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

complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are [...] traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in [...] an effective and safe control of thrips , crystalline spider mites and other pests, which has guaranteed the success of their production and their entry [...] pest and disease management is essential. This approach combines a series of methods such as monitoring, cultural practices, biological control and, only

Broccoli

head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) [...] About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group [...] stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

Sugar cane

jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed [...] In terms of production quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species were interbred and the major commercial cultivars are now [...] The world’s sugar consumption is derived from sugar cane for 80%, with the remainder made from sugar beet. As a tropical and subtropical crop, it requires

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner [...] the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] certifiers that endorse its habaneros as a safe and innocuous product. The collaboration between Koppert and HyFood is another example of how implementing an

Cauliflower

of the genus Brassica which is part of the family of Brassicaceae . Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens and kale (collectively called "cole" [...] oleracea. The cauliflower plant is an annual plant that reproduced by seed. The cauliflower head looks like broccoli and consists of white, flowering meristem [...] meristem. Only the cauliflower head is eaten, this white flowering part is at times referred to as ‘curd’.

Herbs

characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs [...] other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant

Pea

popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous [...] numerous peas. The vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed [...] consumed as a vegetable and often canned or frozen. Dry peas are shelled from matured pods.

Nothing beats original

behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our quest for finding new and improved solutions today [...] pests like whitefly , thrips , and spider mites . Choosing the right predatory mite solution to control a pest infestation is contingent upon various factors [...] involved, climatic conditions, infestation levels, and crop protection strategy. Each product in our portfolio is developed to meet these unique needs, supporting

Biological Pest Control

a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally [...] ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory [...] demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more about Pests