Does the biodiversity metric work on a farm or crop level?
The scope of the CFT Biodiversity metric is whole farm. The other metrics – GHG and Water – are calculated on a crop by crop basis, so this method is different in this respect.
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How to use the Cool Farm Biodiversity Metric
In this video, we are going to walk you through a biodiversity assessment in the Cool Farm Tool. Using the biodiversity metric on the Cool Farm tool is a great way to understand and improve your farms biodiversity. Video <br> Further resources ...
Can I assess GHG emissions for a whole farm?
The greenhouse gas metric works on a per-product basis, whereas in contrast the biodiversity metric is for whole-farm. A whole-farm assessment is a GHG emission inventory considering all aspects that may influence the overall footprint of a ...
Do you have examples for how others have used the biodiversity assessment to give credit to farmers for their work?
Reporting to markets – some Cool Farm Alliance members already require suppliers to complete the Cool Farm Tool Developing biodiversity action plans to improve sustainability and community perceptions of your farm Help with certification or access to ...
Can I add a new crop to the CFT?
All new crops will be added into the Cool Farm Platform, rather than the Cool Farm Tool. Please note that in the annual GHG pathway, the primary impact of selecting a crop is the quantity of residues it produces. For crops not listed in the tool, you ...
Can I use the perennial pathway for a crop that is not listed?
The current methodology behind the Cool Farm perennials pathway only supports the crops you see in the dropdown list. Unfortunately we cannot recommend to use any of the options as proxy/alternative, as each perennial crop exhibits a unique growth ...