Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend [...] 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 [...] according to Lex Scheffers, is very effective. The predatory soil mite and thrips predator Macro-Mite is also used to combat the eggs of the Duponchelia moth. Pheromone

Plant Health

plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical [...] transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins [...] interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play

Fusarium head blight or scab

density. The foot of the plant is infected, either because the seedling was infected or by direct infection of the foot by overwintering inoculum. On the infected [...] greenhouses Prevent stress for the plants Ensure there is adequate soil drainage Apply nitrogen in the form of nitrate instead of ammonium Prevent damage during [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species

Regional Head and Sales Officer

knowledge of the products. Appointing and managing the Channel partners. Effectively Communicate, present, negotiate and get the business from the Channel [...] 3-5 years of relevant experience in the agri-input sector to join our sales and marketing team for developing sales in different parts of the country. Regional [...] updates. Handling the customer issues in consultation with the supervisor and management. Collecting the account receivables in the market. Qualification

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. [...] On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

focus on addressing issues like the red spider mite. The promising future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial [...] significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing [...] In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

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 [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to

Blight of pepper

from the root to the foot, but direct infection of the foot also occurs. Exudates leaking from growing root tips promote germination and attract the zoospores [...] leaf wetness is required. Dispersal is by wind and rain causes the pathogen to be returned to the soil from infected plants. Dispersal in the soil happens [...] water, since the zoospores can readily move through water. This explains why the disease spreads more rapidly when the water content of the soil or substrate

Loose smut of wheat

invisible until head emergence. The first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown [...] source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the [...] loose smut of wheat. Life cycle and appearance of Loose smut of wheat The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source

Loose smut of barley

invisible until head emergence. The first sign of infection is the appearance of a smutted ear. Instead of normal tissue, the ear contains a mass of olive-brown [...] source of inoculum in the next crop. The fungus survives inside the seed and when the seed germinates, the mycelium of the fungus grows upwards inside the [...] loose smut of barley. Life cycle and appearance of Loose smut of barley The seeds are infected during flowering and the infected seeds are the primary source