
80. Exploring the RSPB's Hope Farm in Cambridgeshire where agriculture and wildlife work together
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Agricultural Practices and Wildlife Conservation at Hope Farm
The chapter explores the integration of agriculture and wildlife conservation at Hope Farm, discussing the importance of pollinators, beneficial insects, cover crops, and wildflower margins. It delves into the challenges and benefits of managing habitats like crops, emphasizing the profitability and efficiency gained from optimizing farm operations. The conversation also highlights the experiment at Hope Farm incorporating wildflower margins to increase crop yield and provide habitat for pollinators and ground beetles.
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