Here you can read the latest news about CropMix and updates on our progress.
The first living labs
Mixed cropping systems bring with them a promise: more sustainable arable farming. Finding out whether that promise is actually true is an important aspect of CropMix. But we are doing more. We are also working to accelerate...
Read MoreThe value of citizen science
Within CropMix, it is all about crop diversity and bringing back natural processes in the field. This affects the logistics on the farm, the sales market and ultimately the consumer. Therefore...
Read MoreAnnual research meeting: working on joint goals
On 5 March, almost exactly a year after our kick-off, our scientists came together for the annual research meeting. The programme focused on common goals. Which collaborations ...
Read MoreFarmers' meeting: the first results
Today, participating growers from CropMix were guests of Winny and Arjen van Buuren at Velhorst Estate. Together, we reviewed the results of the first season of biodiversity measurements.
Read MoreImproved biological control in strip cropping
Parasitic wasp in strip cropping systems supress cabbage white better. Forerunner to the research on biological pest control within CropMix, is the research of Luuk Croijmans (Wageningen University...
Read MoreLooking back on the first year
The first year of CropMix is done. What a great start! Some highlights deserve to be mentioned.
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