Whichever the case, these farmers encounter a myriad of challenges ranging from pests and diseases to erratic weather, resulting in low productivity. Agricultural
agriculture, including heavy reliance on chemical solutions for disease and pest management, are also not sustainable and, with time, have contributed greatly
seedlings. Biological control involves the use of living organisms to manage pest populations, making them less economically damaging than they would otherwise
Cucumber grower Kees Hendriks (Qcumber) explains how his plant protection strategy has moved from integrated to ‘almost’ biological, using fewer and fewer chemicals. He has been using Trianum for the
to the warehouse; • Natural Enemies : natural enemies of diseases and pests; • Pollinators : natural pollinators; • P roducts : all other moveable [...] Buyer in its operation or methods, or as a result of the use of substances or pest control method(s) harmful to the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products;