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Biodiversity
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Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalWhat is the biggest problem in permaculture?Permaculture is a low-input design system for food production, offered as an alternative to industrial agriculture and its heavy use of chemicals and water and loss of biodiversity.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalWhat is sustainable agriculture?Sustainable agriculture aims to keep soil fertile, protect biodiversity and cut pollution while producing enough food, though it can need more labour, capital and time than conventional farming.
- Soil, water & climate, India18% of India’s tree species and globally a total of 30% of tree species are threatened with extinction, finds BGCI reportA BGCI assessment found about 18 per cent of India's tree species and almost 30 per cent of tree species worldwide face extinction, with agriculture the leading threat.
- Policy & trade, EuropeEU targets increase in organic farming to 25% by 2030The European Commission's Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies aim for organic farming on at least 25% of EU farmland by 2030 and to halve the use and risk of chemical pesticides.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalOrganic farming: how it helps to conserve the environmentOrganic methods such as crop rotation, cover crops, manures and avoiding synthetic inputs can raise biodiversity and soil health and store carbon and nitrogen in the soil.
- Soil, water & climate, Global7 amazing facts about sustainable farmingAnswers common questions on sustainable agriculture, from its environmental benefits and costs to why it is not yet the global standard and how consumers can eat more sustainably.
- Soil, water & climate, IndiaA climate-friendly diet for India and the world?A WWF report says plant-based diets could reduce biodiversity loss, but warns that a drastic change in Indian food habits could cause more loss if land is cleared for large-scale farming.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalThe benefits of agroforestry, and how to incorporate trees into your farming operationExplains the benefits of agroforestry, from soil conservation and carbon storage to biodiversity and yields, and how to choose, plant and manage trees alongside crops or livestock.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalPermaculture: is it actually beneficial for the planet?Permaculture is a design system that copies natural ecosystems, built on co-dependence, natural limits and diversity, to create sustainable farms and habitats.