Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Uniform dispersion

Application

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

Control seed-borne diseases with Cerall Fusarium, common bunt ( Tilletia caries ), glume blotch ( Septoria nodorum ) and foot rot ( Microdochium nivale ) are serious threats for wheat , rye , spelt and triticale crops. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection and can cause serious plant losses through damping off just after germination and seedling emergence. These diseases can also seriously affect the crop in a

Trichoderma afroharzianum

Biofungicide for crop protection Trichoderma afroharzianum T-22 (formerly Trichoderma harzianum T-22 ) is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for its ability to promote plant growth, enhance plant health , and suppress plant diseases. Trichoderma afroharzianum colonizes the root systems and surrounding soil of plants, where it competes with harmful

Fly pollination

What is fly pollination? Fly pollination , also known as myophily, is a method of plant reproduction facilitated by various species of flies . Unlike bees, which are equipped with specialized structures for collecting and transporting pollen, flies inadvertently assist plants in the pollination process as they visit flowers in search of food, such as nectar or decaying organic matter . Many plants have evolved specific adaptations to attract flies as

Turnip

About The turnip ( Brassica rapa subsp. rapa ) or white turnip can be categorized as a root vegetable. Turnips are usually produced for its white and bulbous taproot in temperate climates around the world. The smaller, tender varieties of turnip are suitable for human consumption. The larger varieties usually serve as animal fodder.

Sugar beet

About Sugar beet ( Beta vulgaris ) belongs to the Altissima cultivar group of the common beet. Beta vulgaris (beet) is a plant which is included in Betoideae subfamily in the Amaranthaceae family. The root of sugar beets contain high levels of sucrose. It has a conical, white, fleshy root (a taproot) with a flat crown. The plant consists of the root and a rosette of leaves. Sugar is formed by photosynthesis in the leaves and is then stored in the

Pea

About This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous peas. The vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable and often canned or frozen. Dry peas are shelled from matured pods.

Rye

About Rye is grown extensively as a grain as a cover crop and forage crop. Rye ( Secale cereale ) is a member of the wheat family, Triticeae , a close relative to the cereal, barley and wheat. It is used to make flour to make rye bread, and is a component of beverages such a beer, certain whiskeys and vodka. It also used as animal fodder.

Barley

About This cereal grain is grown in temperate regions worldwide. It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice and maize. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a member of the grass family and a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of animal fodder and a component in various health foods.