Episode 12- Dr. Lisa Norton | ecology and organic farming, using biodiversity to enhance our food production

02/07/2025 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 12
Episode 12- Dr. Lisa Norton | ecology and organic farming, using biodiversity to enhance our food production

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Send us a text If you're interested in sustainable agriculture, land management, or the intersection of farming and ecology, this episode of Trying 2 Learn is for you. I sit down with Dr. Lisa Norton, a landscape ecologist and agroecologist at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology . Dr. Norton has spent over two decades studying the intricate relationships between agriculture, ecology, and land management. Her work focuses on sustainable land use practices that support biodiversity and ecosystem services.We delve into the differences between organic and conventional farming systems, discussing how organic practices can enhance biodiversity and landscape complexity . Dr. Norton shares insights from her research on the ecological impacts of farming practices and the importance of integrating ecological principles into agricultural policy and practice.

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