Farm Biodiversity
Discover a world-class tool for calculating and maintaining biodiversity on your farm.
Our innovative tool enables you to assess the current state of biodiversity on your farm and explore the most effective and cost-efficient practices to improve your biodiversity score. Seamlessly integrated with other Sandy modules, the tool takes into account your preferences, agri-environment scheme incentives, and retailer requirements.
What is Farm Biodiversity?
Biodiversity refers to the variety of plant and animal life in an ecosystem. On a farm, this includes everything from plants and wildlife, such as birds and mammals, to insects and micro-organisms in the soil. Biodiversity is a cornerstone of natural capital, essential for the sustainability and productivity of your farm’s ecosystem.
Why is Biodiversity Important on Farms?
With over 70% of the UK’s land used for agriculture, farms play a crucial role in supporting ecosystems for countless plant and animal species.
However, changes in land use, fertiliser application, and the growing demand for food can lead to habitat loss and a decline in biodiversity. Maintaining and enhancing biodiversity on your farm offers numerous benefits:
Improved soil health
Increased productivity and yield potential
Better pest control and crop pollination
Evidence of biodiversity net gain as a co-benefit to carbon credits
Improve and maintain farm biodiversity with Sandy
Simple reporting: Generate clear biodiversity reports to gain an overview of your farm’s biodiversity status.
Minimal input required: Simply ensure the integrated map reflects your farm and management practices accurately.
A New-Generation Biodiversity Navigator
Expert-backed framework: Developed with input from 17 leading biodiversity scientists.
Advanced assessment methods: Evaluate biodiversity net gain using cutting-edge scientific approaches, without requiring on-site surveys.
Comprehensive focus: Covers tens of thousands of species found on farmland, including those essential for food production.
Scientifically Credible
Universal application: Suitable for a range of crop and livestock systems and management approaches.
Detailed insights: Results presented at both field and farm levels.
Designed for All Farming Systems
Generates a farm biodiversity plan for all of your requirements
Predictive AI planning: Test and optimise biodiversity management scenarios.
Customised for your requirements: Factors in budgets, agri-environment schemes, and retailer expectations.
Adaptable solutions: Quickly update plans to reflect changes in your farm’s goals or conditions.
Provide tailored pathways for maintaining biodiversity and beyond
Clear action pathways: Provides straightforward options for maintaining and enhancing biodiversity.
Versatile applications: Includes scenarios for both crop and livestock systems.
Impact assessments: Easily evaluate how changes will affect biodiversity and productivity.
Ready to improve your Farm biodiversity?
Take the first step towards a healthier, more sustainable farm ecosystem. Enhance biodiversity, boost productivity, and secure long-term benefits with Sandy.