Flower strips could save growers up to £3k per hectare

By 2025-04-28T13:37:00

Flower strips next to an apple orchard can reduce pest control costs.

Image: University of Reading/Dr Charlotte Howard

Creating habitat for beneficial predators of harmful Rosy Apple Aphid has significant cost benefits for apple growers, a new study has found

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