Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests, which has guaranteed the success of their production and their entry into various int

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

contains the exclusive T-22 strain of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this [...] registered since 2018 in its two formulations ( Trianum-P and Trianum-G ). Industrial crops, like all others, are also affected by soil fungi that considerably [...] profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal has carried out trials with several growers. One of these trials was

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

In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future [...] future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. [...] "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

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 [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

Sjaak van Dijk’s father was already using the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and Sjaak himself has always used it. However, Sjaak recently made [...] made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower [...] grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

Koppert’s nematode product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure [...] pressure is really high, with Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem [...] problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero [...] habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's natural