Regenerative Agriculture

Baden‑Württemberg Announces New FAKT II Measure "Rotational Fallow in Viticulture" (E16) From 2027

Baden-Württemberg has introduced a new subsidy for rotational fallow in viticulture starting in 2027 to support regenerative land management. The scheme mandates a total ban on fertilizers and pesticides on participating plots, signaling a continued regional policy shift toward chemical-free agriculture.

27 Mar 2026, 07:02mlr.baden-wuerttemberg.deGermany

US House Proposes Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026 (H.R. 7947)

The US House introduced H.R. 7947 in March 2026 to triple federal funding for climate-resilient farming and expanded agricultural risk management programs. This shift toward incentivizing regenerative practices and market diversification signals a long-term policy move to integrate soil health and climate adaptation into core agricultural financial structures.

19 Mar 2026, 08:27govinfo.govUnited States

US HHS, USDA And EPA Announce Over $1 Billion Investments To Modernise Farming And Reduce Pesticide Use

US federal agencies committed over $1 billion in February 2026 to modernize farming and accelerate the transition away from chemical pesticides. This initiative signals a strategic shift toward regenerative agriculture that will likely drive future regulatory restrictions on traditional pesticides while incentivizing biological alternatives.

14 Mar 2026, 14:13hhs.govUnited States

Lower Saxony Agriculture Ministry Funds FINKAtransfer Follow-Up Project on Biodiversity and Pesticide Reduction

Lower Saxony has funded the FINKAtransfer project to scale up agricultural practices that reduce pesticide reliance and enhance biodiversity. This signals a strengthening regional commitment to integrated pest management, likely influencing future chemical application limits and sustainability standards for the agri-food supply chain.

10 Mar 2026, 12:56ml.niedersachsen.deGermany

Norway Adopts Regulation On Grants For Climate Advisory Services In Agriculture

Norway has implemented a national grant scheme for agricultural climate advisory services to accelerate farm-level decarbonization and carbon sequestration. This move signals a transition toward data-driven sustainability requirements that will likely influence future supply chain reporting and procurement standards for the food industry.

5 Mar 2026, 06:28lovdata.noNorway

Wallonia: Canopea and Natagora Propose Measures to Reduce Pesticide Use

Environmental NGOs have formally proposed a comprehensive pesticide reduction plan for Wallonia, including a targeted phase-out of PFAS-based pesticides by 2028. This submission signals intensifying regional pressure to restrict chemical inputs, suggesting that agricultural supply chains should prepare for a strategic shift toward organic-certified and low-input production.

23 Feb 2026, 19:55canopea.beBelgium

United States Senate Introduces GROW SMART Act on Innovative Voluntary Water‑Saving Partnerships (S. 3737)

The U.S. Senate introduced the GROW SMART Act in January 2026 to provide financial and technical support for voluntary water-saving partnerships between agricultural and industrial sectors. This legislation creates opportunities for water-intensive businesses to mitigate long-term drought risk through collaborative resource-sharing and investments in advanced irrigation and water-efficient technologies.

23 Feb 2026, 19:10govinfo.govUnited States

US Senate Introduces Opportunities in Organic Act (S. 3717)

The US Senate has introduced legislation to significantly expand federal financial and technical support for organic certification and transition through 2031. This development signals a strategic push to scale organic supply chains, likely reducing market entry costs for producers and increasing the availability of certified organic commodities.

23 Feb 2026, 19:09govinfo.govUnited States

France Launches 4th Call for Agricultural Initiatives Favouring Pollinators

France has launched its fourth national call for agricultural initiatives to support pollinators, with submissions due by March 19, 2026. Participation offers a strategic opportunity for operators to align with national biodiversity goals and gain reputational credit for sustainable agroecological practices.

22 Feb 2026, 17:29draaf.grand-est.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

DEFRA Corrects SOH1 No-Till Farming Guidance to Allow CS AB15 on Same Area

UK authorities corrected agricultural guidance in February 2026 to permit the combination of no-till farming incentives with specific countryside stewardship options on the same land. This adjustment increases financial viability for regenerative farming practices and signals a more flexible approach to stacking environmental subsidies for land managers.

18 Feb 2026, 20:45gov.ukUnited Kingdom

Schleswig-Holstein Launches "Vielfältige Kulturen im Ackerbau" Scheme for Crop Diversification and Domestic Protein Crops

Schleswig-Holstein has launched a 4.5 million Euro funding program to incentivize crop diversification and legume cultivation starting in 2027. This initiative signals a regional shift toward regenerative agriculture and domestic protein production, offering financial support for farms to align with climate and water protection goals.

18 Feb 2026, 20:43schleswig-holstein.deGermany

EFSA Opens Horizon Europe Call on Soil Health Biotechnologies (HORIZON-MISS-2027-05-SOIL-05)

EFSA has launched a 12.8 million Euro funding call for soil restoration biotechnologies with proposal deadlines in April and September 2026. This initiative signals a strategic shift toward bio-based remediation and microbiome solutions to meet upcoming Soil Monitoring Law requirements and reduce industrial reliance on synthetic chemicals.

17 Feb 2026, 13:34efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

US Senate Bill S.3820 – Soil Health Training Programme for NRCS Personnel

US Senate Bill S.3820 proposes a mandatory USDA training program to standardize soil health management practices and science for federal conservation personnel. This initiative signals a shift toward more rigorous, science-based soil health metrics that will likely redefine federal conservation standards and agricultural sustainability benchmarks.

13 Feb 2026, 14:48congress.govUnited States

USDA NRCS Seeks Comment on Information Collection for Advancing Markets for Producers (Formerly Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities)

The USDA is revising reporting requirements for the Advancing Markets for Producers program with comments due by April 2026. This shift toward more granular data collection on conservation practices and supply chain impacts will increase transparency and validation requirements for agricultural sustainability claims.

12 Feb 2026, 19:14federalregister.govUnited States

EFSA Opens Horizon Europe Call on AI Decision Support for Sustainable Soil Management (HORIZON-MISS-2026-05-SOIL-04)

The European Union has launched a nine million euro funding call for AI-driven soil management tools to support the upcoming Soil Monitoring Law. Agri-food and land management sectors should prepare for a transition toward data-intensive compliance and standardized digital monitoring of soil health.

12 Feb 2026, 14:43efsa.europa.euEuropean Union

US House Introduces RIPE Act of 2026 on Conservation Payments for Producers

The US House introduced the RIPE Act of 2026 to establish a voluntary program providing direct payments to agricultural producers for conservation practices that enhance soil, water, and climate resiliency. This initiative signals a shift toward performance-based environmental subsidies, creating new financial incentives for carbon sequestration and biodiversity within agricultural supply chains.

8 Feb 2026, 10:48govinfo.govUnited States

France (DRAAF PACA) Opens 2026 Ecophyto 30 000 Call for Farmer Collectives in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

France has opened the 2026 Ecophyto 30 000 call for proposals in the PACA region, offering funding to farmer collectives to reduce pesticide dependency. This initiative accelerates the regional transition toward biocontrol and agroecological practices, signaling sustained regulatory and financial pressure on conventional plant protection products.

30 Jan 2026, 08:18draaf.paca.agriculture.gouv.frFrance

Iowa House Introduces Buffer Strip Program And Fund Bill

Iowa has proposed a statewide buffer strip program and a five million dollar annual fund to mitigate agricultural runoff and improve water quality. This initiative signals a shift toward incentivizing nature-based solutions for nutrient management, impacting land-use planning and sustainability strategies for agricultural stakeholders.

29 Jan 2026, 20:13legis.iowa.govUnited States

European Commission Consults On Carbon Farming Certification Methodologies

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on draft certification methodologies for carbon farming under the CRCF Regulation, closing February 19, 2026. These standards will define the verification requirements for land-based removals, directly impacting the integrity of EU carbon credits and the future of corporate environmental claims.

29 Jan 2026, 08:46climate.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Brazil Agriculture Committee Approves Soil Health Monitoring Bill (PL 4516/2025)

Brazil's Agriculture Committee has approved a bill to establish a national soil health monitoring framework using remote sensing and digital data. The introduction of standardized soil-quality indicators and public databases signals a shift toward data-driven land management and more rigorous sustainability reporting for agricultural operations.

25 Jan 2026, 13:23camara.leg.brBrazil