{"id":2221,"date":"2023-03-18T18:28:45","date_gmt":"2023-03-18T17:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriculturelore.com\/?p=2221"},"modified":"2023-03-18T18:28:45","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T17:28:45","slug":"how-does-biodiversity-benefit-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.agriculturelore.com\/how-does-biodiversity-benefit-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"How does biodiversity benefit agriculture?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Biodiversity provides many benefits to agriculture, including pest and disease control, pollination, and soil health.<\/p>\n

Pest and disease control: By having a variety of different species in an agricultural ecosystem, pests and diseases are less likely to decimate a crop. Additionally, if a crop is hit by a pest or disease, a diversity of species can help buffer the effects.<\/p>\n

Pollination: Many crops, such as fruits and vegetables, require pollination in order to produce a harvest. Biodiversity provides a greater chance that pollinators will be present to do their job.<\/p>\n

Soil health: Soil health is essential for agriculture as it provides the foundation for plants to grow. Biodiversity helps maintain soil health by preventing soil erosion and providing nutrients through decomposition.<\/p>\n