What does natural capital mean and what does it mean for your farm? In Farming Focus™ this week, we look at how putting a value on nature could shape future farm income and resilience. From soil health to biodiversity, it’s about recognising what underpins food production. Speaking alongside local farmer James Chapman, AHDB’s Dr Laura Underdown says, “putting a pound sign on nature” helps bring it into business decisions.
This episode of Farming Focus™ looks at natural capital, what it is and what it means for farm businesses in a changing policy and market landscape. AHDB’s Dr Laura Underdown explains it as “putting a pound sign on nature”, while farmer Jonathan Chapman shares how he’s been making the most of his natural capital by building soil health and increasing biodiversity. The discussion covers risk, income opportunities and why investing in nature is vital for resilient food production. It encourages farmers to think long term but act now.
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