{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65de8d1f21cd380016335e9a/66556309a8e5c200126994c9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"EP5: Biodiversity in Action","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Links to the full presentations referenced in this episode:</p><ul><li>Dr Charles (Merf) Merfield –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/3pEo9p1C5r8\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why a biodiverse landscape is important</a></li><li>James Gardiner –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/cW5UEqrmZZM\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Implementing biodiversity projects on NZ farms</a></li><li>Dr Brad Howlett –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/NyAEXOG99rg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Native plantings that support beneficial insect biodiversity</a></li><li>Olivia Prouse –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/mic00qhhndg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Boosting beneficials using biodiverse planting on vegetable farms</a></li><li>Michael Arnold –&nbsp;<a href=\"https://youtu.be/vv8iz7oEoZ0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">“A Lighter Touch,” the LeaderBrand story</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, you can download a <em>plant species list from the biodiversity planting in vegetable farms project</em> <a href=\"https://a-lighter-touch.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ALT-Biodiversity-Forum-Resource-DIGITALfinal.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking for more tools, tips, and resources on sustainable agriculture in Aotearoa New Zealand? Visit A Lighter Touch's <a href=\"https://a-lighter-touch.co.nz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a>, sign up for our <a href=\"https://a-lighter-touch.co.nz/keep-updated/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">newsletter</a>, or follow us on <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-lighter-touch-new-zealand/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Linkedin</a>.</p>","author_name":"A Lighter Touch"}