• Oat

  This important cereal is grown for its seed and is used in food production, as oatmeal and rolled oats, and most commonly in livestock feed, especially for [...] regions and is a nutrient-rich food. In human consumption is chiefly eaten as porridge but also used in many baked goods. It is often present in cold breakfast

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story stands as an inspiring testament to the evolving [...] highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production, setbacks have been [...] advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing

• Bugs

  Several species of especially the families Miridae and Pentatomidae are found as pests in agricultural crops. Bug damage Phytophagous bugs damage plants by [...] deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances that they inject into plants while feeding. The

• Miglyphus

  using the dead larvae as food. Adult females also kill young leaf miner larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect [...] should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] Combined use Can be combined with Minusa . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

• Broccoli

  When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea [...] edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

• Eggplant

  fruit is called eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related [...] tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather

• Horiver Drystick

  hands Horiver Drystick traps generally do not catch insects for as long as Horiver Wetstick as the glue gets saturated earlier with insects or dust and debris [...] different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris tenuis. Pests Yellow: Whitefly , Nesidiocoris [...] range Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  the affected field and potatoes from other fields on the farm, are labelled as ‘suspect’ that year. On the infected field no potatoes or other Solaneceaous

• Damping-off

  separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real fungus. It survives as oospores, resting spores which are resistant to unfavourable conditions,

• Citrus mealybug

  two long tail filaments. Their sole task is to fertilize the females and as soon as a male emerges from its cocoon, it goes in search of a female. A fertilized [...] especially in fruit trees and ornamental crops, particularly in pot plants such as ficus, palms, schefflera, croton and kalanchoë, but also in roses and gerbera [...] first instar nymph develops from the egg. These first instar nymphs are known as ‘crawlers’. They are highly active in their search for a new feeding place