Measures for nature-based agriculture

This memorandum provides a definition of nature-based agriculture and an overview of measures that contribute to it. Nature-based agriculture is a form of sustainable agriculture which makes optimal use of ecological processes and integrates them into farming practice. It is based on a healthy biodiverse soil, produces food within the boundaries set by the living environment and has positive effects on biodiversity and climate.

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Main Authors: Erisman, Jan Willem, van Eekeren, Nick, van Doorn, Anne, Geertsema, Willemien, Polman, Nico
Format: External research report biblioteca
Language:English
Published: Wageningen Environmental Research
Subjects:Life Science,
Online Access:https://research.wur.nl/en/publications/measures-for-nature-based-agriculture
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Summary:This memorandum provides a definition of nature-based agriculture and an overview of measures that contribute to it. Nature-based agriculture is a form of sustainable agriculture which makes optimal use of ecological processes and integrates them into farming practice. It is based on a healthy biodiverse soil, produces food within the boundaries set by the living environment and has positive effects on biodiversity and climate.