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 [...] 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 [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application [...] across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under [...] Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment [...] them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per hectare. We prefer to apply them in the evening so that the leaves stay wet for longer and the nematodes

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

Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to

Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects [...] 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 [...] leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second [...] Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 [...] many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

competitiveness in international markets. Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment [...] them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: [...] well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho Los Pinos boasts over 70 years of agricultural expertise.

Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

Foot rot of cereals

above the point of infection around the milky ripe stage (GS 75). Later infections may result in infection of the grain without obvious bleaching of the [...] humidity, the conidia germinate and penetrate the host's tissues. Inside the plant, the fungus colonizes the root and lower stem, leading to the characteristic [...] making it particularly problematic in temperate regions. Damage symptoms M. nivale is the primary pathogen in the group that causes seedling blight. Seedling

Bacterial canker of tomato

with a brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and [...] subsequent expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other [...] tools. The bacteria infect the new plants by entering through wounds and then growing into the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant