This second episode of a two-part series explores how introducing more biodiversity into the orchard can increase beneficial insect populations to help sustainably manage insect pests, and cut down on agrichemicals. This episode discusses the practical demonstration of the science on two citrus orchards in Gisborne.

Links to the grower guides referenced in this episode:

Guide 1: Establishing floral resources for improved biological control

Guide 2: Insect monitoring of perennial crops

Guide 3: Management and evaluation of beneficial planting

Plus, you can find many other resources, video tutorials and presentations relating to this topic here.

Looking for more tools, tips, and resources on sustainable agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand? Visit A Lighter Touch's website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Linkedin.

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This is the first of two episodes exploring how introducing more biodiversity into the orchard can increase beneficial insect populations to help sustainably manage insect pests, and cut down on agrichemicals. It’s a look at farming that works with nature, not against it.

Links to the grower guides referenced in this episode:

Guide 1: Establishing floral resources for improved biological control

Guide 2: Insect monitoring of perennial crops

Guide 3: Management and evaluation of beneficial planting

Plus, you can find many other resources, video tutorials and presentations relating to this topic here.

Looking for more tools, tips, and resources on sustainable agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand? Visit A Lighter Touch's website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Linkedin.

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This is episode two in a two-part series inspired by a forum we hosted at our demonstration farm in Pukekohe, Auckland. In it, we’ll be exploring why biodiversity matters on farm and the role it plays in pest and disease management.

Links to the full presentations referenced in this episode:

• Dr Charles (Merf) Merfield – Why a biodiverse landscape is important
• James Gardiner – Implementing biodiversity projects on NZ farms
• Dr Brad Howlett – Native plantings that support beneficial insect biodiversity
• Olivia Prouse – Boosting beneficials using biodiverse planting on vegetable farms
• Michael Arnold – “A Lighter Touch,” the LeaderBrand story

Plus, you can download a plant species list from the biodiversity planting in vegetable farms project here.

Looking for more tools, tips, and resources on sustainable agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand? Visit A Lighter Touch's website, sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on Linkedin.

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