Biodiversity monitor arable farming is getting closer

The development of the so-called 'biodiversity monitor for the arable sector' has started. The monitor is being developed on behalf of BO Akkerbouw, Rabobank, World Wildlife Fund and the province of Groningen.

The aim of this monitor is to provide arable farmers with more insight into the contribution they make to biodiversity. The monitor must also show how those arable farmers can further improve their performance in this regard.

Reward
According to the above parties, the monitor must be inspiring, uniform, workable and accepted. That is why there is also collaboration with scientists and regional pilots are being set up to test the monitor. Ultimately, the farmers should be rewarded from the chain for their performance in the field of biodiversity.

In addition, the biodiversity monitor can eventually also be used for an interest discount at the bank. "It should serve as a tool for new revenue models in biodiverse business operations. It also strengthens social appreciation for the arable farming sector," the parties said in a press release.

KPI's
The influence of business operations on biodiversity is measured by means of Critical Performance Indicators (KPIs). These KPIs look at, for example, land use, soil, climate and environment. The monitor is part of the Delta Plan for Biodiversity Recovery.

Anne-Jan Doorn

Anne Jan Doorn is an arable expert at Boerenbusiness. He writes about the various arable farming markets and also focuses on the land and energy market.

aj.doorn@boerenbusiness. Nl

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