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Growers are invited to give their views on the benefits of integrating biodiversity into the farm system, and the barriers to doing so, as part of an A Lighter Touch survey.  The purpose…

With poor spray practice contributing to pesticide resistance, and costing growers both time and money, getting spraying right is critical.   In partnership with A Lighter Touch (ALT) programme partners,…

Lack of grower education and extension, and a sales model treating biological crop protection solutions as if they behave like chemicals are key factors holding back grower adoption worldwide.  That’s the view of a…

The collaboration and capability benefits from A Lighter Touch are “major and durable”, persisting beyond the life of ALT and underpinning…

A Lighter Touch (ALT) resources on agroecological approaches are being used to demonstrate best practice in sustainable horticulture at a rural secondary school.  Hauraki Plains College in Ngatea (18km from Thames) is a rural…

Developing the foundation for an enduring, self-funded and collaborative resistance management programme is a key priority for A Lighter Touch (ALT) this year.  That was the message shared by ALT technical lead Bruno Gatimel at this…

New Zealand has a real opportunity to fast track lessons around the adoption of biological crop protection solutions given its small size and connected sectors.  That’s the view of…

A series of new resources designed to support effective extension of new knowledge and concepts to growers is now available on the A…

Several upcoming events for the vegetables sector offer growers across the country the opportunity to learn from technical experts, and connect with other growers.  The Vegetables Research Roadshow, a series of biodiversity grower…

People working in horticulture and agriculture extension are encouraged to join a new Community of Practice which offers the opportunity for collaboration and shared…