A recent peer-reviewed study published in Foods (2024) warns of a significant global drop in the nutritional quality of fruits, vegetables, and staple crops over the past sixty years. The research identifies soil degradation, excessive use of synthetic fertilisers, and the replacement of traditional nutrient-dense varieties with high-yield monocultures as key drivers. The authors emphasise that restoring soil biodiversity and fertility is essential to reversing this trend and safeguarding public health.
At Future Farms Foundation, we view this as further evidence that regenerative agriculture is not only about environmental resilience but also about human nutrition - healthy soils grow healthier food for future generations.
