Benefit of wildflower-rich field margins confirmed as bees found to give 39% yield lift in field courgettes

An AHDB-funded PhD has revealed the value of pollination services to courgettes, confirming the value of wildflower-rich field margins.

by Gavin McEwan
Dr Jess Knapp - image: Daphne Wong
Dr Jess Knapp - image: Daphne Wong

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