ĀTA REGENERATIVE
REGENERATIVE FARMING, AGRICULTURE, ORGANISATIONS
REGENERATIVE
What is it?
Regenerative is about a way of being or behaviour. There is no starting or end point but a process of constant change which delivers measurable improvement in the health of the systems we work with. With Regenerative Farming or Agriculture, this can be an improvement in ecological health measured with Ecological Outcome Verification. In a business sense, this can be improvement in organisational health as measured by the Organisation Health Index.
Through our partnerships with Savory Institute and nRhythm we are able to deliver practical solutions, implementation, training and education for a wide range of agricultural, commercial and governmental applications.
Contact us here to find out more about how we can assist with your transition to Regenerative Farming, Regenerative Agriculture, or becoming a Regenerative Organisation.
The Future of Food Starts with our Farmers
Food should nourish the health of people who produce and consume it, animals, communities and the land. Yet today’s system is often extractive, where life and health are disconnected from agriculture, producing lifeless food and harming ecosystems and well-being.
Ata Regenerative exists to change that. By reconnecting farming with living systems and nature, we’re restoring resilience, strengthening rural communities and economies, and bringing joy back to agriculture for today and for future generations.
This video shares our story and our why.
New Zealand farms monitored by Ata Regenerative
Ecological Outcome Verification is the global method of choice for measuring the health of farmed land. It is unique in that it is outcomes-based and gives a voice to the land.
Ata Regenerative introduced EOV to New Zealand and currently monitors 245 farms across 500,000 hectares. Globally, EOV covers 3.75 million hectares and is recognised as the gold standard, giving farmers, brands, and consumers confidence that production supports genuine regeneration.
YOUR REGENERATIVE JOURNEY
There is no pre-qualification required, no pre-conditions of entry and no pressure to achieve beyond the level of your own progress; just a genuine desire to change towards a system which can deliver health to planet and people and secure a long term future for humanity on earth.
Where are you now?
For us to help you on your journey to a regenerative healthy future it helps us to know ‘where you are now’. What is your starting baseline position and what does health and abundance look like for you, your farm or your business in the future?
Getting started
We sit down with you and your team and co- design your regenerative future using the principles of Holistic Management and the Regenerative Framework. Our approach uses living system design as we are dealing with living systems.
Growing regeneratively
The Regenerative Framework is a living document and one we will revisit regularly. In fact we advise that we should revisit the context at the start of each meeting to ensure it remains current and valid. Find out more here:
"We believe that soil health is the engine that drives the well-being of the farm. We have worked with Ata Regenerative to provide Ecological Outcome Verification or EOV to monitor the impact of our management on our land and provide guidance. EOV is the warrant of fitness provided by an outside party. The detailed report helps give a reality check on the decisions made and also guides potential future decisions."
Malcom White
Bairnsdale Farm New Zealand
OUR SERVICES
Land to Market
The world’s first verified regenerative sourcing solution
for meat, dairy, wool & leather.
Ecological Outcome Verification
Ata Regenerative is the only certified Ecological Outcome Verification provider in New Zealand. Learn more here:
Organisational Health Assessments
Unleash the potential in your organisation and create the conditions for people to thrive. Learn more here:
CASE STUDIES: OUR PROJECTS
Chatham Islands Regenerative Project
Ata Regenerative are proud to work alongside the Hokotehi Moriori Trust in helping to regenerate the land, society, and culture of Rekohu.
Kai Rotorua Regenerative Agriculture Project
Discover how a regenerative agriculture approach is helping the people of Rotorua rediscover farming and bring kids back to nature.
Titoki Regenerative Farming Project
Read how we help a Titoki beef and sheep farm in Rotorua transform into a thriving, diversified, regenerative showcase farm.
Regenerative Collaboration
The creation and implementation of a Regenerative Cross-Sector Collaboration in South Waikato.
REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
OUR EXPERTISE
& SERVICES
Āta Regenerative is a consultancy which has been set up to champion the movement reconnecting people and producers with their land. Through multiple agriculture projects we have been able to demonstrate in practice how the development of healthy soils can positively impact farm enterprises allowing them to become more sustainable and profitable.
Consumers are more aware than ever about the quality, the health of animals and the farming practices used to produce their food. And many are no longer comfortable with the industrial, commoditised approach of big business food production. Our regenerative farming approach is the antithesis of these damaging and extractive practices.
The agricultural industry is considered to be one of the world’s biggest impacts on climate change, which in so many ways is counter intuitive to the very notion of farming, which is about nurturing the growth of plants and animals. Generating three centimetres of topsoil takes 1,000 years, and if current rates of degradation continue all of the world’s top soil could be gone within 60 years.
What shape is the soil and pasture on your farm in? Āta Regenerative can help you assess the situation and provide you with regenerative farming options to ensure your farming enterprises are secure, resilient and producing world class food well into the future.
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The concerning decline in pasture yields in New Zealand
“What a pleasure it has been to work with Ata Regenerative. Hugh and Carol are deeply knowledgeable and passionate about bringing a focus to New Zealand on healthy landscapes, food and communities. Their experience working with communities have been invaluable to inform new healthy approaches. They are connected to individuals and organizations who truly are committed to creating a difference in New Zealand. They understand the importance of connecting farming communities, policymakers, municipalities and markets into a cross-sector approach for long-term impact and health. We are very excited to be long-term partners on unleashing the potential in our communities!”
Tre’ Cates
Founder and CEO of nRhythm