India's Regenerative Agriculture Gains Momentum to Restore Soil, Build Resilience

Regenerative agriculture is a way of farming that tries to make soil healthier while growing food.

A new report says it could help Indian farmers deal with climate and land problems.

About one-third of India's land is estimated to be degraded.

Huge amounts of soil and plant nutrients are lost each year.

Farmers in several Indian states are already trying these methods.

Computers, sensors, satellites and other tools can help farmers use water and other resources more carefully.

However, changing farming methods can cost money and may be difficult for farmers with small or divided plots.

The report says India needs better finance, research, technology and cooperation to make regenerative agriculture more widely used.