Regenerative Agriculture is being co-opted by powerful interests

An analysis of COP 27 talk "Multistakeholder partnerships to tackle the global food crisis through regenerative agriculture"

To clarify, I am not saying traditional regenerative farmers are co-opted. Instead, the chemical companies and corporate interests are using the principles of regenerative agriculture as a cover to bring in the global synthetic transformation of farming.

Co-opting of Regenerative Agriculture is the next instalment of the Green Revolution, and this one is coming for all farmers. Under the guise of climate change, equity, local food, and a “farmer led” approach, SYNTHETIC IS SUSTAINABLE. And it is every farmer’s responsibility to make the world more sustainable.

I have unpacked the one hour presentation, with what is said and what is meant. I analyse:

Who the corporations are, their interests and their track record.

How they frame the problem- food crisis, climate change and the Green Revolution.

How they frame the solution- Biotech, nanotech and IOT surveillance technology- only briefly alluded to in a non transparent manner. I’ve researched the players research areas and products and added these in to the video. I particularly focus on the soil- carbon arena.

How they are going to do it? Multistakeholderism and partnerships (a dizzying array from global to local), private interests directing government policy, financial incentives and punishments (carrot and stick), tracking and tracing of food systems and integrated data on how much carbon farmers are drawing down in to soil (synthetic technologies draws down more carbon according to CGIAR and CropLife), as well as on farm practices which will determine if farmers are able to be sell produce (ESG).

How are they going to sell it? Through false narratives about: solutions to climate change, buying local, social equity and farmer led initiatives.

I have added in Australian information to show how the global corporations through the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) create the plans, and the Australian government is incorporating these plans in to policy and legislation. Though I mostly discuss Australia, you will be able to find similar government plans in your country. This is a global play book.

Substack article with reference links-https://kate739.substack.com/p/regenerative-agriculture-is-being