Biodiversity is part of the organic farming systems, as promotion of species diversity on farms is integral to organic production.
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Via practices such as dedicated biodiversity areas, extensively farmed areas and site-adapted management, organic farms provide more space and resources for the diverse needs of a multitude of species. Farmers benefit from the enhanced ecosystem services provided by greater biodiversity, as this enables them to reduce interventions (e.g. the use of insecticides) in their cropping systems. Functional groups such as pollinators, beneficial insects and decomposers also benefit from organic farming methods. Species diversity varies between farming systems (organic, conventional, etc.). However, there can also be significant differences between farming types within the same system: for example, annual arable crops, viticulture and orchards or permanent grassland offer different potential for promoting species diversity. With increased biodiversity, organic farming promotes stability and resilience in production systems, which is becoming increasingly important as disturbance events become more frequent and climatic changes more pronounced. In combination with nature conservation measures, organic agriculture can leverage additional synergies to promote biodiversity.
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The factsheet summarises the current state of scientific knowledge about the effects of various production and cultivation systems on biological diversity in farmed landscapes. It devotes particular attention to the biodiversity services rendered by organic farming and to the manifold benefits for agriculture derived from the promotion of biodiversity.
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