• Early blight

  specific symptoms. Damage symptoms Alternaria solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions [...] of leaves, Alternaria solani can spread to the flowers (especially dangerous in crops for seed production) and to the crown. Sporulation of Alternaria occurs [...] Spores are dispersed by wind and in some species through the splash of rain. How to prevent Early blight Remove crop residues, weeds and volunteer plants. Use

• Biological seed treatment

  applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed [...] t: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances crop yields while helping plants to fight off plant pathogens and minimize [...] a lower exposure of growers to chemicals and lessens their impact on the environment. The potential exposure of the soil to agrochemicals is also limited

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  applied to the soil or sprayed onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes? Nematodes can be applied using [...] rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with c

• Broad mite

  emus latus) are not a serious problem, as they are unable to overwinter. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater [...] mainly concentrated on the underside near the leaf stalk, which tends to cause the leaf to turn brown and curl up. A typical indication of an attack of broad [...] them to stand out as a green pattern against the brown leaf tissue. Brown, corky patches can appear on the leaf stalks and main stems. The growing tips

• Panoramix-GR

  date. Note: Percentage of actives are subject to vary or change depending upon storage condition and exposure to heat and sunlight. [...] When to use Panoramix-GR? Panoramix-GR is a natural product for soil application. It contains Phosphobacteria, soil probiotics and prebiotics which act [...] tolerance, disease resistance which results in healthy crop and higher yield. How does Panoramix-GR work? Panoramix-GR improves the overall soil health by

• Predatory mites

  target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of [...] well-known around the world. Our dedication and commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops

• Soybean

  legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that grows clustered in small [...] small bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between 3-8 centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation [...] it is tuber-borne. Spread from plant to plant results from bacteria moving from the roots of infected plants to neighbouring plants. The bacteria can [...] help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine

• Faba bean

  and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm [...] different names for the Vicia faba , a flowering plant and species belonging to the vetch and pea family Fabaceae . The name ‘broad bean’ is commonly used [...] broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They are green and usually mature to a blackish-brown with a densely downy skin. Nowadays, modern varieties sp

• Some Tips for Maize Production in Challenging Times

  March 25, 2019

  key concern to farmers. Extraneous factors such as weather patterns notwithstanding, it is important for maize farmers to pay attention to all the good [...] dry and hot conditions in the country will continue to prevail. As a result, the long rains growing season that usually starts in March and ends in May [...] farmer to prepare for sowing by selecting the correct seed. Indeed, good seed doesn’t cost, it pays. In the case of maize, “good seed” often equates to good