Scientists and practitioners identify challenges associated with the lack of a clear definition of regenerative agriculture.

Key UK and EU agricultural policies do not reflect regenerative agriculture developments highlighted by scientific literature and stakeholder processes.

We find very limited presence of regenerative agriculture and descriptions of practices commonly associated with it in both EU and UK policies.

Evidence from stakeholders and peer-reviewed literature suggests higher adoption and analysis of regenerative agriculture in the UK compared to Spain.

Knowledge gaps remain around implementation and outcomes of regenerative agriculture in mediterranean and rainfed systems.

Evidence on barriers, incentives and outcomes of regenerative agriculture needed to support effective policy-making and incentives.