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Impact points mapping

July 31, 2026
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Impact points mapping
Honey15Supports pollinators, biodiversity, and healthy ecosystems through beekeeping.
Eggs10Produced by local farms and support small-scale poultry farming.
Tomatoes8Common local crop that supports sustainable vegetable production.
Potatoes5Staple crop with moderate sustainability benefits and lower biodiversity contribution.
Apples8Orchard crop that supports biodiversity and long-term land use.
Milk8Supports local dairy farming and traditional agriculture.
Cheese12Traditional value-added dairy product that increases farmers' income.
Chicken6Supports local poultry farming but generally requires more resources than plant products.
Eggplants (Aubergines)5Locally grown seasonal vegetable with moderate sustainability value.
Herbs13Support pollinators, biodiversity, and are often grown with relatively low inputs.
Rice11Traditional crop that supports rural farming communities and agricultural diversity.
Persimmons8Tree crop that contributes to long-term orchard farming.
Garlic8Commonly grown by local family farmers using traditional methods.
Carrots7Seasonal crop supporting diversified agriculture.
Cucumbers6Fresh local vegetable encouraging seasonal consumption.
Onions6Staple crop supporting local food production.
Organic Vinegar10Natural value-added product made from agricultural crops.
Sunchoke (Jerusalem Artichoke)10Hardy crop that supports crop diversity and requires relatively low inputs.
Pomegranates10Traditional orchard crop supporting biodiversity and rural economies.
Quinces9Long-living fruit trees that contribute to sustainable orchard systems.
Salt3Natural product with limited direct contribution to sustainable agriculture or biodiversity.
Organic Oils12Traditional value-added products that support local agricultural production.
Bread6Essential food produced from locally grown agricultural crops.
Meat6Supports local livestock farmers but generally requires more natural resources than plant-based products.
Turkey7Traditional poultry supporting diversified local farming.
Goose7Supports diversified small-scale poultry farming.
Cottage Cheese9Traditional dairy product that adds value to locally produced milk.
Traditional Churned Butter12Preserves traditional food production while increasing the value of dairy products.
Butter12Traditional dairy product supporting local milk production.
Yoghurt8Traditional fermented dairy product produced by local farmers.
Clotted Cream10Traditional dairy product that adds value to fresh milk.
Berries10Support biodiversity and are well suited to small family farms.
Mulberry Syrup10Traditional product that adds value to locally grown mulberries.
Persimmon Syrup10Value-added product supporting traditional fruit processing.
Grape Syrup10Traditional natural product that increases the value of local grape harvests.
Tea13Perennial crop that supports long-term sustainable farming and rural livelihoods.
Raspberry Jam 10 Traditional value-added product made from locally grown raspberries that helps reduce food waste, preserves local culinary traditions, supports sustainable family farming, and uses reusable glass packaging to reduce single-use packaging waste.
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