Botrytis: Ten must-knows

soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] Other Botrytis species are fussier and more specialized. Botrytis cinerea can withstand the cold like no other and is even active at very low temperatures

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

methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result [...] 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 [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future

Diamond back moth

petioles. There are four larval instars. The body tapers at both ends and is green, sometimes suffused with pale yellow, with a few short hairs and small white [...] disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 to 500 km per night [...] the family of Plutellidae . It only attacks Brassicaceae species, including cruciferous weeds. The diamond back moth (Plutella xylostella) is suggested

Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

environment, and the Pathogen) leads to the occurrence of the disease. Therefore, holistic disease management looks at managing these three factors and avoiding [...] conditions for the occurrence of a pandemic in the crop. Therefore, as you prepare for the rainy season, downy mildew and botrytis control strategies should [...] often see a greyish mould. This disease thrives on a combination of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown

Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

turn crisp and brown and fall off even though the plant has ample water. The disease also attacks herbs such as chives and basil as well as crops growing [...] carnation, as well as early blight on tomatoes. In crops that are propagated with bulbs such as arabicum, NoPath is used to effectively manage soft rot. But [...] growing on vines such as cucumbers, grapes and passion fruit. Botrytis , or gray mould as it is commonly known, on the other hand, generally attacks above

Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

Florenza Limited, “I started using NoPath 2 years ago on only 3 ha at the time. I started seeing some improvement in the vigour of the crop, reduced s [...] product. Dr. Nicholas Stutterheim, the brains behind NoPath, was the chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation on resilient growing, highlighting the [...] have used NoPath on trials and had experienced good results. Some of them are as follows; “We use NoPath very effectively in our varieties that are susceptible

Partners with Nature

company. Cornerstones that are inseparably connected and continue to grow. To represent this new direction as an organization a redefined mission was borne [...] better health of the people and the planet, in partnership with nature That is the one reason the Koppert team wakes up excited every day as look forward [...] better health of people and the planet. In partnership with nature, we make agriculture healthier, safer and more productive. We provide an integrated system

The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM strategy helps growers to create an environment [...] challenges of each situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is easier to balance [...] growers as proactive contributors to sustainable and high-quality agriculture in an ever-changing market landscape. Reduced health risks One of the significant

Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

research and attended training events hosted by leading agribusiness enterprises. It was during one particularly useful training event at Latia Resource Centre [...] starts with a healthy root system Peter Njaramba is the production manager at Kitengela Farm. On the advice of a regional Koppert consultant, he begun using [...] beneficial fungus in Trianum – Trichoderma harzianum strain T-22, a head start before soil borne diseases such as Fusarium, Pythium and Rhizoctonia could

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