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7 breakthrough regenerative agricultural practices transforming food systems in 2025

ByEcosystems United

Climate change and soil degradation threaten global food security, but regenerative agricultural practices offers solutions that go beyond sustainability to restore ecosystem health. Discover seven breakthrough practices—from AI-powered cover cropping to mycorrhizal network enhancement—that are transforming food systems in 2025. These innovative approaches demonstrate that farming can simultaneously boost productivity and ecological resilience while building soil carbon and reducing dependency on external inputs.

what are open-source seeds? why are open-source seeds important?
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what are open-source seeds? why are open-source seeds important?

ByEcosystems United

Perhaps you have heard the term open-source. Maybe you heard about it within the context of software and technology as the open-source movement originated within the software development community as a means to encourage innovation and knowledge sharing. As such, the open-source concept is best-known within the technological paradigm. However, the essence of open-source can…

covid-19 and our food system: the wake up call we need?
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covid-19 and our food system: the wake up call we need?

ByEcosystems United

The whole world is dealing with the consequences of the novel coronavirus – everyone from the residents of European capitals to members of indigenous Amazonian tribes is feeling the effect. COVID-19 is the main topic of discussion and has been for a few months now and will continue to be for many months to come….

the main challenges to alternative food networks

ByEcosystems United

Alternative food networks (AFNs) aim to help connect food consumers with food producers in the hope that the resocialization of consumption will drive change within the food system. Such changes are generally geared towards promoting social and environmental sustainability. However, even with holistic intentions, alternative food networks [AFNs] are not without their challenges, limitations, and…

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an introduction to companion planting

ByEcosystems United

All healthy ecosystems contain a complex system of microbes, insects, plants, and animals that interact to maintain balance and contribute to the well-being of a given space. Companion planting is a targeted effort to exploit the benefits of the relationships between specific plants to improve production vitality. More simply, companion planting is a specific type…

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intercropping in organic agricultural systems

ByEcosystems United

Genuine organic agriculture is rooted in four  main principles: ecology: both ecological systems and cycles should be supported  health: the well-being of both flora and fauna should be sustained fairness: providing common and just environment and life opportunities care: the management of natural resources that is both precautionary and responsible for the benefit of current and future generations, as…