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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Regenerative Agriculture: A Sustainable Path for Boosting Plant and Soil Health

Lobna Hajji-Hedfi; Omaima Bargougui; Abdelhak Rhouma; Takwa Wannassi; Amira Khlif; Samar Dali; Wafa Gamaoun

Phyton · 2025

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Summary

This review, authored by a team of researchers from North Africa, examines the evidence base for regenerative agriculture as a systems-level approach to improving soil and plant health. It likely synthesises findings on practices such as minimal tillage, biological amendments, and cover cropping, evaluating their contributions to soil biology, fertility, and crop resilience. The paper positions regenerative agriculture as a viable alternative to conventional input-intensive systems, drawing on peer-reviewed field and laboratory evidence.

UK applicability

Although this paper appears to originate from a North African research context, the principles discussed — including soil organic matter management, reduced tillage, and biological soil health — are broadly applicable to UK arable and mixed farming systems. UK policymakers and practitioners working within the Sustainable Farming Incentive framework would find the soil health and biodiversity dimensions particularly relevant.

Key measures

Soil organic matter content; microbial diversity indicators; soil structure metrics; plant growth and yield parameters; disease suppression potential

Outcomes reported

The paper likely reviews the effects of regenerative agricultural practices — such as reduced tillage, cover cropping, compost application, and biological inputs — on soil health indicators and plant productivity. It probably synthesises evidence on how these practices influence soil microbial communities, organic matter, and crop performance.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Soil biology & health
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Mixed arable/horticultural
DOI
10.32604/phyton.2025.066951
Catalogue ID
NRmo3f02hq-06n

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