Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão [...] processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations ( Trianum-P and Trianum-G ). Industrial

How to protect bumblebees in cold

ventilating during warmer temperatures or incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination [...] pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable conditions persist, the greater the impact on the bumblebees and their performance [...] may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate this, consider using netting whenever possible, or you can temporarily collect the

Tobacco whitefly

whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and the excess is [...] ly been found in most tropical and subtropical countries of the world. The original habitat was probably a tropical or subtropical area, possibly Pakistan [...] development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty

Black currant

both central and northern Europe and northern Asia. The plants grows well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy black [...] Ribes nigrum Black currant About The black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family [...] along the stems. These can be picked by hand or by machine. The berries are extremely rich in vitamin C and polyphenol phytochemicals. Nowadays, black currants

Predatory insects

mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory bugs play a vital role in controlling [...] control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting life cycle that contributes to their effectiveness [...] aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly mobile and actively seek out aphid colonies, helping

Blueberry

scammeli ) and Green peach aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ). Fruit flies Fruit flies pose a threat to ripe blueberries, puncturing the fruit and causing [...] Drosophila and Moskisan for Mediterranean fruit fly), which are combined with a lure (Fruit Fly Attractant for Spotted Wing Drosophila, and a species-specific [...] management ( IPM ) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and productivity of these

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

Tomato

Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps [...] , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal diseases pose a continuous [...] Aulacorthum solani ) and the Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ). To a lesser extent also the Green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae ) and the Cotton aphid

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are

Natutec Drive

in any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming [...] over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit with a patented release system to disperse material into an airstream for d [...] beneficial insects equally over a number of rows. By using air, the beneficial insects are then transported through tubes and eventually land exacly onto the