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  high-quality and costly scientific research. Assignments/school Are you working on an assignment for school? If so, visit www.natureslittlehelpers.info/ for

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  growers hinges on a delicate balance, particularly when employing energy screens as a cost-saving measure while considering their potential impact on pollination [...] associated with the operation of growing lights are imposing a significant burden on growers, profoundly influencing the dynamics of crop cultivation. As energy [...] energy costs by minimising heat loss in greenhouses. However, an overreliance on them may inadvertently compromise the conditions necessary for optimal pollination

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  if finer than 0.3 mm (50 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 –

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  (Delia Antiqua). The partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view on organic farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this can have on the pollinators doing their job in your greenhouse! Koppert [...] shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing [...] junior product manager. ‘We have looked at all the features on the hive and give advice on how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  residues on fresh produce crops. There has also been a push by some retailers, NGO’s, and legislators to enhance biodiversity and landscapes on farms. Further [...] product ranges of chemical pesticides to meet only major markets and concentrate on biotechnology. The smaller niche markets will be exploited by more specialised [...] scientific process as well as its outputs. More emphasis will thus be placed on generating income from research outputs (materials, devices, and ‘know-how’)

• Bumblebee pollination

  developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality bumblebees Vital colonies with

• Cerall Brochure

  already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various fungal diseases present on the seeds. • The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive [...] improving overall crop yields. Cerall protects seed used for sowing. It is based on the unique beneficial bacterium, Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342. B [...] seed coating: the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application. Cerall is suitable for

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity and pass on their valuable experience in leading the company. The new [...] in biological crop protection . The new composition allows for more focus on specific areas of operation. The original board that includes CEOs Paul Koppert [...] advisor John Budé, formerly non-executive board members, are now taking place on the Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  hatch into colourless larvae which feed on fibrous side roots of young plants, but can also feed externally on young tap roots. The second instar larvae [...] Adult Carrot fly (Psila rosae) on a Carrot root Carrot fly The Carrot fly, Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in [...] larvae can feed externally and internally on young tap roots, but the majority of mining activity inside taproots is attributed to the creamy white third instar