Topic
diversification
From the archive
Reporting from earlier editions of The Agrotech Daily. Figures, prices and policies may have changed since.
- Markets, EnglandBiodiversity Net Gain: how UK farmers can generate revenue from habitat creation under new development requirementsSince 12 February 2024 most English developments must deliver a 10 per cent biodiversity gain, letting farmers sell habitat units that trade at £20,000 to £35,000 each.
- Inputs & crop science, GlobalAgricultural diversification and niche cropsDiversifying into new crops, livestock or methods spreads farm risk, and niche crops such as elderberries and lavender can earn high value, though markets and know-how are often lacking.
- Soil, water & climate, GlobalAgricultural resilience and risk managementClimate change, price swings, pests and disasters threaten farms, and diversification, sustainable practices, crop insurance, infrastructure, planning and agritech can build resilience.