• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative [...] efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as crop yields, prices, and the [...] , bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides, and improving ecosystem

• 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 [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is [...] the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for [...] The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants. In

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest or disease. This approach ensures a smart use of resources, [...] to the unique challenges of each situation. An additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is [...] management IPM also plays a crucial role in resistance management by employing a multifaceted approach to control pests The integration of various control methods

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  longer than six hours, the chances of germination and therefore the risk of infection is very high. A temperature of 15 to 20 degrees Celsius is most ideal [...] NoPath is a natural plant based on plant essential oils for use in a wide range of crops including ornamental crops and vegetables. How it works Mode of action [...] fruit, e.g. as a result of damage by wind. Create the right conditions How do you stop Botrytis spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate

• Koppert Kenya proud supporter of Rhino Charge 2016

  September 6, 2016

  Eddy Verbeek of Florensis Kenya Ltd (a client of Koppert), regularly participates as a member of Car No. 1. This was the team’s 11th Charge so far. For [...] Park has since evolved. No longer just a fundraising event for a noble cause, the event has earned the legacy of being the toughest off-road contest on [...] der Berg (Jr.) of Timaflor Flowers, Graham Roy, Mike Diesbecq and Don White. In 2016, Car No. 1 was a heavily modified Range Rover with a Mercedes Unimog

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  April 26, 2018

  if well used, NoPath has the potential to be a central part of disease management programs. A good number of the industry media representatives were also [...] The series of events were intended to officially introduce NoPath, a new product based on plant essential oils. It is used for the management of fungal and [...] chief guest at the event. He gave a presentation on resilient growing, highlighting the novel role of this concept of integrated crop management. He also

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly [...] recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] role of beneficial insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe [...] and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits [...] important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  use of effective products that target many aspects of disease development, timely prophylatic application of products and proper application of the said [...] much of each petal. These two destructive diseases can cause massive losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018 [...] for a while and gained confidence in the product for two main reasons. First, with consistent and timely application of NoPath, we are assured of acceptable