Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

experience with Koppert’s biological insecticide Mycotal . ‘We want our cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal really helps [...] us to achieve that.’ So says Sam van der Knaap, who is responsible for cultivation and plant protection at Roots Growers’ Honselersdijk site in the Netherlands [...] plant protection in particular a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

sustainable practices, Balbino and his team have transformed their citrus cultivation methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively

La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity and quality

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation Lukas emphasizes the important role of beneficial insects in their organic

Cottony soft rot

plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cultivation/be careful with irrigation Use wide plant spacing Remove diseased plants

Trianum-G

yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing conditions. Trianum-G also reinforces [...] e range (10-34°C/50-93°F), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of cultivation media and on the roots of many different crops. Storage time after receipt

Large blackberry aphid

distributed in Europe and also established in New Zealand. It only feeds on cultivated and wild blackberries. Damage symptoms High populations of large blackberry

Tomato

tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range of formidable pests [...] n of tomato crops Pollination plays a crucial role in the successful cultivation of tomato crops, enhancing fruit development and overall yield. In protected

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

’ explains Dennis van der Wel who has ultimate responsibility for all cultivation activities. ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation [...] the interim, the crop is treated with a bacterial preparation. Internal cultivation adviser Jan Mulder explains, ‘It is essential that we do something to

Blueberry

blueberries. Bumblebees also contribute to the sustainability of blueberry cultivation. By incorporating bumblebees into an IPM strategy, growers reduce the