Beneficial Insects for Crop Pest Control - Groundswell 2026

Speakers: Matt Smee, Martin Lines, Georgie Bray, Kelly Jowett, Dion Garrett Beneficial insects are a key but often underused part of Integrated Pest Management, offering natural pest control that can reduce reliance on insecticides while supporting crop resilience. Based on Agricology’s new technical guide, the session combines ecological science with on-farm experience from scientists Kelly Jowett and Dion Garrett, alongside farmers Georgie Bray and Martin Lines. They explain which predators matter most for key arable pests, what conditions they need to survive, and how farm management shapes their effectiveness. Recorded at the Groundswell Festival, Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, England, July 2026 https://groundswellag.com