News about belgium

Cherries and solar panels: a Swiss farmer from Egnach innovates agriculture

Covers

27 Aug 2025

A fruit grower in Egnach, Switzerland, has built an agrovoltaic system to protect 1,500 cherry trees from sun and rain while producing clean energy. A sustainable innovation that combines agriculture and energy independence for a better farming future.

Pollinators in Belgian cherry orchards: pan-traps vs netting methods

Tech management

18 Jul 2025

A study in Belgium’s cherry orchards assessed wild pollinator diversity using pan-traps and netting methods. Each technique captured different insect groups, showing that combining both provides complete data for monitoring biodiversity and planning effective conservation actions