• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  abiotic/biotic stress This is a great beginning for a healthy, flourishing and resilient crop, and is the perfect starting point for better production results [...] under incorrect conditions. At 4-8°C: up to 2 months At 20°C: a maximum of 1 week Treated seeds can be stored for up to 1 year after application without any [...] Biofungicide for seed treatment Cerall protects wheat, rye and triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating: the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional [...] change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  shift from winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease [...] . An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] conditions for beneficials: Scouting helps determine the best timing and environmental conditions for releasing biological control agents. For example,

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic collaboration, Koppert has succeeded in making Limonica [...] and only accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production complex.” From unstable produce to robust upscaling The challenge was not [...] when we submitted a new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  predator, with the ability to reinstate its dominance over very high spider mite populations. For more information on how to implement a successful biological [...] mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long [...] pest-predator ratio, leading to a population surge in the pest, and crop loss,” explained Stella. Spical® adds strength to the TSSM control strategy early

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  price to an acceptable level. Neil added, “There’s a whole lot more to be gained by using Fortafol-D. It supports general plant health and acts as a metabolic [...] Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play [...] production costs and have to make difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has to be weighed up against

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory [...] specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory [...] are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

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

  Seed-borne diseases are harmful to your crop and can have a big impact on your yield. Want to know more about these diseases and how to recognise them? Click on [...] seeds. The product is a seed coating - the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective on stored seeds for up to one year after application [...] ability to deal with abiotic stress This results in improved yields and a positive return on investment. How does Cerall work? Cerall contains a high c

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed over [...] Larvanem is. 'You get a much better result than using a chemical pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural product [...] It's perfect for use in biological cultivation and doesn't harm other beneficials. The vine weevil is also unable to become resistant to Larvanem. You'll