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Flower buffer strips control aphid and pesticide pollution in cereals in the Netherlands
Technical result: : Reduced pesticide and fertilizer pollution in surface water, no more chemical aphid control since flower band provides shelter and nectar for aphid natural enemies
Economic result: No more spraying against aphids, less water pollution
Sustainability (ecological, social and economical) Gains:
Enables regenerative land use practices in arable crop areas
Considerable reduction of water contamination by chemical fertilisers and pesticides in arable crops
Enabling resilient public green ecosystems without hampering biodiversity
Demonstrates good governance from the arable crop sector
Enables human and animal health and wellbeing, reduces worker and public exposure
Improvement of financial viability by cost effective pest control
Supports farmers’ livelihood and value distribution (added value to landscape and reduction water pollution)
kindly provided by:
Martin Ruiter, arable crop grower, Hoekse Waard, Netherlands
In collaboration with:
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