Dr Kelly Jowett
2025
Kelly is an entomologist working on the design of cropping systems and landscapes to reconcile crop and livestock production with biodiversity and ecosystem services. She has a particular interest in the functional biodiversity of carabid and dung beetles, and working with farmers to apply her research. She has expertise in agricultural entomology, forestry, agricultural systems, and communications.
My Sessions
Farm habitats and beneficial insects discovery walk
Dr Kelly Jowett
Alex Dye
Dr Dion Garrett
Harrison Webb
Louis Brown
Five experienced entomologists, will guide attendees around the onsite farm and immerse them in the fascinating world of insects and explain how their interactions benefit crops, soils and the surrounding environment. Hedges, field margins and the various connecting habitats will be explored and discussed, including how to encourage more beneficials invertebrates, infield habitats and the […]
Beneficial insect monitoring and identification for farmers
Vicki Hird
Dr Kelly Jowett
Alex Dye
Dr Dion Garrett
Harrison Webb
Discover how beneficial insects, like Carabid beetles, pollinators and decomposers, support crop health and soil. Learn how to trap and identify insects, and receive a free Carabid ID guide and app intro. This session includes a practical ID demo using site-collected traps and links to a habitat safari walk (Thu 9am – Safari Tent) focusing […]
Regenerative Allies: Beetles, Cattle & Trees
This breakout session will see the brilliant scientist-farmer double act of Kelly Jowett and Andy Gray come together as they explore the hidden but vital roles dung beetles, grazing livestock, and trees play in creating resilient farming ecosystems. Kelly and Andy will share practical insights and experiences from the field, highlighting how these elements contribute […]
Cover Crop Clinic: I’m begging you for MERCI!
Ana Reynolds
Ian Gould
Ed Horton
Toby Simpson
Clive Wood
Dr Kelly Jowett
Angus Gowthorpe
An interactive cover crops and herbal leys workshop at the Earthworm Arms – refreshing alternative to a panel session! The Cover Crops Guide steering group will be digging into the most practical aspects of species selection, establishment, grazing, nutrient dynamics, and biodiversity – all with a firm focus on financial return and practically realising the […]