"Rapid Agricultural Transformation: Impact on Ecosystems"

A study published in Nature Communications reveals that agricultural grassland use accelerates entire ecosystems, affecting organisms at all levels and across food chains. The research shows that intensive agricultural practices lead to faster organisms dominating ecosystems, impacting functions such as decomposition and nutrient cycling. While this may increase agricultural productivity, it reduces carbon storage and biodiversity, making ecosystems less resilient. Urgent countermeasures are needed to address the accelerating impact of intensive agriculture on ecosystems worldwide.