
Flower strips on paths within crops to support … [Netherlands]
Flower strips are established on arable crop access paths to attract and support natural enemies to control and decrease crop pests
- Compiler: Alan Radbourne
First name:
David
Last name:
Robinson
Flower strips are established on arable crop access paths to attract and support natural enemies to control and decrease crop pests
Use of different mixes of plant cover for livestock fodder which are simultaneously favourable for biodiversity by improving soil health, and reducing the need for agrochemicals.
A trial crop rotation system of '2+2', where a succession of two spring crops (maize) followed by two winter crops (wheat) aims to diversify cropping through rotation (sequences and intervals) while limiting weed pressure under a no-tillage system.