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How to Integrate Beneficial Insects into Crop Systems

Wed, 12 Jun

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Location is TBD

NFFN are running a technical workshop with Dr Richard Binks on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and learn about attracting an abundance of beneficial insects into your crop systems. At Acton Farms, Newry. Location in booking link.

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How to Integrate Beneficial Insects into Crop Systems
How to Integrate Beneficial Insects into Crop Systems

Time & Location

12 Jun 2024, 10:00 – 14:00

Location is TBD

About the event

This workshop will cover:

  • IPM planning and strategies, including the Risk Assessment approach
  • IPM in organic farming vs. conventional farming
  • Barriers to adopting IPM
  • Prevention strategies
  • Traditional methods of IPM
  • How to attract beneficial insects
  • Managing and maintaining insect habitats
  • Monitoring and forecasting
  • Case studies in arable and potato crops

Meet Your Host - Dr. Richard Binks has dedicated his career to horticulture and agriculture worldwide. His primary goal is to develop biological and IPM systems for growers and farmers who produce both organic and conventionally grown outdoor crops. His expertise includes the formulation of insect pest control strategies using entomopathogenic nematodes across various agricultural, amenity, and forestry settings.

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