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Growing a Green Future – NZPPS symposium presentations
21 October 2024 Presentations from the NZPPS symposium Growing a Greener Future, co-hosted by A Lighter Touch, AgResearch and Plant and Food Research. Read more... Biodiversity
Mobile insectary performance monitoring sheet
11 October 2024 A monitoring sheet template for tracking progress and optimising benefits of mobile insectaries. Biodiversity
‘How to’ guide – Mobile Insectaries
11 October 2024 A “how to” guide on implementing Mobile Insectaries to increase on-farm biodiversity. Read more... DiseasesPestsWeeds
General principles of IPM – video resources
30 September 2024 This series of short educative videos explain the general principles of integrated pest management (IPM). Read more...
A Lighter Touch Resistance Management Forum
05 September 2024 This A Lighter Touch educational webinar focused on updates to the fungicide, herbicide and insecticide resistance management strategies. Read more... Biodiversity
Annual flower strips monitoring sheet template
07 August 2024 A monitoring sheet template for tracking progress and optimising benefits of annual flower strips. Biodiversity
‘How to’ Guide – Annual Flower Strips
07 August 2024 A “how to” guide on implementing Annual Flower Strips to increase on-farm biodiversity. Read more... BiodiversityDiseasesWeedsPests
Using green crops for soil fertility and health
02 July 2024 Produced by Our Land and Water, these video resources are created to make it easier for NZ farmers to use green crops more confidently. BiodiversityDiseasesWeedsPests
A practical guide for using green crops in New Zealand
02 July 2024 Produced by Our Land and Water, this guidebook aims to make it easier for NZ farmers to use green crops more confidently and effectively. Biodiversity
Protecting crops through plant diversity – eBook
01 July 2024 In a world increasingly focused on sustainable agricultural solutions, this book presents fresh perspectives and comprehensive insights. Biodiversity
Moveable pods or insectaries
30 May 2024 This short video explains how moveable pods work. They are one component of the biodiversity project at the Pukekohe demonstration farm. Read more... Biodiversity
