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 [...] healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs

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

team of over 450 employees, most of them women, the farm has built a strong reputation for consistency, quality, and innovation. At the heart of this farm’s [...] optimal performance even in older age brackets. The NatuGro system was rolled out on the entire farm and has been protecting and rejuvenating the soils at [...] 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

General Conditions Koppert

well as the costs of the attorney and/or bailiff in charge of said collection. The extrajudicial collection costs will comprise the reasonable costs incurred [...] issue of the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/or Products at the place of destination designated by the Buyer or upon the Buyer’s collection of the Natural [...] condition of cash on delivery and upon arrival of the Natural Enemies, Pollinators and/ or Products at destination, the Buyer refuses to pay the costs of the

Plant Health

stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its [...] transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins [...] biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production [...] shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program [...] production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert

Koppert One

app Understand the impact of pesticides on beneficial organisms and pollinators Pesticides can have both direct and indirect effects on natural enemies [...] Our Side Effects app precisely evaluates the harmfulness of various pesticides, considering both direct impacts like mortality or hindered development from [...] practices. Data sources: Koppert R&D, IOBC, Research Institutes, IPM Impact, Producers of pesticides. Why use Koppert One Side Effects? Comprehensive data

Plant Disease Management

cycles and reduces the buildup of pathogens in the soil. Disease-resistant varieties Another vital aspect of prevention is the use of disease-resistant [...] control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers. [...] benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares

IPM app

efficacy and optimized timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and [...] consists of two components, a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The Scout App works with GPS outdoors and has an intuitive user interface. The Dashboard [...] gives the grower insight into pest issues in almost real-time once uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

promptly detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting [...] can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their crops, enabling [...] and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests