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The IPM Network pilot year kick-off meeting was held in February 2024. We were joined by a range of stakeholders to share IPM experiences, and tap into the expertise of speakers and demonstrate the value of networks for knowledge exchange.  

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16th February 2024. Time: 10:00- 15:30  

Lyth Building, Brackenhurst campus, Nottingham Trent University.   

Farmers, advisors, researchers, policy-makers & industry representatives are invited to join us for our IPM NET Pilot year kick-off meeting.  

Whether you have extensive or limited experience in IPM, we welcome farmers and advisors who are keen on exploring the development of a knowledge exchange network to facilitate advancements in IPM for all. This meeting aims to provide you with valuable insights, practical knowledge, and a platform for open conversation. We look forward to your participation and to collectively exploring the potential for an IPM Network to advance our understanding and on-farm implementation of IPM.  

The IPM NET kick-off meeting 

  • Brought together farmers, researchers, policy-makers & industry.  

  • Shared IPM approaches, experiences and discuss innovative ideas.  

  • Discussed the needs of an IPM Network and how we could provide these in the IPM NET Pilot year and beyond.   

  • Ensured that IPM NET pilot members know what the next 12 months of IPM NET looks like and have the opportunity to share their requirements for the network.    

 

The meeting included a plenary talk from invited farmers and interactive discussions on:  

Success stories and lessons learned: Hear from experienced farmers who have successfully implemented IPM practices and lessons that have been learnt as part of a network of farmers and advisors 

Challenges of IPM benchmarking: Discuss the challenges you have faced with IPM and how we can address these as a community.   

Innovation in IPM: Learn about novel IPM approaches, their effectiveness and gather ideas for your strategy.  

 

Agenda

  • 09:30-10:00  Arrival and Refreshments
  • 10:00-10:05  Welcome and Housekeeping. Dr Sarah Kendall
  • 10:05-10:30  Plenary: David Felce, Midloe Grange Farm

David Felce of Midloe Grange Farm and  R.C Felce & Son (established 1954) will discuss his motivations and considerations for Integrated Pest Management and how networking has influenced his approach.

  • 10:30 – 11:00 IPM – How to address the challenges. Dr Neil Paveley 
  • 11:00 – 11:50  Breakout session 1 – IPM in practice. Interactive discussion led by Ella Bradfield
  • 11:50- 12:20  Break and Refreshments
  • 12:20 – 13:05 Collecting observation data and results from the Defra Pest and Disease survey. Dr Ellie Dearlove, Dr Isabelle Simms and Dr Duncan Coston 
  • 13:05 – 13:50  Lunch 
  • 13:50 – 14:20 Bringing Novel Approaches onto farm. Andrew Christie (James Hutton Institute)  

Sharing examples of IPM case studies and how knowledge exchange networks can evolve IPM strategies.

  • 14:20- 15:00 Breakout session 2 – Ideas Lab. Interactive discussion on IPM innovation
  • 15:00 -15:20 Wrap up and close. Dr Mark Ramsden

 

Background 

The IPM NET initiative aims to improve the practical understanding and application of integrated pest management (for pests, weeds and diseases) for farmers,  and inform policy design promoting IPM strategies.  

IPM NET is an open IPM Network, enabling benchmarking of critical IPM metrics and facilitating sharing of knowledge. The network will enable members to collect, interpret, and share knowledge and information from farms to better understand the effectiveness of IPM approaches and the impact on yield, quality, and profitability. 

 

The network is open to any interested individual or organisation – commercial, academic or other, from the UK, Europe or beyond to advance knowledge and implementation of IPM. The network is overseen by a steering committee of national experts and supported by industry bodies in collaboration with complementary projects and initiatives. 

 

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