The Challenge of Biodiversity in Farming Practices as a Research Topic
by Rob D. van den Berg
Journal: Agricultural Research
Publisher: Springer India
Issn: 2249-720X
Saving the world's plant species has been a concern ever since botanical gardens were introduced. Agricultural biodiversity is a special concern within this broader objective of conservation. Research should focus on how farmers can incorporate biodiversity into farming practices, ensuring food security and social and economic development at the same time. International projects have shown how this can be done and what the focus needs to be.