LEAF - Linking Environment And Farming - the organisation promoting sustainable farming has launched a new guide: ‘Simply Sustainable Biodiversity’ to help farmers manage their land for food production as well as for wildlife.
The guide was developed with support from British supermarket chain ASDA.
Based on six steps to help farmer monitor, manage and enhance biodiversity, the new guide is the third in LEAF’s ‘Simply Sustainable’ series of technical guidance booklets focusing on key areas of Integrated Farm Management. Others in the series are: Simply Sustainable Water and Simply Sustainable Soils.
Speaking on the launch, LEAF chief executive Caroline Drummond said, “Simply Sustainable Biodiversity shows that through the adoption of LEAF’s Integrated Farm Management (IFM), farmers are able to deliver a vibrant and resilient biodiversity alongside sustainable food production. It is an accessible and practical resource which is sure to inspire farmers to optimise their biodiversity, increase awareness of its importance and help them identify areas where biodiversity can be improved.”
Dr Chris Brown, ASDA's director for sustainable business, said, “We need to work on ensuring the precious natural resources around us, in the fields and farms, have the latest thinking and guidance that it deserves. We hope that this publication is a significant assistance in meeting the challenge.”
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