Research

Three experiments were carried out during the SAFFIE project.

Experiment 1.1

Enhance farmland biodiversity by integrating novel habitat management approaches within the crop.

Skylark patch in June

Wide rows

 

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Experiment 1.2

To increase the abundance and availability of plant species, such as spring germinating weeds, and associated invertebrates

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Experiment 2

Management of the non-cropped margin structure to maximise biodiversity

Countryside stewardship mix

Scarifying the margin in early spring

 

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Experiment 3

Assessing the integrated effects of crop and margin management

Assessing a fine margin mix. © Duncan Westbury Reading University

Skylark patch in field

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