Context Analysis

To create regenerative systems at scale, you need to work with the facts. reNature analyzes the context of the project, aligns the objectives, and develops a rough business model based on modeling projections in the first phase of any project.

Step 1: Understanding the Context

There is no one size fits all regenerative solution. Every farm is different because of crop, soil type, water availability, local market, and–not to forget–the farmer’s preference. During the Context Analysis phase, our local team, consisting of a regenerative agroforestry expert and a project manager, starts with a detailed analysis of the local reality. They look at the ecosystem, soil type, weather, market access, cost of production, and farming practices. Through this research, reNature connects with the farming community and collects the local environmental, social, and economic challenges to be able to develop a regenerative transition strategy.

There is an important role for indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage in (regenerative) agriculture; many farming communities have histories of producing food & fiber in harmony with nature. Tapping into these cultural roots not only improves engagement and willingness to change but also ensures the protection of indigenous and historical knowledge and practices at risk of disappearing forever. 

FAO TAPE Analysis

As a part of the Context Analysis, reNature uses the FAO TAPE methodology to systematically evaluate and monitor the agroecological transition of farming systems, ensuring alignment with internationally recognized sustainability principles. 

By assessing environmental, social, and economic dimensions, TAPE enables reNature to identify strengths, gaps, and areas for improvement in project implementation. This structured, evidence-based tool supports transparent communication with stakeholders and guides data-driven decision-making for regenerative agriculture initiatives.

Designing a Regenerative Model based on Key Performance Indicators

To successfully design a regenerative model you have to agree on the desired outcome. Together with farmer and client, reNature aligns the objectives and key performance indicators of the model farm in the making. The KPIs cover socio-economic as well as environmental components. These include but are not limited to:

Some Socio-economic KPIs

• ROI (return on investment) on a yearly basis
• NPV (net present value)
• Revenue of each marketed commodity
• Production costs ($/year)
• Human Workload
• Diversity of farmer income
• Youth empowerment
• Women empowerment
• Community benefits

Some Environmental KPIs

• Tree diversity
• Plant diversity
• Phytosanitary status
• Biodiversity
• Land use cover and change (LUCC)
• Carbon sequestered
• Aboveground carbon
• Belowground carbon
• Soil health

With these indicators in mind, our reNature experts design a unique regenerative farm design. The design is then used to model the financial projections. For these projections, reNature works together with top-notch modeling tools. The regenerative system becomes investable as a result.

Next Step: Model Farm Design & Implementation