Practice Regenerative Agriculture, Reduce Air Pollution: Anand Mahindra Suggests
Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has suggested regenerative agriculture as a solution to New Delhi”s prevailing air pollution problems. He believes that regenerative agriculture can help to stem stubble burning, which is a major contributor to air pollution in the city.
“To heal Delhi”s pollution, regenerative agriculture must be given a chance. It provides a remunerative alternative to stubble burning while simultaneously increasing soil productivity. Vikash Abraham of Naandi Foundation stands ready to help. Let”s do it!” Mahindra wrote while sharing a two-minute video on regenerative agriculture on the microblogging platform.
To heal Delhi’s pollution, Regenerative Agriculture MUST be given a chance. It provides a remunerative alternative to stubble burning while simultaneously increasing soil productivity. @VikashAbraham of @naandi_india stands ready to help. Let’s do it!
pic.twitter.com/XvMPAghgdQ— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 7, 2023
Regenerative agriculture can help to decrease soil erosion by fortifying soil health. Healthy soil stores more carbon, which in turn produces more nutrition and less stubble. It also leads to greater biodiversity, with a variety of species. Other benefits include more efficient water use and fewer pests.
According to the United Nations (UN), one-third of greenhouse gas emissions are generated through agriculture and damaged soil, which further worsens environmental problems.
Regenerative agriculture is already being practiced in Asia, Latin America, the United States, Canada, Africa, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Tanzanian and East African farmers have successfully implemented this practice for beans, bananas, and maize, as well as commercial crops like cardamom, achieving good crop volumes.
With New Delhi grappling with severe air pollution for years, it is worth experimenting with regenerative agriculture as a potential solution.
