sustainability agroecology of modern tech:intensification agriculture and biodiversity

  In today's world of explosive population growth and rapid technological innovation, small-scale farming is facing a huge impact and is unable to compete with the development of highly integrated and intensive agriculture.

  smallholder farmers are in urgent need of innovative developments to meet market demand for their crops.

  The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) has already begun exploring this topic and is currently working with regional and national partners to scale up conservation agriculture. Over the past three years, the Scaling Up Sustainable Conservation Agriculture Intensification (SCASI) project has supported farmers in eight regions to implement solutions tailored to their circumstances.

  “This year we have introduced a batch of HDPE bird protection nets. In previous years, migratory birds and sparrow at this time would cause great damage to our crops. This year, I have a feeling that we will have a good harvest in autumn.”，A South American farmer named Jose Rodriguez said.According to the EU's new regulations on plastic products, agricultural nets made of HDPE materials can be recycled to the maximum extent, promote the development of renewable resources, and optimally address the market's demand for green, environmentally friendly and sustainable development. In addition, the use of bird protection nets can physically isolate birds and crops, thus protecting biodiversity.

  That’s more than improved agriculture—that’s life-changing.