Preserving Farms as Habitat: The Key to Securing Food and Biodiversity
Farms and natural habitats are key to preserving food biodiversity. A new study from the University of Leeds has found that farms and wild habitats form an important part of preserving the global food supply and maintaining biodiversity. The study, published in the journal Nature Communications, looked at the relationship between food production, conservation and biodiversity. They found that by protecting both wild habitats and agricultural land, food biodiversity can be maintained. This is particularly important for small-scale farmers, who are often under threat from large-scale industrial agriculture. The researchers suggest that by protecting both wild habitats and agricultural land, we can ensure food security and preserve the world’s biodiversity.
source: Phys.org