A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests [...] mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly [...] Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Montdo-Mite, Thripex , Macro-Mite ), capable of tackling a wide array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into

Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

Life cycle of 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 [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

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 [...] 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 load. [...] has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging

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

decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] 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 [...] emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity

Koppert participates in the 2023 GLOBAL G.A.P. Tour stop event in Kenya