5 July 2018
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Cultus Agro Advies, based in a research location on the Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, is conducting research with a number of partners into the application of biodiversity in agriculture and horticulture. For example, they are looking at whether flowers in field margins can contribute to reduced use of pesticides in horticulture and agriculture.
"Biodiversity along the plots as a home for bees and other insects may reduce the use of crop protection products," says Dirand van Wijk, project manager at Cultus Agro Advies. Cultus Agro Advies has joined forces with the Rural Cooperative and Vereniging Innovatief Platteland to test the use of natural biodiversity in their research facilities on the Brightlands campus in Venlo. In addition to the research site, six test sites have been set up.
Biodiversity is important
The application of functional biodiversity is becoming increasingly important within the operations of agricultural companies. In this research line, the sowing of flower strips near the cultivation plots should show whether bees and insects will have a positive influence on the cultivation. The research should show whether the use of crop protection products can be reduced as a result. In September the project partners will organize a practical day where the first results will be presented. More information about this line of research can be found at www.brighttree.nl.