Where the claim came from It is commonly stated that some 71% of land area in…
Category: Farming
Are there more bees on organic farms?
Where the claim came from There are numerous news articles and websites providing the quote that:…
Briefing Sheet: Conserving Insects on Farmland
Insects are important to the ecosystem, pollinating plants and dispersing seeds, which are vital for agriculture…
Briefing Sheet: Hedgerows
We explore the importance of hedgerows to the landscape and its wildlife.
Has there been a huge decline in the number of insects?
Car ‘splatometer’ tests reveal huge decline in number of insects. Research shows abundance at sites in…
Are there only 100 harvests left in British soils?
An article in the Independent claimed that British soils are so degraded that they will only…