Monocropping is reducing biodversity

Monocropping is reducing the biodiversity of cereals and vegetables. Around 75% genetic diversity of domestic agricultural crops is estimated to have been lost during he 20th century lost.

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Existing systems are already under severe pressure
Industrial agriculture stresses ecosystems
Monocropping is reducing biodversity
15 / 24 world ecosystem services are degraded or unsustainably used
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50% of grain cropping goes to feed livestock
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