No Food Left Behind, Part 7: Reducing On-Farm Loss to Accelerate Profitability in the Regenerative Transition

Wildlife populations have declined by 73% over the past 50 years, mainly due to habitat loss driven by food production, which also contributes significantly to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions. With a growing human population, the challenge is to boost food production sustainably, such as through regenerative agriculture, while addressing the 40% of food that’s wasted. A WWF study, and the seventh in a series, draws from four examples in the field of farmers transitioning to regenerative practices to show how circularity could help reduce food loss and improve economic resilience. However, producers face financial challenges, and support from buyers and policymakers is essential to reduce on-farm losses and scale regenerative practices.