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University of Bonn study shows where diversified farming also makes economic sense

Diversified farming - Diversified farming practices can be put to profitable use
Diversified farming - Diversified farming practices can be put to profitable use in order to boost both productivity and biodiversity. © Volker Lannert/Universität Bonn all images in original size .
Where and how can diversified farming practices be put to profitable use in order to boost both productivity and biodiversity? Researchers at the University of Bonn have tackled this question in a study that has now been published in "Communications Earth & Environment."

Agriculture, like other sectors of the economy, is a profit-driven business. Simple cultivation systems such as monocultures have therefore become firmly established, because they promise higher returns. However, they are more susceptible to diseases and parasites, which can cause total crop failure among other things. ...
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