How XNatura Score can help biodiversity in agriculture

Animal and plant biodiversity, particularly that of pollinators, is seriously threatened by intensive agriculture. According to IPBES, the UN agency for biodiversity and ecosystem services,75% of the world's food crops depend on pollinators. However, intensive agriculture, which uses pesticides and chemical fertilisers, is a major cause of declining biodiversity and pollinator mortality. According to a study published in Science Advances, 40 per cent of pollinator species are in danger of extinction due to overuse of pesticides and loss of habitat. The study found that the number of pollinators is increasing.

Agriculture can be a positive factor for biodiversity if farmers adopt sustainable practices. But what can an individual farmer do to help improve the situation? Agroforestry is a practice that involves the cultivation of trees and shrubs, integrated with agricultural crops or animals, thus promoting habitat diversity and the presence of pollinators. Crop rotation is another sustainable practice that reduces the need for pesticides and promotes soil regeneration. In addition, regenerative practices can restore soil fertility, promoting crop diversity. Adopting these actions can make a difference and demonstrate a farmer's commitment to biodiversity, contributing to the protection of pollinators and the preservation of environmental health.

But how to know if you are doing enough? Thanks to new technologies it is indeed possible with Flora and Spectrum. Flora is a satellite analysis system developed together with the Aerospace Agency to know the contribution of your field to the biodiversity of the area; Spectrum is the first IoT sensor that monitors the presence of pollinators by continuously analysing the ambient noise. By using these technologies, you can learn about the biodiversity in your field to get a clear and precise idea of your contribution to nature conservation and how to further improve your farming practices.

Starting this journey and obtaining XNatura certification for your fields has many benefits. Firstly, you can know your impact on biodiversity quantitatively and have an objective measure of your efforts. In addition, thanks to a label with QR code that you can affix to your products, you can show your customers your company's commitment to environmental conservation and highlight your activity in the supply chain. Finally, the XNatura certification is a guarantee of transparency and attention to environmental issues, which are becoming increasingly important to consumers.You want to know if your land protects biodiversity?