• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

• Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

  April 2, 2019

  unique flexibility in the choice of the application method. The product can be drenched through the irrigation system (to be taken up by the plant) or it can [...] incidences of Downy mildew and Botrytis in roses. NoPath has a unique mode of action that benefits the crop in numerous ways, which contribute to the holistic [...] who have used NoPath even in incidences of disease outbreak, have observed quick recovery of affected areas of the crop. In addition to its outstanding

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we extended the use of the product to whole [...] at the time. I started seeing some improvement in the vigour of the crop, reduced sensitivity to Downy mildew, while Botrytis noticeably reduced in these [...] Stutterheim, the brains behind NoPath, was the chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation on resilient growing, highlighting the novel role of this concept

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  January 1, 1970

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  January 1, 1970

  plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower [...] population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused [...] is easier to balance in the crop. This supports in lowering the risks of impact by drought, salinity, wind pests and diseases. In other words using an [...] safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control, addressing the evolving

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of 15 to [...] more complex in outdoor crops, as you have no control over the weather. Only by means of cultivation management can you get some control of the situation [...] biochemical processes in cells of harmful disease-causing fungi. This disturbance leads to the death of these cells. Visual effect Progress of disease stops or

• Downy mildew of rose

  January 1, 1970

  . This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the foot is infected first and this causes the plant to fall [...] 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required for germination. Inside the plant, the pathogens [...] They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the leaf fluffy growth

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018 [...] and timely application of NoPath, we are assured of acceptable level of control of Downy mildew and Botrytis in our rose crop. In addition, NoPath is quite [...] well on the Kenyan scene. Current use has demonstrated good control of downy mildew on roses, chives and basil. The product is also effective in the control

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  to address some of the most pressing issues in mango cultivation. The Issues tackled included: Export Market Insights : Majority of the mango farmers are [...] development, Koppert Kenya, in partnership with the Netherlands Embassy, the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), and the Embu County Government [...] on-site farm demonstrations to showcase the proper use of the solutions to ensure maximum efficacy. All the farmers in attendance got product samples to take