{
  "id": 17802572,
  "title": "Sheep grazing under solar panels boosts honey bees by 83%: Cornell study",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/sheep-grazing-under-solar-panels-boosts-honey-bees-by-83-cornell-study",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T13:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/cornell-researchers-tested-sheep-grazing-under-new-york-solar-panels-for-three-years-at-two-sheep-per-hectare-beneficial-insects-rose-38-versus-mowing-while-honey-bees-increased-83/articleshow/135007753.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A recent study from Cornell University demonstrates that allowing sheep to graze beneath solar panels can enhance insect diversity. It found that maintaining two sheep per hectare led to a remarkable 38% rise in beneficial insects, particularly honey bees. As sheep density increased, researchers discovered a critical balance between effective vegetation management and preserving bee health.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}