{"id":87453,"date":"2022-12-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-14T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T08:49:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T07:49:31","slug":"regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"Regenerative agriculture applied to cannabis plants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A profitable crop can also be <strong>environmentally friendly<\/strong>. Therefore, farmers are looking for new methods to enhance their work with a minimum negative impact on the environment. Moreover, cannabis legalisation for medicinal and recreational use in some countries is leading to an increase in demand hence, in cannabis crops. Lastly, growers use regenerative agriculture more and more often to control excessive consumption of resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2955be0ee6a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2955be0ee6a\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/#What_is_regenerative_agriculture\" >What is regenerative agriculture?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/#Principles_of_regenerative_agriculture\" >Principles of regenerative agriculture&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/#Regenerative_agriculture_in_cannabis_crops\" >Regenerative agriculture in cannabis crops<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/#Growing_techniques_to_be_implemented\" >Growing techniques to be implemented<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/#Benefits_of_regenerative_farming\" >Benefits of regenerative farming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/regenerative-agriculture-applied-to-cannabis-plants\/#Can_it_reverse_climate_change\" >Can it reverse climate change?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_regenerative_agriculture\"><\/span>What is regenerative agriculture?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Regenerative agriculture<\/strong> <strong>improves soil health<\/strong> and favours sustainability, by directly impacting the quality of plants and animals. As the name suggests, the aim is to <strong>regenerate the soil by stimulating and maintaining fertility.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s more, it is a process that <strong>goes further than ecological agriculture<\/strong>; it seeks to enhance biodiversity through a &#8216;closed cycle&#8217; capable of restoring the natural elements of water, air, and soil. This renewing effect can help to increase the quality of crops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soil fertility is crucial not only to improve productivity but also to provide more food for animals. Regenerative techniques do not only affect conventional crop areas but go beyond that to influence unused areas such as reforestation or aquaculture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/agricultura-regenerativa.jpg.webp\" alt=\"regenerative agriculture\" class=\"wp-image-55374\" title=\"Regenerative agriculture\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Principles_of_regenerative_agriculture\"><\/span>Principles of regenerative agriculture&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In contemplation of doing this, different principles should be taken into consideration:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Eliminate mechanical<\/strong>, chemical, and physical processes.<\/li><li>Use plant cover to <strong>avoid soil&#8217;s erosion<\/strong> as well as <strong>provide fodder<\/strong> and material for ranching.<\/li><li><strong>Maintain living roots<\/strong> of perennial crops.<\/li><li><strong>Integration of ranching <\/strong>into agricultural production.<\/li><li>Increasing biodiversity for healthier soil.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regenerative_agriculture_in_cannabis_crops\"><\/span>Regenerative agriculture in cannabis crops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years<strong>, various research studies have analysed<\/strong> the impact of cannabis crops in Northern California, finding damaged ecosystems. Here are some of the causes that can accelerate the deterioration:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Lack of water<\/strong>. They need large amounts of water.<\/li><li>The <strong>presence of chemical residues<\/strong> in the wastewater<\/li><li>Some <strong>volatile compounds<\/strong> produced by cannabis <strong>increase ozone levels<\/strong> near crops.<\/li><li>The <strong>carbon footprint<\/strong> derived from greenhouses is higher.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_techniques_to_be_implemented\"><\/span>Growing techniques to be implemented<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find below some tips for regenerative agriculture:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Minimise artificial light<\/strong>: prioritise sunlight by reducing the use of grow lights. Besides, another good option is to grow in energy-efficient greenhouses.<\/li><li><strong>Collect rainwater<\/strong> <strong>and install a drip watering system<\/strong>: send water directly to the roots and reduce the amount used.<\/li><li><strong>Rotate crops<\/strong>: in fact,this allows the soil to recover its properties.<\/li><li><strong>Use natural pesticides<\/strong> without chemicals.<\/li><li><strong>Use polyculture<\/strong> <strong>against infestations<\/strong>: the more diversity there is, the less you need to add other products.<\/li><li><strong>Apply no-till farming<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/how-to-prepare-bokashi-composting-for-cannabis-plants\/\">prepare your bokashi for cannabis plants<\/a> or compost that will provide the necessary nutrients.<\/li><li><strong>Crop species and cover crops rotation<\/strong>: after growing, the soil ecosystem is protected; so weeds do not grow and soil hardening decreases.<\/li><li><strong>Use vermiculture<\/strong> to create your <strong>own hummus<\/strong>: establishing micro-organisms that synergise with other organisms.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/como-realizar-agricultura-regenerativa.jpg.webp\" alt=\"regenerative agriculture applied and cannabis plants \" class=\"wp-image-55375\" title=\"Regenerative agriculture and cannabis plants \"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_regenerative_farming\"><\/span>Benefits of regenerative farming<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By transforming a conventional cannabis crop into a regenerative one, certain <strong>benefits are achieved, in an economical way, for the environment and growers<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A <strong>stronger flavour<\/strong> of the cannabis strains.<\/li><li>A greater variety of beneficial compounds.<\/li><li>The resulting products are <strong>chemical residues free<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>New genetics<\/strong> that adapt better to certain local conditions.<\/li><li>Reduced water and energy consumption.<\/li><li>Eliminates the use of <strong>chemical fertilisers<\/strong> while naturally preventing pests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_it_reverse_climate_change\"><\/span>Can it reverse climate change?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These techniques can<strong> slow down<\/strong> <strong>climate change if applied on a global<\/strong> <strong>scale<\/strong>. However, on a personal level, each farmer can make small changes to prevent the impact on nature. Additionally, research shows that <strong>fertile soils absorb more CO2<\/strong> and store it as carbon, thus reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, they <strong>generate less waste<\/strong> and consume less fossil fuel, thus emitting fewer greenhouse gases. All this demonstrates the potential of this type of agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At last, <strong>regenerative agriculture<\/strong> in cannabis allows for a more ecological and sustainable crop for the future, helping to optimise processes and minimise the negative impact of these practices.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A profitable crop can also be environmentally friendly. Therefore, farmers are looking for new methods to enhance their work with a minimum negative impact on the environment. 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