Biodiversity is the term we use to refer to the diversity of life forms on Earth. In a crop, biodiversity are animals, plants and microorganisms which live together in that space and are necessary to maintain the main functions of this agroecosystem, its structure and processes. Biodiversity is a broad term and in addition to referring to species we also include other concepts such as genetic diversity (for example, different grape varieties) and ecosystems (ecosystem richness).

Biodiversity and agriculture are closely related to each other. In the past, agriculture contributed significantly to diversify the European landscape and to maintain the associated biodiversity. The current agricultural landscapes, much more intensive and simplified, do not usually have such a positive relationship with biodiversity. However, biodiversity plays a fundamental role in providing what we call ecosystem services, that is, vital functions for the functioning of the agroecosystem, such as:

Soil formation, hydrological cycle maintenance, nutrient cycle, erosion control, pests and diseases control, climate regulation, pollination, carbon sequestration.

The importance of agricultural biodiversity encompasses social, cultural, economic and environmental elements. In the Quixote group we are concerned with preserving the biodiversity associated with our crops, so, through biodiversity management evaluation and the implementation of good practices, we go a step further and seek to stay on the path of sustainability to offer the best possible product to our customers.