Pesticide exposure in farmland wild passerines: bio-indicators of a widespread contamination despite organic farming

Agricultural intensification has led to widespread pesticide contamination, contributing to the decline of farmland bird populations. Organic farming (OF) presents an alternative approach, relying on nature-based methods and prohibiting synthetic pesticides. This study aimed to investigate contamination patterns in wild farmland passerines and compare pesticide exposure levels between OF and conventional farming (CF) environments. During […]