Regenerative Agriculture

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

Baden-Württemberg has announced a new €2,500/ha subsidy for rotational fallow in viticulture starting in 2027 under the FAKT II agro-environmental scheme. The measure mandates a total ban on fertilizers and plant protection products on participating plots, reinforcing the regional policy shift toward chemical-free viticulture and regenerative land use.

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

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

The Agricultural Management Assistance Act of 2026 (H.R. 7947) was introduced in the US House to expand federal support for climate-resilient farming and risk management. If enacted, the bill would triple annual funding for conservation practices and market diversification, signaling a shift toward incentivizing regenerative agriculture and soil health as core risk-mitigation strategies.

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 have committed over $1 billion to modernize farming and accelerate the transition away from chemical pesticides under the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) agenda. This initiative signals a strategic shift toward regenerative agriculture and non-chemical weed control, likely driving future regulatory restrictions on traditional pesticides and 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 accelerate the adoption of pesticide-reduction and biodiversity-enhancing farming practices. This signals a persistent regional policy focus on integrated pest management, which may shape future agricultural standards and chemical application limits in the region.

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

Norway Adopts Regulation On Grants For Climate Advisory Services In Agriculture

Norway has launched a national grant scheme for agricultural climate advisory services, effective February 2026, to fund farm-level emission reduction and carbon management plans. This shift toward incentivized, data-driven decarbonization signals increasing regulatory focus on primary production footprints and climate resilience within the food supply chain.

5 Mar 2026, 06:28lovdata.noNorway

Wallonia: Canopea and Natagora Propose Measures to Reduce Pesticide Use

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

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 (S. 3737) in January 2026 to provide technical and financial assistance for innovative, voluntary water-saving partnerships between agricultural and industrial sectors. This legislation signals a shift toward collaborative water management, offering incentives for water-intensive businesses—including data centers—to invest in resource-sharing and advanced irrigation technologies to mitigate long-term drought risk.

23 Feb 2026, 19:10govinfo.govUnited States

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

The US Senate has introduced the Opportunities in Organic Act (S. 3717) to significantly expand federal financial and technical support for organic certification and transition through 2031. This development signals a shift toward more robust organic supply-chain infrastructure, potentially lowering market entry costs for producers and handlers.

23 Feb 2026, 19:09govinfo.govUnited States

France Launches 4th Call for Agricultural Initiatives Favouring Pollinators

France has launched its fourth call for agricultural initiatives to support pollinators, with submissions due by March 19, 2026. While voluntary, participation offers a strategic opportunity for agricultural operators to align with national biodiversity goals and gain recognition for 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

DEFRA corrected SFI guidance in February 2026 to allow no-till farming (SOH1) to be combined with Countryside Stewardship option AB15 on the same land. This change increases financial flexibility for agricultural land managers and reinforces the government's commitment to integrated, multi-objective environmental funding models.

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 funding program to incentivize crop diversification and legume cultivation starting in 2027, with applications due by May 2026. 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 Horizon Europe funding call for biotechnologies aimed at soil restoration and agricultural resilience, 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 for NRCS personnel on evolving soil health management science and practices. This signals a move toward standardized soil health metrics that will likely influence future federal conservation standards and agricultural sustainability incentives.

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 seeking public comment on revised reporting requirements for the Advancing Markets for Producers grant program through April 2026. This update signals a shift toward more granular data collection on conservation practices and supply chain impacts, affecting how agricultural sustainability and climate-smart claims are validated.

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 EU has opened a €9 million funding call for AI-powered soil management tools to support the implementation of the forthcoming Soil Monitoring Law. Companies in the agri-food and land-management sectors should anticipate a transition toward standardized, data-intensive soil health monitoring and digital compliance frameworks.

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 paying agricultural producers for conservation practices that improve soil, water, and climate resiliency. This move signals a transition toward performance-based environmental subsidies, offering new financial incentives for carbon sequestration and biodiversity within the agricultural supply chain.

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’s PACA region has launched the 2026 "Ecophyto 30 000" call for proposals, providing funding for farmer collectives to reduce pesticide use by April 2026. This initiative reinforces the shift toward low-input agriculture, signaling a sustained regional push to replace conventional plant protection products with biocontrol and agroecological alternatives.

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

Iowa House Introduces Buffer Strip Program And Fund Bill

Iowa has introduced legislation to establish a statewide buffer strip program and a $5 million annual fund to mitigate agricultural runoff and improve water quality. If enacted, the program 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 activities under the CRCF Regulation, closing February 19, 2026. These rules will standardize how land-based carbon removals are verified, shaping the future of EU carbon credit integrity and 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 (PL 4516/2025) to establish a national soil health monitoring and mapping framework using remote sensing and digital data. This signals a shift toward data-driven agricultural policy, likely introducing standardized soil-quality indicators and degradation warnings that will influence land management and sustainability reporting.

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