• Attracker

  of that product. Dosage Outdoor crops: 2-4 litres/ha Protected crops: 100-200 ml per 100 litre of water (0.1-0.2%). Compatibility Attracker can be combined [...] once package has been opened Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in a cool and dark place Avoid direct sunlight Recommended for [...] shelter places and improves their exposure to insecticide sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  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 [...] weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed host plants. Damage symptoms Fusarium fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf [...] as wheat (fusarium head blight wheat) and post-harvest decay. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium head blight or scab Most Fusarium species only make

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] this period, and often a limiting factor, in order to develop strong cell walls. What can you do as a grower to ensure good pollination and fruit set? Make [...] concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower buds, embryo and subsequent blossom require zinc, manganese, boron and other trace elements in quantities

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  even under abiotic/biotic stress This is a great beginning for a healthy, flourishing and resilient crop, and is the perfect starting point for better [...] product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions. At 4-8°C: up to 2 months At 20°C: a maximum of 1 week Treated seeds can be stored [...] equipment must always be thoroughly cleaned with hot water, or a suitable detergent. If necessary, clean and wash jets. Residues should be removed from containers

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  environment and susceptible to attack from a range of pests and diseases. The environment is constantly monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system [...] A Growing Success at Welgro Produce Three young growers, Gary Weldon, Sean Weldon and Shane Halpin from Co. Dublin, Ireland have taken on a whole new challenge [...] investment in a business environment which can be challenging and often unpredictable. Even though the glasshouses are relatively old and in need of mo

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  germination and seed, fruit and nut development. Vidi Terrum and Veni Calcium provide the plant extra energy and elements needed for a good yield and high quality [...] uptake and plays a vital role in promoting fruit set. Results from trials, with Vidi Terrum and Veni Calcium, applied prior to and during flowering and after [...] right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We [...] Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social responsibility [...] in Malawi, a school gardening programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable [...] supported. Quite a number actively volunteered in social projects. They were supported either by a financial contribution for the organisation or with extra

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco whiteflies everywhere. “It was a huge hit right

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  early spring. Early symptoms are yellowing and browning of leaf tips, and in a later stage crown and root rot. This gives distinctive brown patches across [...] planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential for early detection and management. [...] winter and early spring Many pests, including aphids , mites, and various larvae, can survive the winter in various life stages, such as eggs or dormant