The BEESPOKE Magazine - 2nd edition out now!
Since 2019 the BEESPOKE project aimed to enhance and improve the resources for pollinators in agricultural landscapes.
After 4 years of inspiring collaborations, new research insights and active support of pollinators and farmers, the project has come to an end in June 2023.
In this final edition of our magazine we present some of our main project recommendations, research insights and outputs.
KEY RECOMMENDATIONS & OUTPUTS
A summary of the main recommendations and outputs we developed after 4 years.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Practical, detailed recommendations for the development of AES’s or Eco Schemes, principles for seed mix selection and grassland mixes.
RESEARCH INSIGHTS
Highlights of our latest research including the potential of cup-plant, relation between pollinators and different crops, biodiversity benefits of hawthorn, farmer’s costs and benefits of seed mix adoption and how to scale out innovative solutions.
PREDICTIVE TOOLS
Introducing the BEESPOKE tools (1) to calculate the expected pollination service and effect of a flower for a specific crops and (2) to select wildflower seeds to support the bee species that will pollinate your crop.
GUIDES, TUTORIALS & INSPIRATION
All of the guides and tutorials we have established so far to support you step by step with your efforts to monitor and support your pollinators and crops - as well as the new BEESPOKE poster!
