Regenerative Agriculture Bioeconomy: A Concept Facilitating Agriculture Transition from Circular to Regenerative Systems

Kaitlyn Daniels, Ian Bobbett, Charles Cao, Wendy L. Tate and Jie Zhuang ()
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Kaitlyn Daniels: The University of Tennessee, Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Ian Bobbett: The University of Tennessee, Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science
Charles Cao: The University of Tennessee, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Wendy L. Tate: The University of Tennessee, Department of Supply Chain Management, Haslam College of Business
Jie Zhuang: The University of Tennessee, Department of Biosystems Engineering and Soil Science

Chapter Chapter 7 in Handbook of Circular Bioeconomy, 2026, pp 93-109 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract Closed-loop systems, waste reduction, and efficient resource utilization are key components of circular agriculture (CA) and circular bioeconomy (CB) in agriculture and bio-based industries. Sustainable farming practices and a bio-based economy are linked by the integration of CA and CB, which forms a circular agriculture bioeconomy (CAB). Expanding on this integration, regenerative agriculture bioeconomy (RAB) embraces waste minimization, enhancement of soil health and biodiversity, restoration of degraded ecosystems, and self-sustaining renewability. These practices can maintain the sustainability and resilience of agricultural and economic systems across scales. However, high initial costs, limited policy, and lack of general awareness cast a shadow over RAB’s effectiveness. These barriers can be overcome by policy reforms, innovative technology, and financial incentives. This chapter addresses the definition, solutions, and opportunities associated with RAB practices in comparison with CA and CB.

Keywords: Circular agriculture; Bioeconomy; Regenerative agriculture; Bioresources; Biowaste (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-07112-5_7

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