The Guardian·4 min read·medium

Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it?

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Guardian staff reporter
Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it?
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Research suggests that the nutrient density of common crops has significantly declined over the past several decades. Scientists are investigating whether regenerative agriculture practices can restore soil health and improve the nutritional value of food.

The calcium content in carrots fell by more than a quarter between the mid-1970s and the late 1990s, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The calcium content in carrots fell by more than a quarter between the mid-1970s and the late 1990s, according to the US Department of Agriculture. Vegetables Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it? Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystems

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