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🗞️ Driving the news: Agreena has launched AgreenaGro, a digital platform designed to support UK farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture amidst rising costs, climate volatility, and policy shifts
• The platform combines basic farm data tools with environmental metrics and peer learning features
• Farmers using the platform can access carbon credit schemes and supply chain programs tied to measurable environmental outcomes
🔭 The context: The move follows a growing push toward regenerative practices as agriculture faces ecological and economic stress
• Tools like AgreenaGro aim to streamline data collection, assess practices like crop rotation, and offer clearer pathways to participate in carbon and sustainability markets
• The company has signed onto the UK Farm Data Principles, ensuring farmers retain ownership of their data
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Regenerative practices that improve soil health and reduce emissions are increasingly central to food system resilience and climate goals
• Monetising verified environmental outcomes may encourage wider adoption, especially among smaller or mid-scale farms
⏭️ What’s next: Agreena plans to expand the platform with an AI-powered assistant to provide real-time agronomic insights based on local and historical data
💬 One quote: “Farmers are dealing with increasing pressures… AgreenaGro provides clear guidance and real-world insights that reduce uncertainty.”
– Thomas Gent, Regenerative Farming Lead at Agreena
📈 One stat: AgreenaGro includes a five-year Field Rotation Score to track crop diversity, a key indicator for long-term soil health and yield stability
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