Introduction to APS Isle of Wight part of the M & S Farming with Nature Program скачать в хорошем качестве

Introduction to APS Isle of Wight part of the M & S Farming with Nature Program

The APS site at Arreton on the Isle of Wight supply a range of tomato varieties to M&S from beefs to cherry types. The glasshouses are essentially closed systems where the environment is carefully controlled so the farming system is not naturally reliant on biodiversity for ecosystem services like pollination, predator control and the breakdown of soil organic matter. Instead, the M&S Farming with Nature Indicator and Innovation Farm Project will focus on how the APS site fits within the wider Isle of Wight landscape which was designated as a UNESCO Biosphere site in 2019. With help from Fera and GWCT the business will work to provide a catalyst for engaging with the wider community to enhance biodiversity on the Island