Federal Office for Agriculture

Mowing meadows without conditioner and the availability of bee-friendly habitats synergistically benefit wild bees in agricultural landscapes

Healthy populations of wild bees are essential for the pollination of wild plants and many crops. However, wild bees are under pressure, in particular due to the intensification of agriculture. To counteract negative effects, mitigation measures are being implemented via agri-env...

Biochar as a Modulator of Soil Microbial Diversity and Enzymatic Function: Critical Insights and Ecological Implications

Biochar amendments can modify soil microbial communities and extracellular enzyme activities, but reported responses remain heterogeneous across soils, biochar types, and management contexts. This review critically synthesises current evidence to identify the conditions under whi...