• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective being Phytoseiulus persimilis ( Spidex ). This product is supplied in bottle [...] of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result it is not usually possible to use [...] The two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae, is a very common pest in soft fruit crops such as strawberry and raspberry. Existing acaricides have

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 8, 2019

  are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental [...] a and Fusarium Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost [...] compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is the most researched Trichoderma-based disease biocontrol agent Optimum growing conditions over

• Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

  April 4, 2019

  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 [...] assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application ensures it is directly available to the [...] especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 6, 2023

  branding, which is characterised by a green, natural look. Perfectly in line with our branding: ‘Inspired by Nature’. And though our packaging is new, growers [...] Ready For The Future Our new Koppert branding is rooted in nature and matches our ambition. Our mission is to contribute to 100% sustainable agriculture [...] Products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development [...] out’? Root diseases are opportunists. In many cases, the latent population is waiting for the opportunity to enter the crop. Plants that are already infected [...] high fruit load in relation to the root capacity, then any susceptibility is exposed. If the demand for assimilates exceeds the supply, then the crop will

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  ‘Continuous improvement is only possible if the relationship between the producer and the buyer is clearly defined.’ Leon Mol is the director of product [...] have that information. If there is no information, there is no product.’ Reactive attitude His colleague, Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality [...] improving the sustainability of the entire ornamentals chain is essential. Albert Heijn is the only retail chain that participates in the Floriculture

• Bumblebee stings

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• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’ [...] protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Systems, is cooperating with Valto to ensure that this Dutch producer of beneficial crop [...] sale of this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 2018

  of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and moisture in greenhouses, under plastic [...] the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company is now doing the same for Neoseiulus californicus . Growers of various crops [...] plastic, and in outdoor crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect environment for Neoseiulus californicus to establish its population. Spical

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  (starting in March) is now thought to be crucial to minimizing the impact of SWD on vulnerable crops. Continuous monitoring until November is recommended. Traps [...] Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry [...] damaging levels later in the year. Early detection of SWD also ensures that there is ample time for control measures to be put in place, before egg-laying commences