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Articles | Volume 12, issue 2
Articles | Volume 12, issue 2
https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-12-835-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
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https://doi.org/10.5194/soil-12-835-2026
© Author(s) 2026. This work is distributed under
the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Articles | Volume 12, issue 2
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21 Aug 2026
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Soil health-based business models: perspectives and policy implications

Erik Mathijs and Kato Van Ruymbeke

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Healthy soil is vital for nature, farming, and society, but disagreements about what "healthy" means make it hard to create effective policies. Our research develops a value-based framework that brings together six perspectives, from food production to ecosystem services and social benefits. We show that no single policy works for all needs, and that a mix of approaches is essential. This framework helps decision makers design fair and flexible strategies to support long-term soil stewardship.
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