Understanding regenerative agriculture in Europe: An analysis of academic literature, stakeholder perceptions and policy comparing Spain and the UK
Highlights
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Scientists and practitioners identify challenges associated with the lack of a clear definition of regenerative agriculture.
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Key UK and EU agricultural policies do not reflect regenerative agriculture developments highlighted by scientific literature and stakeholder processes.
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We find very limited presence of regenerative agriculture and descriptions of practices commonly associated with it in both EU and UK policies.
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Evidence from stakeholders and peer-reviewed literature suggests higher adoption and analysis of regenerative agriculture in the UK compared to Spain.
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Knowledge gaps remain around implementation and outcomes of regenerative agriculture in mediterranean and rainfed systems.
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Evidence on barriers, incentives and outcomes of regenerative agriculture needed to support effective policy-making and incentives.
Title of publication: Environmental Science & Policy
Volume: 172
Nombre de pages: 104172
Auteur: Yara Shennan-Farpón
Autres autheurs: Audrey Vion-Liosel, Arnout van Soesbergen, Elena López-Gunn, Celia García Asenjo, Hedwig van Delden, Caitlin Douglas, Mark Mulligan
Organisation: King´s College London, UK
Année: 2025
Pays: Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Couverture géographique: Europe et l'Asie centrale
Type: Article de revue spécialisée
Texte intégral disponible à l'adresse: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2025.104172
Langue: English
