Benefits of Biodiversity (Apr 06) - Biodiversity is the variety of living organisms in an area. It is greater if there are many types of organisms. Agricultural systems tend to limit biodiversity. As researchers take a broader view of farming systems, they discover advantages in biodiversity that go beyond simple explanations.

Organic Agriculture and biodiversity: Is there a link? (Mar 06) - Organic farming can increase the diversity of plants and animals, according to a recent analysis of over 180 studies. The analysis showed that on average, the number of species increased about 30% in organic systems and the number of individual plants and animals was 50% greater on organic farms.

The many benefits of biodiversity (Jan 04) - Biodiversity is the variety of organisms living in an area. The more types of organisms, not just the number of individual creatures, means the greater the biodiversity. Agricultural systems tend to limit biodiversity. As researchers take a broader view of farming systems, they discover advantages in biodiversity that go beyond simple explanations.