ecosystem services

Aug 30, 2023

Birds from organic farms exhibit more vitality than those who live on conventional farms, according to a recent French study. Organic birds exhibit a higher rate of active behaviors including...

Jul 26, 2023

Bats Prefer Organic Farms, Serve as Insect Predators

Foraging bats–bats who live in green spaces– prefer organic farms over conventional farms, according to a recent Italian study. Farm management was the greatest indicator of bat activity, and...

Dec 21, 2020

Diversified farming practices enhance multiple ecosystems services simultaneously without a trade-off in yield

Supporting biodiversity is not only a tenet of organic farming, but the ecosystem services that biodiversity can provide to farmers is also relied upon for...

Sep 28, 2020

Hedgerows and flower strips increase natural pest control and pollination, but not all floral plantings are considered equal

Hedgerows and flower strips are often planted among crops to boost beneficial insect populations, but there are few comprehensive studies that compare different types...

Sep 01, 2020

New review highlights complexities of labeling birds as good or bad on farms

Much research has shown the benefits of birds on farms when they eat insect (or even animal) pests to crops, but other research also shows that birds can be pests...

Apr 20, 2020

Life Cycle Assessments have been underestimating the value of organic agriculture

Organic agricultural practices provide many ecosystem services that improve farm production while simultaneously protecting the environment. For instance, organic farming...