Biodiversity research

In October 2025, we completed biodiversity research on demonstration farms. We examined which species of birds and insects inhabit various crops (corn, barley, clover, sunflower) and how different types of habitats affect their presence.

The analyses showed that fields surrounded by a mosaic of habitats, including meadows, pastures, thickets, and watercourses, attract the greatest diversity of birds. Our studies revealed high biodiversity in almost all surveyed locations on the demonstration farms, with only red clover showing a slightly lower result. The presence of water and meadows had the greatest impact on bird richness, while large cultivated fields and buildings limited the number of species.

The situation was similar for flying insects. The highest diversity of insects was recorded in fallow land and clover fields, while corn fields exhibited low biodiversity. This is partly due to the fact that large, homogeneous crops limit habitat and food availability for insects.

The conclusions from the research emphasize the importance of small, diverse fields and the protection of natural landscape elements for preserving biodiversity in agriculture.