EP4: Biodiversity 101 – What is it and why is it important?

This is episode one 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 importantJames Gardiner – Implementing biodiversity projects on NZ farmsDr Brad Howlett – Native plantings that support beneficial insect biodiversityOlivia Prouse – Boosting beneficials using biodiverse planting on vegetable farmsMichael Arnold – “A Lighter Touch,” the LeaderBrand storyPlus, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.