These biodiversity monitoring tool fact sheets aim to prepare growers for future sustainability and market demands and highlight the support available for growers seeking detailed guidance.
Access them below by clicking on the titles below:
Biodiversity: online tools for measuring biodiversity on your farm
- GETTING STARTED: TOOLS FOR MEASURING BIODIVERSITY
Key biodiversity indicators on cotton farms include native vegetation, land cover, and the presence of both native and invasive species. There are many tools available to help assess biodiversity, from free online platforms to detailed paid services. While the best choice depends on your needs, a great starting point is PLANR.
Natural Capital: tools to track natural capital on your farm
- WHY MEASURE NATURAL CAPITAL?
Many growers are already making significant contributions to environmental sustainability. Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) helps track and value those efforts. It’s a structured way to measure biodiversity and other natural resources, such as soil and water, at the whole-farm level.
Environmental Markets: a grower's guide to environmental markets and how to measure what matters
- WHAT ARE ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETS?
Cotton growers contribute to biodiversity by protecting vegetation, managing pests sustainably, and maintaining healthy waterways. Environmental markets provide a new way to recognise, reward, and enhance these efforts.