Climate change impact and relevance of Regenerative Agriculture to sustained crop yield, reduced pesticide load, sustained farmers livelihood and carbon mitigation

Abstract

Climate change poses severe challenges to global agriculture, disrupting crop productivity, increasing chemical dependency, and threatening the livelihoods of small and marginal farmers. This paper examines the impact of climate change on agricultural systems and the potential of regenerative agriculture to sustain crop yields, reduce pesticide loads, support farmers’ livelihoods, and mitigate carbon emissions. By integrating the Clean Food Net Zero (CFNZ) Program with Inhana Rational Farming (IRF) Technology and utilizing advanced composting methods such as Novcom Composting, the study demonstrates that regenerative practices can enhance soil health, boost crop productivity by up to 22%, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration. Field evaluations from West Bengal, India, underscore how these interventions not only lower emissions from conventional practices but also transform agriculture into a viable carbon sink while promoting safe, pesticide-free produce. Overall, the findings reinforce that adopting a net zero regenerative agriculture model is a viable strategy for addressing the multifaceted impacts of climate change, ensuring food security, and elevating the socio-economic conditions of farming communities.