Strengthen local chains for regenerative products because ecological improvement needs a market route. Farmers can only invest in soil, biodiversity and lower emissions if buyers, processors and consumers recognise and reward the added value.
In Gelderland, local chains can connect regenerative production to regional food demand, procurement and processing. This reduces the gap between climate potential and farm practice. A stronger chain also makes the transition more visible: products, landscapes and business models become part of one regional story.