Hidden cost and benefits of agri food systems is one of the very apt topic to discus in the forum. In India, though now become 2nd largest producers in agri foods but the economics always remains a bone of contention. Either to talk with direct farmers benefit or government support in terms of minimum support prices. Therefore life cycle assessment especially counting the ecosystem services involved is one of the very important parameters. Again like cosr A1, B1 , C1 and C2 are some of the important basis which needs to be talked with all minuteness involved. Proper documentation will cetialy help in further strengthening sustainability of agri-food system across the globe.
Dr. Sanjay Rathore
Dear sir
Thanks for sharing the information about the draft Guidance to provide practical recommendations for including agrifood systems and their stakeholders in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of NBSAPs, specifically focusing on Target 10 and other relevant targets. The biodiversity in the agri-food system is the basis for long and short-term sustainability.
Unfortunately, most of the largest agri-food systems are highly specialized and lack the desired diversity. Hence it's very timely. The cropping and farming system must be designed to ensure adequate biodiversity in farming. The diversity in agri-food system also helps in ensuring the nutritional security at household levels. In most of the tribal areas in India, the agri-food systems are highly diverse.
See the attachment:
An article: Shyam, C.S.; Shekhawat, K.; Rathore, S.S.; Babu, S.; Singh, R.K.; Upadhyay, P.K.; Dass, A.; Fatima, A.; Kumar, S.; Sanketh, G.D.; et al. Development of Integrated Farming System Model—A Step towards Achieving Biodiverse, Resilient and Productive Green Economy in Agriculture for Small Holdings in India. Agronomy 2023, 13, 955. https://doi.org/10.3390/ agronomy13040955