Wheat Cultivation (Nestlé Germany)

In this measure, winter wheat was sown in wider rows, with a maximum of 70% of the usual seeding rate. The sparse wheat crop allowed flowering weeds, such as chamomile, cornflower, and poppy, to establish within the crop on the relatively nutrient-poor sites.

By planting beneficial insect strips in cereals, the aim is to attract the natural antagonists (e.g. ladybirds and hoverflies as aphid killers) of cereal pests and thus reduce the use of insecticides.

Perennial flowering areas are particularly valuable for insects, as they contain many native plant species and can therefore serve as a food source for a large number of insects.

An S-shaped strip is a measure for protecting birds. By mulching or harrowing the strip twice a year, in spring and summer, the area is kept open, allowing birds to land more easily. The curved S-line provides partial concealment, making the open area less visible to predators.

Legume undersowing in winter cereals aims to reduce the use of fertilisers. In the project, the clover was sown at the same time as the cereals using a seed drill.

The wild bee hotel was set up as a display for interested community members in the region. It provides information about how wild bees often inhabit sandy soils, embankments, or deadwood. The installation aims to raise awareness and educate visitors about this important topic.