INDUSTRY RESEARCH
Leading Research on Scaling Regenerative Agriculture With Smallholder Farmers
Led by Terra Genesis and in partnership with the Rockefeller Foundation, we supported the development of in-depth research into the key factors that drive viability and enable the scaling of regenerative agriculture for smallholder farmers.
Services
(industry) research
stakeholder engagement
Partners
Rockefeller Foundation
Regen 10
Terra Genesis
Project Context
Over the years, the Rockefeller Foundation has become increasingly engaged in supporting the adoption of regenerative agriculture. Through our collaborations on various projects, including the SFA Haiti Cotton initiative, we were commissioned to support the delivery of a series of reports focused on scaling regenerative agriculture amongst smallholder farmers, to inform the pioneering work of Regen10 – a public-private partnership dedicated to advancing regenerative agriculture globally. Our work focused predominantly on understanding the factors that make commercial regenerative agriculture viable, strategies for scaling regenerative agriculture, and the role of ancillary crops in farm economics – both from an ecological as well as business point of view.
Process
The process involved ongoing engagement with a broad variety of actors across many different public and private domains that are active in the global smallholder farming space. These ranged from academia, to farmers and cooperation, as well as from supply chain actors to governmental institutions.
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Stakeholder Engagement
Achieving lasting regenerative outcomes requires a long-term vision, commitment, and a shift to a new collaborative paradigm. It’s essential that all key stakeholders—particularly buyers and producers—are aligned on long-term goals, approaches and key aspects required to regenerate the agricultural systems they are working on. We engage all stakeholders in a foundational process that develops their ability to think and operate from a regenerative perspective. Stakeholder engagement is critical because it builds the trust, mutual understanding and healthy relationships that are required for long-term project success.
(Industry) Research
Industry research allows our clients to stay informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in the field of regenerative agriculture and development. By analyzing market dynamics, regulatory developments, and innovative approaches within the industry, we provide our clients with valuable insights that inform their strategies and decision-making. This research helps identify opportunities for collaboration, fosters a deeper understanding of consumer demands, and supports the successful implementation of regenerative practices that enhance both environmental sustainability and economic viability.
Outcomes
Engagement with Innovators, Policy Makers, and Supply Chain Stakeholders
Ongoing engagement with a broad variety of actors across many different public and private domains that are active in the global smallholder farming space.
Reports on Strategies for Scaling Regenerative Agriculture with Smallholder Farmers
Regenerates led the development of the report on Scaling Strategies, Secondary Crops Diversification, and Evolving New Market Opportunities with Regenerative Agricultural Systems.
Explore our work
Raising the Bar for the Coffee Industry: Regenerative Transition at Scale
Blue Bottle Coffee
Developing aspirational, industry-leading transition strategies for coffee origins in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and Ethiopia
Climate Resilient Design for Arabica and Robusta Coffee in Nicaragua
Lavazza
Cropping concept development through a collaborative process that involves farmers, exporters, and the roaster
Turning a Healthy Snack Company’s Family Farm Into a Regenerative Innovation Site
Artisan Tropic
Farm design that shows the possibilities of regeneratively grown cassava and plantain in diversified agroforestry systems
Collaborating With Timberland and Smallholders to Bring Cotton Back to Haiti
SFA Haiti
Partnering with smallholder farmers on the long-term development of regenerative cotton in Haiti. Resulting in the first shoe brought to market with Haitian cotton.
Leading Research on Scaling Regenerative Agriculture With Smallholder Farmers
Rockefeller Foundation | Regen 10
Series of studies that explore the financial viability of smallholder farming and pathways to scale regenerative agriculture through innovation & crop diversification
Innovating Conservation: Reconciling Orangutan Habitat With Regenerative Palm Oil
SOS Sumatra | Faith in Nature
Conducting a study to assess the feasibility of integrating wildlife corridors for orangutans with regenerative palm oil agroforestry in Sumatra
