Biological diversity in food and agriculture, or agrobiodiversity for short, refers to all components of biological diversity that are important for food and agriculture as well as for the functioning of agroecosystems.

The Scientific Advisory Council on Biodiversity and Genetic Resources advises the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) on general and fundamental issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.

The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture, through the BLE as project executing agency, funds various programs that offer funding opportunities for biodiversity.

The conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity for food and agriculture is a worldwide concern for safeguarding the basis of life. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture (BMEL) therefore supports projects on biological diversity for food and agriculture within international organisations.