Near-natural green spaces for more biodiversity New green space strategy as a guideline for action
In 2019, the town of Wertheim joined the "Municipality for Biodiversity" alliance. Since then, it has been promoting the natural design and maintenance of green spaces. At its most recent meeting, the Committee for Construction and the Environment recommended that the municipal council adopt a green space strategy as a binding guideline for the maintenance of urban areas. Source: www.blicklokal.de
Support bees and avoid mowing losses
The more flowering crops and meadows, the more food for honey bees and other pollinators: Not only sufficient flowering food sources, but also the use of bee-friendly mowing technology can support pollination in agriculture and reduce the loss of bees. Source: www.schweizerbauer.ch
Double mows better
Previously mainly found in alpine grassland management and the maintenance of nature conservation areas, the classic cutter bar is emerging from its niche. Thanks to technical innovations, it is also increasingly of interest to agricultural businesses.
New study provides further evidence of insect decline in Germany
There are significantly fewer insects in meadows and forests than there were a decade ago. This is confirmed by new data from three regions analysed by researchers led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Source: www.agrarheute.com
Bee protection with robots
The future of chemical plant protection seems uncertain. Beekeepers, farmers and advisors recently showed what new methods could help in the future. source: www.topagrar.com
Natural greenery: Rankweil at the forefront throughout Europe
Rankweil has prevailed against international competitors in the "European Award for Ecological Gardening" with its "Natural Diversity in the Community" project. The market town was nominated as one of the ten best projects and came fourth in the "Municipal Greenery" category. source: www.vol.at
Zürn Top Cut: Mechanical weed control rethought
Zürn Harvesting has taken over the production and distribution of the French weed collector Top Cut Collect. The machine cuts the weeds and collects them Source: www.topagrar.com
District wants to use environmentally friendly mowing technology
This mowing technology has already been honoured with awards. Now the district of Dingolfing-Landau also wants to use it. However, the double-blade technology has also raised concerns. source: www.idowa.de
Insect protection at all levels
The Weier GbR from Bettingen (Eifel district of Bitburg-Prüm) has established a whole bouquet of measures for insect protection on its dairy and arable farm. source: www.topagrar.com
Up to 40 per cent machine delivery on double-blade mowers!
Technical implementation of the new Fertiliser Ordinance is supported - In addition to farmers, machinery rings and contractors can also receive investment grants for the first time
The dead live longer - the knife bar is coming back!
In addition to traditional brands such as Enorossi or Gribaldi & Salvia from Italy, new manufacturers are now entering the field.
Innovation Award in Silber
The new biduxX© double blade is characterised by several interesting and important details. The new blade geometry achieves a significantly improved contact between the upper and lower knife blades, which reduces both wear and the formation of kerfs.