“The yields are 50 percent lower than they might otherwise have been, but even the rare varieties such as Bergerac or Bamberg aren’t watery. Customers from across the region come to the farm shop to buy these spuds known for their rich flavor and high mineral content.”
“Those who came last summer also got to witness the strips of brightly colored flowers around the edge of the Lindemann-Berk’s fields. His mixes of brilliant red poppies, cornflowers and wild daisies attracted an abundance of insect life.”
“Scientists began recording the growth of the flowers after carrying out targeted planting for insects and birds. Here, the animals can find food and nectar, as well as a safe place to reproduce.”
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