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 [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable

Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses

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

a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower [...] population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is

At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

Mode of Action How to use Montdo-Mite from Koppert Biological control of whitefly - Encarsia Formosa Mycotal: how does it work? How to use Horiver from

Downy mildew of rose

. This is, in fact, the sporulation of the pathogens extruding from the stomata. In lettuce, the foot is infected first and this causes the plant to fall [...] 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required for germination. Inside the plant, the pathogens [...] They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow and then turn brown. On the underside of the leaf fluffy growth

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as [...] 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 [...] for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire (two [...] releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect netting with Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] with Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was