News · 25 July 2026
Regenerative farming could increase food nutrients significantly
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The nutrient content of crops has been declining for decades, with vitamin C in lemons down by almost a third. New research suggests regenerative agriculture, which focuses on building soil health, could reverse this trend. One study found iron in kale was up to 22 times higher and folate in carrots up to 20,000 times greater on regenerative farms.
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