The ongoing RELACS research into alternative gastro-intestinal nematodes (GIN) control strategies including the use of heather as a bioactive forage and the nematophagous fungus Duddingtonia flagrans, as a biocontrol agent was discussed in focus groups in four European countries. Farmers interested in trialling either alternative volunteered to participate in the trials to gather quantitative and qualitative data on their use. A total of seven farmers from 3 different countries participated on these trials. The experience was mixed, but through this project we have shown that there is a lot of appetite for this type of work, and farmer interest in participating in such projects.