Everything You Need To Know About Regenerative Agriculture Now
Regenerative Agriculture, or “RegenAg,” has the potential to create significant positive change in our food system. By regenerating soils, enhancing farm biodiversity, sequestering carbon and improving water cycling - it paves the way for a more sustainable future. Matthews Cotswold Flour is dedicated to sourcing from certified Regenerative farms, ensuring we produce nutritious grains that result in exceptional regenerative flour.
Regen Flour
Find out more about our growing range of Regenerative Flour. With more lines on the way, get a sneak preview here now, this is a great place to start your regen baking journey!
Regen Principles
Regenerative Agriculture focuses on 5 key principles, combined with a wide host of practices. Here is a quick guide to the Principles of Regenerative Farming.
Regen Benefits
There are tons of benefits built into the Regenerative Agriculture model. Find out more about them in this quick overview.
Regen Standards & Practices
Working closely with our commercial partners, we've developed the gold-standard for Regenerative Agriculture practices. Get a better idea what this means here.
Our Regen 30 Mission
Matthews Cotswold Flour and the Cotswold Grain Partnership are working closely together to develop our new Regen 30 Mission. If you're a grower or baker and you would like to join us on this exciting journey, then please get in touch now using the link below.
Six Inches of Soil
We've been supporting the production of this fantastic documentary for the past two years - and we're so pleased to see how well the film has turned out! Watch the trailer below then find out more in the section below!
Six Inches of Soil: The Revolution is Underground
Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of young English farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal the soil, our health and provide for local communities.
What is Regenerative Agriculture?
Find out more about Regenerative Agriculture, explore the options open to you as a farmer, baker, or consumer. Discover what a difference Regenerative Farming can make for both our food chain and our environment.
Soil, Stone & Sourdough
Our last Regenerative Agriculture event was a resounding success - bringing together farmers, bakers and millers together, to share our knowledge and experience of regenerative agriculture. Watch below to get an idea of hat it's all about!
Regenerative All Purpose Flour
Find out more about our newest regenerative flour, the first of its kind in the UK - the Regenerative All Purpose Flour! Get recipes, insights, offers and more here now.
Stoneground Traditional Regenerative White
Our first regeneratively farmed Strong White Bread Flour, makes for exceptional bakes! Find out more and purchase now.
Join Our Regenerative Agriculture Community Now
Use the button below to join our Regenerative Agriculture community now. If you want to become a regenerative farming or baking partner, then we want to hear from you.
Regenerative Agriculture FAQ
Q. What's the point of Regenerative Agriculture?
A: To build a better environment for our future, putting more nutrients into the soils than we're taking out, sequestering carbon and building a more sustainable future for our food system.
Q. How can Regenerative Farming benefit me?
A: Truthfully, in more ways than we can mention here... The main point is that by making our food system more sustainable, we're building a better future for ourselves and for future generations to come. If you are a farmer, adopting regen techniques can lead to better outcomes and more resilience in your crops. If you're a baker, you can make your bakes more environmentally conscious and reduce your carbon footprint.
Q. Is Regenerative Agriculture just another form of greenwashing?
A: The short answer is no, but currently there are no nationally or internationally recognised standards to hold unscrupulous organisations to account. We want to change that. Find out how by following some of the links above.
Q. What's the difference between Regenerative Agriculture and Regenerative Farming?
A: Semantics - they are essentially the same thing and we use the phrases fairly interchangeably. You might also hear terms like agro-ecological or regen-ag, these are also synonyms for regenerative agriculture.
Q. Is it hard to implement Regenerative Practices at my farm or bakery?
A: We know a ton of farmers and bakers who have started their journey towards completely regenerative business models. Explore the case studies section to find out more and see how our experiences can help you on your way.
Q. Is Organic Farming the same as Regenerative Farming?
A. No, though there are a number of commonalities the two farming models may share. Organic farmers are likely to do a lot of the same things Regenerative farmers are doing, and vice versa, but there are a number of additional costs and requirements a certified Organic farmer will need to meet in order to maintain their Organic accreditation. The extra costs are part of the reason why Organic products often come with a more premium price tag in the shops. The goal of regenerative farming is focused on achieving a similar positive environmental impact, while allowing farmers to achieve a greater yield than they might from a purely Organic model, and to earn more from their crops without pushing up the prices for consumers to the point of unaffordability. We know that saving the planet shouldn't cost the Earth, so we're committed to making more sustainable choices more affordable for all.
Q. Where do I sign up?
A: The form above will help you get started - we'll be in touch to explore your options and show how you can benefit from Regenerative Agriculture products and practices. You will be helping us shape the future of Regenerative standards for the benefit all - both locally and around the world.