• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry in Portugal

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation Lukas emphasizes the important role of beneficial insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing [...] conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  supply of F1 and open pollinated flower seed Part of the Syngenta Flowers group since 2018, Norfolk-based Floranova is a leading international breeder [...] the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range of species, and the [...] they are on site for a longer period of time; it’s not just a case of getting them to flower and then getting them out of the door” explains Product Development

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  evaluates the compatibility of various pesticides, considering both direct effects like mortality or hindered development of eggs or pupae, and indirect [...] reproductive capacity of beneficial microbes and insects, problems with molting, or a repellent effect. Digital Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects [...] the first of Koppert’s digital tools to feature this cutting-edge AI tool. The new Digital Assistant feature on the app won the international GreenTech

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and grey, whilst the hindwings can be highly coloured. Important species [...] available for monitoring adults of several species. Installing a range of different traps in problem areas at the beginning of the season can help with id [...] spun together, in holes in stems, flowers, or fruit, or in the bark of trees. Important species include light brown apple moth ( Epiphyas postvittana ) and

• Barley

  It is one of the four most important cereal corps grown in the world, next to wheat, rice and maize. Barley (Hordeum vulgare) is a member of the grass [...] a self pollinating crop. Barley is used in brewing beer, a popular source of animal fodder and a component in various health foods.

• Bumblebee pollination

  growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees [...] as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees [...] guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best

• Green peach aphid

  malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults [...] Whitepaper Effective control of Myzus persicae Whitepaper new Myzus persicae genotype FAQ Chrysopa-E Biological control of aphids - Aphelinus abdominalis [...] abdominalis Biological control of aphids - Aphidius colemani Damage symptoms Of all the aphids , the peach potato aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is the

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] horticulture: demonstration of immediate-type allergic reactivity to freesia and paprika plants. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 75(1) [...] or reduce any allergic reactions caused by the type of products mentioned above. Which products are of concern? This concerns the predatory mites , feeder

• Grapes

  and 10,000 varieties of Vitis vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table [...] cultivars of the Vitis vinifera are the basis of wine production around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera [...] About The common grape vine ( Vitis vinifera ) is a species of Vitis . The plant comes originally from the Mediterranean region, central Europe and so