• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend [...] 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 [...] according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone

• Plant Health

  plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical [...] transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins [...] interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  manner. As a result, the input of chemical pesticides and fertilizers can be kept to a minimum. Part of the NatuGro system is a series of products that can [...] quality, and innovation. At the heart of this farm’s progress is Harrison Ndegwa Kirimi, the Crop Technical Manager, who joined Equinox over 8 years ago [...] that the solution lay beneath their feet, in the soil itself. “Soil health became a strategic objective, not only for the agronomy team, but for the entire

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

  choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen [...] Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You [...] "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also sees opportunities

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers. [...] On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial [...] significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing [...] In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to

• Downy mildew of rose

  brown. On the underside of the leaf fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens [...] mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required for [...] pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the foot is infected first and this causes the plant to fall over. In cabbage the stem is also infected in severe

• Attracker

  concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label Shake [...] Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection [...] sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from their shelter places

• Crop Protection

  impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops without [...] harm to the environment, non-target organisms, and human health. Biocontrol agents encompass a wide range of approaches, including the use of beneficial [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential