• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  change in order to improve food security and protect biodiversity and the environment. At the same time, the current global pandemic has accelerated consumer [...] productivity and sustainable food production to alleviate the risks of hunger'. * *World Food Day was declared by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when [...] attention is paid to adequate, nutritious and safe food for all. In September 2015, the UN approved the Sustainable Development Goals. World Food Day is held

• Pepper weevil

  January 1, 1970

  during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active. Another recommendation is to inspect the ground as well as the flowers and immature [...] causing the stalk and calyx to turn yellow before wilting and dropping off. When you see fruit on the ground, it is clear that the crop has been very severely [...] hing feature is a ‘snout’ which is longer than their head and prothorax. Two days after hatching and feeding, they begin to copulate and subsequently lay

• Shallot aphid

  January 1, 1970

  are pale, apart from the ends of the antennae and the tarsi. The siphunculi are short an swollen towards the apex. The shallot aphid does not alternate to [...] shortened and leaves curled and twisted. Blossom trusses are also affected, fruits remain small and yield is reduced. On bulbs and shallot, the aphids often [...] ing and there is no sexual stage in the life cycle. No eggs are produced. Myzus ascalonicus is cold hardy and overwinters in sheltered places and greenhouses

• May beetle

  January 1, 1970

  of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae [...] cause damage to crops, the most representative genus is the Phyllophaga . Given the external physical similarities between the adults and larvae of this genus [...] ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  May 8, 2019

  (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled [...] for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta , the caterpillars of which can cause serious damage to a tomato crop. The product [...] contains an aluminium wire to enable its positioning in the greenhouse, and the other filled with the specific T. absoluta sex pheromone (see picture below)

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  cucumbers on the nursery since the 1970’s. “It is good to have so much encouragement and support from the local community and especially from Tom and Jim,” commented [...] of pests and diseases. The environment is constantly monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system. If the boiler breaks down or the feeding system [...] within the cucumber crop. A Vision for the future The three growers have a positive outlook, and want to invest in modernisation when the business becomes

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  January 1, 1970

  Roots and the energy balance Evaporation is by far the most effective cooling mechanism of the plant. That is why the functioning of the roots is directly [...] EC to steer the uptake of minerals and water. But that is not the only factor. The pH in the root zone solution has much influence on the availability [...] water- and mineral pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored by analysis. But only the composition

• Predatory mites

  January 1, 1970

  Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] combination of predatory mites, food, and carrier materials. The mites breed within the sachets and subsequently disperse into the crop. These release sachets are

• Bumblebee pollination

  January 1, 1970

  faster and last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive [...] are available throughout the year and have a short delivery time. The international supply chain is well organized and strictly controlled. Koppert now [...] contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient

• Fly pollination

  January 1, 1970

  produced pollen is low. Lucilia flies can be easily combined with bumblebees and honeybees. Lucilia sericata also is known for its efficient and rapid movement [...] activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid. The fly pupae are mixed with sawdust to minimize heat production and increase [...] ensuring that pollen is distributed evenly, leading to improved fertilization and higher crop yields. Benefits of flies Lucilia sericata is a generalist when