Ouderwets wordt nieuwerwets? Natuur-inclusieve landbouw met voederbiet

Field margins in fodder beet cultivation support significant insect and weed biodiversity, contributing positively to agricultural ecosystems. Research conducted in 2018–2019 across East-Groningen, West-Friesland, and Noordoostpolder shows that these areas enhance ecological value. Fodder beet farming, particularly in maize systems, benefits from natural field margins that sustain biodiversity. The study emphasizes that while increasing insect and weed populations is complex, their presence in margins supports ecosystem resilience and should be preserved in sustainable farming.