P 20 Field edge It’s more and more common to sow flower strips at the edge of a meadow to support bees, bumblebees and butterflies. There is a great diversity of meadow flowers such as chamomile, marigold and cornflower. Because of its striking scarlet red colour, the poppy is often quite eye-catching. Field edges exist in many shapes and can serve various goals. Flower strips, for example, help to increase general biodiversity on and around the farm. In combination with trees and shrubs, a field edge functions as a natural connection between nature reserves for larger animals such as deer and hares. In addition, a field edge can contribute to improving water quality. Because the field edge forms a buffer between the field and adjacent surface water, there is less erosion and washing away of fertilizers. Blossom and growth along the field Hooidammer farmer Tjomme is very pleased with his the flower strips he has sown. He also regularly sees cyclists get off to take pictures. The fear that these strips would lead to loss of yield turned out to be unfounded. Hooidammer farmer Tjomme
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