Regenerative agriculture is a conservation and reformation system for food production. It is based on the implementation of agricultural and ecological practices that minimize soil disturbance and promote the build-up of soil organic matter and biodiversity.
Regenerative agricultural practices, however, have their advantages and disadvantages. For instance, conservation tillage has an advantage over conventional tillage in conserving soil and water, sustaining soil productivity, and reducing labor and energy requirements. However, transitioning into a no-tillage system can cause short-term soil compaction and extensive reliance on herbicide and pesticide applications.
The project is evaluating regenerative agricultural practices integrated at various levels of complexity. We seek to identify management systems that will fit into unique cropping systems to improve soil health while enhancing crop productivity, crop quality, and providing economic benefits.
We appreciate the Georgia Cotton Commission and Georgia Corn Commission for funding and Georgia Corn Growers Association; AgriGold; Bayer AG for providing some resources for the project.
