VIDEO INTERVIEW: Talking stakeholder collaboration and technological advancements in animal agriculture with Stephen Cisneros from TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH
The European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture (EARA) has introduced the Regen Compass, a farmer-led assessment tool to navigate the fragmented landscape of regenerative agriculture frameworks, certifications, and claims. Presented during Regenerating Europe Week in Brussels, it evaluates 29 Monitoring, Reporting and Verification systems, aiming to provide a trusted reference point for farmers, buyers, and policymakers. EARA emphasizes the need for independent, farmer-led coordination to prevent greenwashing and ensure integrity in regenerative agriculture, calling for a scientifically robust, locally adaptable MRV foundation co-owned by farmers. Future iterations will refine the Compass with deeper data and clearer criteria to guide continuous improvement.
Scientists at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden have developed a groundbreaking method to extract phosphorus from Baltic Sea sediments, potentially providing a new domestic source of this critical agricultural input for Europe. The process involves a two-step extraction using microbial treatment and a metal-binding compound, achieving an 80% release and 99% recovery rate in lab tests. This innovation could reduce Europe's reliance on imported phosphate and align with EU goals for sustainable nutrient recycling, although it requires land-based facilities to prevent ecological damage.
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