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Soil & fertilityPublished on May 20, 20266 min readby Agrícola Santo Cristo team

Living soil: the foundation of regenerative agriculture

Why caring for the soil is the starting point for any truly sustainable productive system.

Aerial view of an organic vegetable garden with well-defined beds

Living soil is the foundation of any truly regenerative agriculture. More than a physical substrate, it is a complex organism made of bacteria, fungi, roots, organic matter and minerals in dynamic balance.

What defines living soil

  • Permanent ground cover.
  • High plant diversity with roots at different depths.
  • Continuous input of organic matter.
  • Minimal tillage and chemical inputs.

How to start regenerating

Start by observing. Map compacted, exposed or eroded areas. Then introduce green manures, mulch and simple biofertilizers, gradually expanding biological diversity.