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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?

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…

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…

companion planting: fact or folklore

ByEcosystems United

In recent years [and for generations among indigenous populations], companion planting has emerged as a common technique aimed at exploiting the benefits of the relationships between specific plants to naturally improve crop flavor, health, and vigor. More simply, companion planting is a type of polyculture where two plant species are grown together because it is…

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…

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…