Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Regenerative Agriculture

• Principles and importance of regenerative farming
• Differences from conventional agriculture
• Role in climate resilience and sustainability
• Case Study: Regenerative agriculture in U.S. ranching systems

Module 2: Soil Health in Regenerative Agriculture

• Importance of soil organic matter
• Biological soil management techniques
• Enhancing soil carbon storage
• Case Study: Soil regeneration programs in Australia

Module 3: Carbon Farming Concepts

• Principles of carbon sequestration in agriculture
• Soil and biomass carbon pools
• Carbon farming practices and standards
• Case Study: Carbon farming projects in Kenya

Module 4: Agroforestry and Carbon Farming

• Agroforestry systems for carbon storage
• Role of trees in regenerative farming
• Socioeconomic benefits of agroforestry
• Case Study: Agroforestry carbon farming in Niger

Module 5: Crop Diversification and Cover Cropping

• Role of crop rotations in soil health
• Cover crops for soil protection and fertility
• Diversification for resilience and productivity
• Case Study: Cover cropping adoption in Brazil

Module 6: Livestock Integration in Regenerative Systems

• Rotational grazing practices
• Manure management and soil fertility
• Integrating livestock and cropping systems
• Case Study: Regenerative ranching in the U.S. Midwest

Module 7: Measuring and Monitoring Carbon Sequestration

• Tools for soil carbon measurement
• Remote sensing and modelling approaches
• Reporting standards and protocols
• Case Study: Carbon monitoring in Africa’s Great Green Wall

Module 8: Carbon Markets and Financing

• Voluntary and compliance carbon markets
• Financing opportunities for carbon farming
• Certification and carbon credit systems
• Case Study: Smallholder participation in carbon markets in Uganda

Module 9: Policy and Institutional Frameworks

• Policies supporting regenerative agriculture
• Institutional support mechanisms
• International frameworks and agreements
• Case Study: EU policies promoting regenerative agriculture

Module 10: Future of Regenerative Agriculture

• Emerging innovations in regenerative systems
• Role of AI and digital tools in carbon farming
• Scaling regenerative practices globally
• Case Study: AI-driven regenerative agriculture in India