FiBL Collaboration
"FiBL Collaboration" is a multilingual podcast channel produced by the Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL. In the podcast, we talk with experts from around the globe about the latest scientific findings from national and international research projects. We are happy to receive feedback or topic proposals via podcast@fibl.org. Homepage: https://www.fibl.org/en/infothek/podcast-en; Imprint: https://www.fibl.org/en/contact-site-information, © 2021 FiBL
FiBL Collaboration
Project "BioFruitNet": Biodiversity
Within the EU funded project BIOFRUITNET, three guests, Jutta Kienzle from Föko and the University of Hohenheim, Lene Sigsgaard from UCPH and François Warlop from Grab were invited to a podcast to discuss why biodiversity is important for pest control and pollination and how to increase biodiversity in orchards.
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Why biodiversity is important for pest control and pollination
08:00 Seminatural habitats in and around a farm
09:50 Plant species that best support beneficial insects and pollinators
12:00 Integration of biodiversity measures in the production area
15:40 Adapted practices: cultivar choices, fertilization practices
17:20 Spontaneous flora through less mowing and fertilization
18:10 “Bee directive” in France
19:55 A “clean” production area is aversive to biodiversity
21:00 Benefits of a high biodiversity level on farms
22:00 What you can do to increase biodiversity in the orchards
24:15 Plants that should be avoided as precaution
28:40 Trap plants for pests
29:30 Design of the orchards: benefit of diversification
35:00 Management of highly diverse farms
39:30 Consumers and society need to be educated as well
45:00 Guidelines for farmers to access biodiversity on farms
47:44 Summary
Further information:
- Booklet of simplified methods for the monitoring of functional biodiversity in organic orchards on orgprints.org
- Technical guide "Perennial flower strips - a tool for improving control in fruit orchards, articel numer 1096, on shop.fibl.org