Planting hedgerows on arable land to boost populations of pollinating insects could increase crop yields by 10%, according to new research. CPRE, the countryside charity, wants the government to act on the recommendation of the Climate Change Committee and expand the UK’s hedgerow network by 40% by 2050. See also: Trees can earn more than wheat under new […]
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