INTRODUCING... RICE.
Nº1
Most consumed crop in the world.
Nº2
Most threatened crop by climate change.
94%
Of all rice is unsustainably grown using petrol-based chemicals.
It is a matter of global food security to ensure that rice has a bright future ahead.
Our mission
7.000 ha
10% of Bali's rice paddies transition to regenerative
by 2030
Since January 2023 we are growing, in partnership with local farmers, international academics and impact funders, a Regenerative Rice Farming movement in the heart of Bali.
We provide farmers with free training, micro-financing and market access, to fully de-risk the transition for them.
We are also collecting extensive data to demonstrate that it is the most viable method, not just for farmers but for consumers and ecosystems.
Regenerative Rice Farming
Re-learning how to work with nature.
We are the first movement to scale up a farming method called Complex Rice Agrosystems.
Simply put, it is a revival of traditional, natural farming plus pioneering international research on ecosystem dynamics.
Here are some of its benefits:
Improved livelihoods
We reintroduce ducks into rice paddies, during the rice cycle. They play a crucial role of weeding, nutrient cycling and pest control, helping to restore the ecological balance of paddy ecosystems. They also provide additional revenue for farmers (eggs and meat).
+87% farmer profits.
Healthy Soil & Clean Air
Instead of burning rice straw, it is fed back to the paddies as compost. And by halting the use of chemical herbicides and fungicides, the soil comes back to life.
23x more microbial life and 2x more fungal colonies in the soil.
Climate change resilience
With living soil, ducks and by switching to heritage rice, plants are healthier and more resilient to climate change induced events such as droughts, strong winds and pest outbreaks.
80% less pests than in conventional fields. This means more reliable yields and food security.
Ecosystem restoration
To further encourage the rebirth of a balanced ecosystem, we grow flowering legume plants around the paddies. Bees and other pollinators that provide further pest control, return. The plants are used to make rich compost after each cycle.
50% reduction in input costs. This means increased autonomy.
Sense of stewardship
The farmer communities who implement this method express a renewed sense of connection to their land and fellow farmers. This is what a movement looks like.
0 farmers have dropped out and returned to chemical-based farming since 2023.
Throughout 2023, our team and a first group of 17 Balinese farmers received training directly from the team who researched Complex Rice Agrosystems.
This was made possible through an international collaboration:
Restaurants and hotels
Establishments of all sizes in Bali serve our Regenerative Rice to their customers, who are informed of the importance of supporting this unique movement.
A few of our customers supporting local, Regenerative Rice
