For me, regenerative farming is not defined by adherence to a particular philosophy. It is about farming in a way that ensures the next generation receives the farm in better condition than their predecessors inherited it. I have yet to meet a farmer for whom this does not resonate.
There is seemingly no bigger topic in farming currently than regenerative agriculture, and simultaneously few subjects which generate such a wide range of interpretations, combined with a very rapid development of diverse expectations.
At SRUC we are fortunate to have real experts who can speak with authority on enhancing biodiversity, soil health, greenhouse gas emissions, and a host of other areas that sit within ‘regenerative agriculture’. However, it is an area that necessarily must blend scientific knowledge, national ambition, and adoption on the ground across the wider industry. As Head of SAC Consulting, with staff working daily with farmers and crofters across Scotland, I see the risk that this ambiguity brings in terms of the rate of implementation and change.