Press releases

The forest bumblebee is back in the Netherlands

8 August 2022

Wageningen researcher David Kleijn and colleagues describe the project in which they investigate the return of the forest bumblebee in the Netherlands after disappearing in 1954. 

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'Farming with biodiversity: how?'

23 August 2023

The article highlights the rise in societal pressure for biodiversity in farming, reflected in circular agriculture proposals by governments. 

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Things are not going well for insects in the Netherlands, right? That depends on who you ask

20 May 2022

This article explores scientists' views on whether insect populations are in danger in the Netherlands. 

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Farmers wanted: follow butterflies with app this summer

19 June 2023

The article provides more information about the new InsectsCount app that is part of the SHOWCASE project and invites farmers to participate. 

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Farming with biodiversity

7 September 2023

The article provides more information on a SHOWCASE project researching the costs and benefits of nature-friendly agricultural management that is being conducted in Geuldal. 

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'Farmers should be paid generously'

24 December 2022

The article discusses the potential future for farmers in nature-inclusive practices but highlights the necessity for changes in government policy to make this feasible. WUR researcher David Kleijn emphasizes that for agriculture to integrate with nature, there must be substantial financial support provided to farmers engaged in nature-inclusive practices.

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