Soil Health
Crop Choice & Biodiversity
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Interplay between crop production and livestock can lead to improved soil health and biodiversity.
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Ecosystem resilience is the ability for your soil, land, plants and animals to bounce back from harsh conditions.
- Biodiversity is key for ecosystem resilience.​
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​Pollinator strips, rotational grazing, intercropping, cover crops, and wildlife habitat are all ways to improve your operations biodiversity.
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Beneficial insects and predators can be key to reducing inputs like insecticide or pesticide once a functioning ecosystem has established.
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Companion cropping and intercropping in general, can be a great alternative to monocultures and can provide a great deal of benefits.
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Knowing what cropping recipes to use for your region and expected outcome is integral to success.
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