Biodiversity monitoring – A way to assess the impact of farming practices on ordinary biodiversity

Across Europe multiple evaluation processes assess the impact of farming practices on ordinary biodiversity, using indirect indicators. Through an inventory of agricultural practices and agroecological structure, conclusions can be made on the impact of the farm on ordinary biodiversity. This allows for farmers to talk about biodiversity within a structured framework through the example of their farm. Within the dairy chain, tools are available to effectively use these processes to set up an action plan to preserve biodiversity on and around the farm.