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Regenerative Agriculture as Nature based Solution in Urban and Peri-urban Bengaluru: Knowledge, Practices and Value

V. V.; Raghunatha Reddy; Jagdish Krishnaswamy; Indira Singh

Bhartiya Krishi Anusandhan Patrika · 2026

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Background: Regenerative agriculture forms the foremost Nature-based Solution for improved environmental health. This study examines the regenerative agriculture (RA) methods adopted by farmers in and around Bengaluru and evaluates their ecological and economic value. Methods: Fifteen farms were studied using semi-structured interviews and soil nutrient analysis. The farms employed a diverse set of practices centered on five core RA approaches that integrate traditional knowledge with contemporary techniques. Result: The farms adopted diverse NbS including cover cropping, companion cropping and nature-friendly pest management practices, along with innovative marketing strategies and diversified farm-based income sources. Soil analysis indicated significantly enhanced Soil Organic Carbon (S

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.18805/bkap914
Catalogue ID
NRmo3d4gae-09d
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