Biological seed treatment

to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when [...] stress; The plant growth promoting microorganisms colonize the roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the av [...] them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment has beneficial effects on the growth, resilience of the plant, abiotic

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] 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

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

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 [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

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 [...] major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae under control ‘I was an integrated [...] initially, but the continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use

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 [...] complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

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 [...] care 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 [...] leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

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 usage [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a

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

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry in Portugal [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable

Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

Harrison, the NatuGro system aligned perfectly with the farm’s philosophy: “NatuGro rejuvenates the soil so that the soil can rejuvenate the crop. It’s [...] that the solution lay beneath their feet, in the soil itself. “Soil health became a strategic objective, not only for the agronomy team, but for the entire [...] Founded in 2008, Equinox Horticulture Ltd. nestled in the heart of Nanyuki town - Kenya, has grown into a leading producer of premium cut roses for the European