Defining the Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is often talked about not always clearly defined.
Regenerative agriculture is often talked about not always clearly defined. In this short presentation, Christine Storer from Charles Sturt University and Karl Behrendt from Harper Adams University present on Soil CRC research project 1.4.004, which is defining the benefits of regenerative agriculture.
The team explored how farmers weigh economic, environmental and social outcomes when deciding how to manage their land. The difference between regenerative systems and modern conventional agricultural are more subtle than many might expect.
In fact, many producers have practiced sustainable agricultural practices for many years, and in recent years these practices have been renamed “regenerative.”
Results from the research showed telling information, that regenerative systems can deliver strong environmental outcomes and long-term stability, especially at lower stocking rates. However, they often involve financial trade-offs linked to infrastructure and transition costs.
Watch the full video from Soil CRC to hear how the research was done, what the data shows, and what it all means for the future of farm decision-making.
For more information on more research projects, visit the Soil CRC website.
Supported by the Cooperative Research Centre for High Performance Soils (Soil CRC).
Published eNews #413, April 2026