To restore degraded farmland, helping combat climate change and strengthen food security.
By working with nature through regenerative farming, we aim to enable long-term resilience, increase biodiversity and sustainable production of nutritious crops.
We’ve all heard of climate change and how it’s impacting the planet - but with our busy lives, diving into climate change organisations or government reports isn’t exactly top of the list.
With all the media noise, hearsay, and that friendly travel agent pitching you a ‘green’ getaway halfway across the globe, grasping the actual magnitude of climate change and the difference between genuine sustainability and greenwashing can be challenging.
That makes sense given that we’re on track for a +4°C rise by the end of this century. Existing policies just aren't enough to slowdown global warming, and despite the growth in renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions are still climbing, proportionally to economic growth.
You might want to prepare for many more neighbours, because by 2090, 50% of the world's population could be displaced as their countries become uninhabitable. Mass migration could lead to overpopulation, conflicts, disease, and famine.
Global warming is driving mass extinction: 1 in 3 animal species will vanish within our children's lifetime, and we don’t get to choose which ones. You’ve probably already noticed there are far fewer birds than when you were a kid.
Climate change is increasing pressure on food systems through heat stress, disrupted rainfall, and reduced yields. Intensive farming further degrades soils and ecosystems, lowering productivity. Rising CO₂ levels and soil depletion are diminishing the nutritional content of key crops, creating additional risks for food security.
It’s a sobering thought, but we’ll be living through these changes in our own lifetimes. However, this doesn’t mean we’re powerless. We have the opportunity to make real, tangible changes that can have a lasting impact. The choice is ours - to take meaningful action now and shape a better future.
Let's go back to the roots! Soil is the true black gold.
Why soil? Because it's fundamental to life, agriculture, and thriving ecosystems. It also has the remarkable ability to sequester significant amounts of CO₂ through the diverse life it supports.
Yet soil health is often overlooked. The reality is stark: overcultivation, excessive chemical use, and loss of biodiversity are degrading the land we depend on. Farmers bear the brunt of this crisis, facing declining yields, soaring costs, vulnerability to extreme climate events, and limited recognition. Change is overdue.
Future Farms Foundation exists to reverse this trend, you can learn
more about how we operate here.
A 2% increase in organic matter in soil can capture 25 tons of CO₂ per hectare. For context, an average UK farm could sequester around 2,000 tons of CO₂ annually - that’s the equivalent of a stadium full of CO₂, and about the yearly emissions of 200 people.
Healthy soil also has a remarkable capacity to retain water - up to six times more than conventionally farmed soil. This means an extra 400,000 litres of water per hectare retained each year, which amounts to over 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools on an average UK farm.
Regenerative farming significantly reduces pests. Studies show these farmers experience 10 times fewer pests in their crops. By diversifying crops and encouraging natural enemies of pests, mortality rates can increase by up to 54%.
Regenerative farmers report greater overall happiness and confidence in their future. They are more satisfied with their quality of life (89% vs 51%), more confident about future profitability (69% vs 36%), and more convinced of seeing a future in farming for the next generation (80% vs 43%)
Don’t just take our word for it - consider the following examples:
Their efforts have facilitated the transition to sustainable agricultural practices, improving soil health, water retention, and creating a more resilient, diversified agriculture. These initiatives empower farmers and help restore ecological balance.
