Urban regeneration. Nature in cities.
With stark gray edges and crowded skylines, cities have long focused on human design and disruption of the landscape.
1. Policy Shift: UK Farmers Face a Funding Gap
British farmers find themselves in limbo. Despite policy commitments about promoting sustainable farming, the Environmental Land Management schemes intended to reward regenerative practices have been inconsistently applied and underfunded. As traditional EU subsidies phase out, farmers are increasingly turning to private capital and green finance – but without standardized sustainability metrics, access remains limited (Financial Times).
2. Policy Shift: India’s Biologicals Market Poised for Regenerative Leap
In India, the agricultural biologicals sector – an essential component of regenerative farming – is valued at around USD 16 billion in 2024, with a projected CAGR of 14.13% from 2025 to 2032. Yet, adoption is hindered by regulatory delays and limited farmer awareness. This represents a major opportunity, but also a policy imperative (The Economic Times).
3. Policy Shift: Soil Carbon Credits Gain Traction (and Scrutiny)
The voluntary soil carbon credit market is emerging as a promising path for farmers to monetize regenerative practices. Startups like Agreena help measure, verify, and sell these credits – opening new revenue streams. That said, scientists caution about the uncertainty in modeling carbon storage and long-term farmer commitments. The global voluntary soil carbon market is estimated at over $100 million, with potential to reach billions by the 2030s (The Guardian).
4. One Data Point: Regenerative Farms Yield Higher Profit Margins
Farmers implementing regenerative practices report 20–30% higher profit margins than conventional farms. Gains come from lower input costs, enhanced resilience to weather extremes, and fetching premium prices for regeneratively grown produce (Keystone Bio Ag).
5. One Question to Carry Forward
With these shifts in policy, emerging funding models, and evidence of improved profitability, we must ask: Will regeneration remain a niche promise, or become the default standard in global agriculture? The answer hinges on whether policymakers, investors, and farmers can align on long-term support, robust metrics, and scalable incentives.
From funding uncertainty in the UK, growth potential in India, and innovation in carbon finance, to clear economic benefits and essential questions – this week’s developments underline a simple truth: regenerative systems are no longer hypothetical. They are becoming practical, profitable, and urgent.