Planting Flower Strips in Apple Orchards Could Save Farmers Up to $4K (£3K) per Hectare, Study Finds

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By Paige BennettMay 6, 2025, 12:41 pm80 pts
A cost-effective secret to keeping pests at bay in an apple orchard? Perennial flowers. At least according to findings from a new study that explored how planting strips of wildflowers could affect apple orchards in England. In the study, scientists compiled data on the costs to plant perennial wildflower…

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Planting Flower Strips in Apple Orchards Could Save Farmers Up to $4K (£3K) per Hectare, Study Finds

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