• Bumblebee pollination

  What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] between trees and rows while pollinating. This benefits cross pollination which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from [...] sustainable solution that guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 2, 2019

  are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality [...] with many other crops, blueberries rely heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are [...] blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  Weldon and Shane Halpin from Co. Dublin, Ireland have taken on a whole new challenge. The challenge is a new business venture which involves growing cucumbers [...] s, Tom Collins and Jim Carty, who have grown cucumbers on the nursery since the 1970’s. “It is good to have so much encouragement and support from the [...] alarm call on their mobile phones to alert them to the problem, before crop damage occurs and cucumber yields are compromised. Knowledge is key to successful

• Earth Day 2023

  April 21, 2023

  reflect on the state of our planet and to take action to protect it for future generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just [...] soil health, and enhance plant growth. Our positive impact on the environment and biodiversity is significant. Our biological solutions help growers and farmers [...] era has highlighted how crucial it is to protect working environments. As a result, we placed a greater emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees. We

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow [...] carpocapsae is active between 14-34°C/57-93°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-31°C/66-88°F Soil or air temperature below 5°C/41°F and above [...] Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic

• Steinernema feltiae

  mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow [...] as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Best conditions for use of Steinernema feltiae Steinernema feltiae is active [...] Steinernema feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use due partly [...] natural and much less dependent on chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers.’ Technology is becoming cheaper On the other hand, research into [...] ... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative [...] dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the [...] More information about Natutec Drive? Natutec Drive Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Natutec Drive takes centre stage Half a

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative [...] dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the [...] Natutec Drive? Natutec Drive takes centre stage Natutec Drive Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Angel Angelov, Glasshouse Manager

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

  January 6, 2021

  relies heavily on the less efficient predator Neoseiulus cucumeris ,” he added. Koppert product development trials have shown that Andersoni® is particularly [...] thrips and whiteflies, but will also feed on the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae . Koppert is also able to announce that the long-standing [...] formulation change. David Foster, General Manager for Koppert UK, is looking to build on another successful year, by delivering some new and innovative products