The report was compiled by scientists from the Julius Kühn Institute, the Thünen Institute and the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE) on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL). The President of the JKI, Prof Dr Frank Ordon, presented the report to Federal Minister Cem Özdemir in the presence of Dr. Margareta Büning-Fesel (BLE) and Prof. Dr. Birgit Kleinschmidt (TI).

Milestone for biodiversity in agricultural landscapes

Biodiversity is one of the basic prerequisites for sustainable agriculture and food security. It secures habitats for numerous species and contributes significantly to the functioning of ecosystems. However, the loss of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes is one of the greatest challenges of our time. The MonViA indicator report has laid an important foundation for the nationwide monitoring of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes. The indicator set comprises a total of 41 indicators that measure diversity at three levels: Habitat diversity, organismic diversity and genetic diversity.

At the presentation, JKI President Prof. Dr Frank Ordon emphasised: „The MonViA indicator report is a crucial tool for recording biodiversity in agricultural landscapes, visualising trends and creating a scientifically sound basis for the conservation of biodiversity and the transformation of agriculture. This monitoring will make a significant contribution to better tackling the challenges of species loss.“