ORGANIC farms produce more than just wholesome food, they could be benefiting
animals too. A report from Britain’s Soil Association, which promotes organic
farming, has found that wildlife is substantially richer and more varied on
organic farms than on conventional farms.
Based on a review of previous research, the report found that organic farms
can support five times as many wild plants, including 57 per cent more species,
compared with conventional farms. Birds, insects and other arthropods were more
abundant, both in number and variety. Significantly, the differences were most
marked in cropped areas: organic fields have deeper vegetation and…
