[O]ut of 900 million arable acres in the US, only a tiny fraction is currently being farmed regeneratively. And out of the $300 billion to $350 billion that is needed to support a global transition at scale, only $3.6 billion has been invested. Despite its benefits, transitioning farms from conventional to regenerative poses a significant financial challenge.

While the thought of farms becoming more sustainable is ideal, the transition comes with a price tag that burdens farmers and potentially trickles down to consumers, raising questions about how best to support this transformative shift.

For farmers, initial transitioning investments can strain already tight margins, especially when the benefits might take six to ten years to materialise. Regenerative practices often entail considerable upfront costs, including expenses for soil amendments, new equipment, latest technology and planning for diversified crop rotations.

These initial expenses can affect the entire food system by pushing up operational costs, which may trickle down to consumers. 

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