La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced [...] attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark [...] benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh, reaching

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop [...] using Trianum for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained [...] (190 micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming [...] approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] biological fungicide a safe and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around [...] eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum has become an important part of

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region [...] ants, as well as root diseases that cause a reduction in the yield of avocado trees and economic losses due to fruit damage. For this reason, integrated

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural [...] only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

Knowing & recognizing

Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] n between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural char [...] need for knowledge has been recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new

Crop Protection

crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying [...] maintain healthy crops. Learn more Plant disease management In addition to insect control, biological plant disease management solutions target harmful fungi [...] and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting biocontrol in advance of chemical bans,

Bacterial wilt, brown rot

solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot in a very wide range [...] quarantine organism in Europe and considered a bioterrorist organism in the United States. It is a commonly found soil-inhabitant in tropical and subtropical [...] 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which makes it more dangerous in temperate regions. It survives well in water and in many different soil types