Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

Sales of netting to protect fruit crops from extreme weather have increased in the past five years as researchers warn heatwaves will continue to impact agriculture.

Backyard orchardists may be forced to use wildlife-friendly fruit netting under proposed changes to Victoria’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals laws. The draft recommendations to changes in animal ...