NEW PRODUCT / SOLUTION
Regenerative agriculture
APPLICATION SECTOR
Agriculture
VALORIZED OUTPUT
Prunings
TRL
Deploy
CONTEXT
Producing countries
SDG
VALUE CHAIN AREA
Regenerative agriculture in the context of coffee production revolves around the concept of restoring soil health and nurturing the ecosystems in which coffee plants thrive. It prioritizes the restoration of topsoil, the promotion of biodiversity, the optimization of the water cycle, the augmentation of ecosystem services, the strengthening of resilience against climate change, and the enhancement of overall soil health and vitality.
Within the context of regenerative agriculture for coffee production, farmers employ crop rotation strategies. By alternating between nitrogen-fixing crops such as legumes and nitrogen-demanding crops like corn, the necessity for synthetic fertilizers can be significantly decreased. This approach not only fosters soil health but also contributes to the sustainability and long-term viability of coffee farming practices.
DESCRIPTION
IMPACTS
Climate and geographical factors can impact the efficacy of regenerative agriculture methods. In regions with extreme climate variations or scarce water resources, certain practices may be difficult to implement. Moreover, the initial costs of training, adopting new techniques, and acquiring equipment can present financial barriers for small-scale farmers, limiting their ability to fully adopt regenerative agriculture approaches.
CHALLENGES AND LIMITS
EXAMPLES OF APPLICATION
Kimani's Farm, Footprints Africa
Africa, 2022
(https://knowledge-hub.circle-lab.com/article/15433?n=Kimani%27s-Farm---Small-scale-circular-farming)
Sucafina - IMPACT program
2022