• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  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 [...] weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners made a [...] pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly [...] without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively c [...] 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

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market [...] Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they had to establish [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better [...] longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological

• Crop Protection

  require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against [...] management solutions. Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Soil health and biodiversity Chemical [...] which supports biodiversity. Good soil health and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting

• Knowing & recognizing

  s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained

• Parasitic wasps

  larvae begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae [...] maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic

• Biological seed treatment

  applied 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 [...] stress, the development of the root system, and the productivity of the crop. An overview of positive attributes of microbials depending on the organism: [...] colonize the roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system

• Plant Health

  resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks