Regenerative Agriculture
AIA is exploring regenerative agriculture, what it means in Australia, and the potential opportunities for cross-sectoral investment.
The regenerative agriculture movement has grown in prominence over the last decade, with several drivers at play. Consumer interest is growing, some global food brands are adopting its language, investors are showing interest in specific measurable elements, and there’s potential for export markets to introduce regulations related to regenerative practices. But what exactly does regenerative agriculture mean? Whilst there is no clear consensus in Australia regarding the definition of ‘regenerative’, many of the common practices undertaken by farmers and growers align with its intended outcomes.
State-of-Play Report
SAI Platform Australia and AIA partnered to undertake a state of play report for regenerative agriculture in Australia. This work has shown there are significant opportunities for agriculture, fisheries and forestry to collaborate in this space.
It provides a greater understanding of the regenerative agriculture landscape, including:
- land programs currently in place/development in Australia
- commonalities and contradictions in the scope/definitions/metrics
- current verification and supply chain traceability approaches
- related consumer facing claims
- a comparison against key global initiatives.
We believe if we focus on the intended outcomes being sought by regen ag, there is an opportunity for stakeholders to work together and find the ‘middle road’. There’s also potential for further collaboration in the consideration of linkages within broader sustainability action arenas.
Read the Executive Summary
Download Regenerative Agriculture State of Play Executive Summary
SAI Platform Australia is a member-based organisation covering food and beverage value-chains and provides practical and commercial perspectives on issues and policies that impact Australia’s agricultural sector.