Agricultural Biodiversity Book Delivers Comprehensive Benefits

The Columbia University Press has released a new publication that looks at how farmers manage, maintain, and benefit from biodiversity in agricultural production systems. The chapters cover the assessment of farmer management practices for crop, livestock, aquatic, and associated diversity (such as pollinators and soil microorganisms); the potential role of diversity in minimizing the impact of pests and diseases; studies that exemplify the potential nutritional, ecosystem service, and financial values of agricultural biodiversity. The book features numerous case studies that show how farmers have used alternative approaches to manage biodiversity to enhance the stability, resilience, and productivity of their farms, pointing the way toward improved biodiversity on a global scale.

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