{
  "id": 10819007,
  "title": "Small fields, great diversity: How a diverse patchwork of crops helps birds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/small-fields-great-diversity-how-a-diverse-patchwork-of-crops-helps",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-30T00:20:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-09-small-fields-great-diversity-diverse.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Birds are not only beautiful to look at and listen to; they also play important roles in nature. They eat pests and disperse seeds. They are generally considered indicators of a healthy environment. When birds thrive, soil and water quality often benefit as well. A new study published in the journal Landscape Ecology shows that growing a variety of crops in small field patches creates better…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}