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

was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options still hinder acceptance."

Gerbera

shape and colour. The main colours are white, yellow, orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

recommendations to try to affect Macrolophus less. It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of [...] for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with

Bugs

distinguishes them from beetles , which have hard, leathery forewings that meet, but do not overlap, in the dorsal midline. Some bugs produce a pungent odour.

Leek

different scientific names were used to identify various species of leek, but now they are all classified as cultivars of Allium ampeloprasum . The part

Black sigatoka disease

of spores can germinate within two or three hours under humid conditions, but infection takes a minimum of two or three days under optimal conditions (humidity

Orange

some 75% mandarin. The hybrid however is not a basic backcrossed BC1 hybrid, but the orange is actually hybridized over multiple generations. When it comes

Cottony soft rot

the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits and pods. Root infection often leads to premature wilting

Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

rot in peas, whereas Ascochyta pisi does occur sometimes at the stem base but is not part of the foot rot syndrome in peas. Infected seeds may have brown

Integrated Pest Management

This not only includes the minimal presence of soil borne pests or diseases, but also well-balanced minerals in the soil matrix or nutrient solution and a [...] integrating both biological and chemical methods can enhance pest management, but it's essential to follow guidelines for compatibility. You can check the