Regenerative farms cut drought losses by two‑thirds in landmark France study

A large-scale study by Soil Capital of over 1,200 French farms found that regenerative agriculture significantly reduces crop yield losses during drought, with the most regenerative farms losing three times less yield compared to conventional ones. The dataset, notable for its size and independent verification, demonstrates statistically significant resilience benefits, reinforcing regenerative practices as a financial risk management tool rather than just a sustainability measure. Soil Capital’s results-based carbon payment model provides farmers with ongoing income for measurable environmental performance, addressing funding challenges for transitioning. These early findings suggest that large-scale adoption of regenerative agriculture could reshape the economics of farming and supply chain risk management in the face of climate change.