Over the summer, Nzatu Food Group, in collaboration with Synature, successfully deployed cutting-edge bioacoustics technology in Uganda. This initiative involved working closely with Nzatu’s regenerative agriculture and beekeeping training groups to measure the state of nature within agroforestry systems.
The initial results are highly promising:
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Diverse Bird Species Recorded: The recordings have revealed a significant diversity of bird species, indicating that regenerative practices are effectively transforming farms into thriving ecosystems.
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Indicators of Ecosystem Health: These bird species are more than just beautiful voices in the landscape; as indicator species, they provide valuable insights into overall ecosystem health, pointing to clean water, pollinator-friendly habitats, and healthy soils.
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Natural Pest Control: The abundance of certain species also signifies the presence of natural pest controllers, such as owls, which help keep rodents, snails, slugs, and insects in balance. This natural regulation plays a crucial role in supporting regenerative agriculture.
This project marks a world-first for coffee growers and roasters. Nzatu’s partner cooperative of women farmers, together with our roasting partner Artcafé, are proud to pioneer this ingenious use of bioacoustic technology to quantitatively measure the positive impact of regenerative farming.
What’s next?
In a commitment to transparency and measurable impact, every batch of Njuki Coffee roasted and packaged by Nzatu will soon come with a publicly accessible biodiversity dashboard. This dashboard will offer a clear, transparent window into nature’s recovery on our farms, allowing consumers and stakeholders to directly observe the positive environmental changes brought about by regenerative practices.