Authored by Dr Charles (Merf) Merfield, this report entitled What are the benefits of biodiversity for pest management in cropping systems? explains what biodiversity is, how it supports pest management on farm, orchard and vineyard, and how it links to concepts such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), biological control and agroecology.
It shares examples of biodiversity being incorporated in both annual and perennial crops, in New Zealand and overseas. Download the full report here.
