical effectiveness in maintaining a consistent food supply in an era of climate change-driven supply shocks.

From their grassroots origins, these approaches are now showing their effectiveness when adopted at a large scale. A study by the European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) benchmarked 78 regenerating farms in 14 countries covering over 7,000 hectares against their neighbouring and national average conventional farmers. It found that by transitioning to regenerative agriculture, European farmers can produce the same amount of food with fewer inputs compared to average conventional practices. 

“The Green Revolution can be put to the dustbin of history,” said Simon Krämer, Executive Director of EARA and lead author of the study. “The 4th agricultural revolution is here, led by farmers joining forces with nature, relearning ancient wisdom and holistic worldviews, combined with the newest science and autonomy-enhancing technology.” 

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