Summary
This study investigates the empirical relationship between regenerative agriculture practice adoption and multidimensional poverty reduction among rural households in eastern India. Using household-level data, the authors assess whether practices such as crop rotation, agroforestry and crop diversification contribute to improvements across multiple poverty dimensions beyond income alone. The findings contribute to the limited evidence base linking RA implementation to broader human development outcomes in smallholder farming contexts.
UK applicability
Whilst the geographic and socioeconomic context differs substantially from the UK, findings regarding RA practice impacts on farm resilience and income diversification may inform UK agri-environmental policy discussions. However, direct applicability is limited given differences in farm scale, market access, and poverty profiles between eastern Indian smallholdings and UK farming systems.
Key measures
Multidimensional poverty index; adoption of specific RA practices (crop rotation, agroforestry, crop diversification); household income and income diversification; health, education, empowerment and living standards indicators
Outcomes reported
The study examined the relationship between adoption of regenerative agriculture practices (crop rotation, agroforestry, crop diversification) and reduction in multidimensional poverty across multiple dimensions including health, education, empowerment and living standards. Likely reported changes in poverty indices and household welfare indicators associated with RA practice adoption.
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