• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  been licensed in England for use only in glasshouses, not polythene tunnels. The new licence will now permit the release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in England [...] Koppert to carry out this work on their farms. We would also like to express our gratitude to DEFRA for granting us the opportunity to offer this important biocontrol [...] Mite® in polythene tunnels in England Koppert can announce the launch of a suite of products aimed at improving the robustness of IPM programmes in strawberry

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  more information on how to implement a successful biological control programme against spider mites and other pests in HNS, contact your regional Koppert [...] which plants are prone to TSSM damage, and physically placing them in the same area on the nursery, makes spider mite control easier to implement. It ensures [...] provides a solution for TSSM control in tall and open HNS canopies HNS plants are diverse in growth habit, ranging from tall to prostrate, with open or tightly

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours [...] (190 micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly [...] for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained Kees

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five years due to more stringent r [...] supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, [...] required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain it," she explains. Yet, the

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The [...] close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number of [...] nematodes and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed [...] are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around hotspots and repeat biweekly. Spidex Vital Plus sachets can be used in combination with Spidex

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

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing