Summary
This narrative review by Ramos (2026) addresses a critical gap in the regenerative organic agriculture literature by examining the trade-off between soil health improvements and agronomic yield. The paper suggests that existing assessments often fail to adequately weigh the economic and productive costs of soil-health-focused practices, particularly where yield reductions occur. The work contributes to a more nuanced understanding of whether regenerative systems can simultaneously optimise soil ecosystem services and food production, with implications for the practical adoption and policy support of these approaches.
UK applicability
Given the UK's growing interest in soil health through schemes such as the Sustainable Farming Incentive, this review is directly relevant to understanding whether regenerative practices can deliver both environmental and productive outcomes under UK conditions. The findings may inform policy design regarding trade-off acceptance and financial support mechanisms.
Key measures
As suggested by the title: soil health indicators (type unspecified from metadata) and crop yield measurements; ecosystem service valuations
Outcomes reported
The paper examines the relationship between soil health improvements and agronomic yield outcomes in regenerative organic agriculture. It identifies and critiques a significant gap in the literature regarding how soil health gains are assessed relative to production trade-offs.
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