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02/01/2019 / By Zoey Sky

New study looks at how wildflowers can be used for crop development

Wildflowers are often considered as eyesores in well-maintained lawns. But according to a study, wildflowers can be used to protect strawberry crops and attract pollinator bees in farms. The study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, was conducted by researchers from Cornell University. Can wildflowers attract bumblebees and protect crops? Sustainable and organic […]

12/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Extensive study finds that organic farming can halt pollinator decline

For the last 40 years, experts have observed a considerable decline in the population of endangered pollinating insects around the world. To address this alarming concern, researchers from Lund University set out to determine an effective method that can be used to stop the decline of pollinators. After an in-depth three-year study, researchers discovered that organic farming […]

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