• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant protection is so much [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] tell us. ‘The predatory mites continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  have all the developmental stages on the leaves, thrips have a unique lifecycle that includes a resting pupa stage that resides in the media or is hidden [...] pricking cells on the surface of leaves and flowers and sucking them dry. Their feed marks leave silver-grey spots on the leaves and brown marks on flower buds [...] pesticides. Regardless of the approach, what is clear, is that thrips always require a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Recent global

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and envi

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  Management is a crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs [...] biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest or disease. This approach ensures a smart use of resources, maximizing the effectiveness of pest [...] safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control, addressing the evolving

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater [...] 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, ‘Soil and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  from Kenya and the Netherlands on the two main diseases over and above giving technical details on the product. Dr. Nicholas Stutterheim, the brains behind [...] improvement on the foliage.” The event was a great success with growers and other participants alike, providing positive feedback on the experience, [...] respectively. The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the management

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 16, 2016

  of the most common and destructive pests in greenhouse growing of ornamentals , particularly roses, is thrips . Prevention is possibly the best way to [...] blue colour. This is important to note because even if two colours may look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them [...] just above the plant tips, and no more than 30cm above the plants. As the crop grows, move the traps higher. For monitoring purposes, it is recommended

• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  Trianum is a hybrid of two complementary strains that make a winning formula. One of the strains is a very competent root colonizer, and the other is an eff­ective [...] crops by nurturing the ecosystem beneath the soil surface. What Is the Koppert Soil Health Program? The Koppert Soil Health Program is an integrated and [...] water. This has a drying effect on the pathogen, among other modes of action. NoPath is not prone to resistance by pathogens, thanks to the multiple modes

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves, just the same. Adult insects [...] flying or simply on the wind. While the greenhouse whitefly prefers temperatures to be on the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its element [...] finally, the adult stage. The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel

• Cultivating Innovation and Sustainability: Koppert's Impact in the AIRTEA Project

  February 28, 2024

  smallholder farming. From the inception of the project, Koppert seamlessly integrated into the fabric of the initiative, playing a multifaceted role that [...] practices. As a key partner in the project, Koppert assumed a vital role, delivering climate-smart agricultural solutions and championing the cause of resilient [...] transformation. While on the production side, small farmers lack information on innovation, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) lack the capacity and