• Plant Health

  adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Biostimulants, comprising substances and microorganisms, benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient-use efficiency, and tolerance [...] building blocks for protein formation. They enhance various aspects of plant health, including size, flavor, and resistance to pests and pathogens. Micro

• Trianum-P

  be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated [...] certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Pack size 500 gram and 5 kg bags with a cardboard outer casing. [...] run-off and excess drainage the first two days after application of the product. Trianum-P is not a systemic product and is therefore not taken up by the

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development stages. Unfortunately, despite all the care and attention given [...] taking steps to promote plant health , and help the crop get through to harvest. Developing and maintaining an active and resilient root zone, will not cure [...] able support microbial life and keep nutrient and water uptake at an optimum. Any deficiencies in assimilates are reduced and the crop stays in balance for

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses [...] cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows [...] Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately,’ Angel explains. ‘The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  crops in outdoor cultivation and naturally occurs on strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, black and red currant and other soft fruits. It is also [...] naturally-occurring species in many countries and is found throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, and parts of Africa and Asia. It is a cold-tolerant predatory mite [...] but also spider mites , whiteflies , gall mites and russet mites. It also feeds on pollen and fungi and hence can sustain itself on the crop without prey

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  “Koppert would like to thank the host farms R. and V. Emery, Romsey, B. R. Brooks and Son, Faversham, and New Forest Fruit Company, Brokenhurst, for allowing [...] useful activity against thrips, whitefly and spider mites, and provides a good starting point to the strawberry IPM programme when spring temperatures are [...] delivering some new and innovative products to the strawberry sector. “Not only do we have three new products in Andersoni®, Thripex NXT® and Swirski Mite®,

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production [...] pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production [...] applications have decreased considerably by up to 40%, depending on the cycle," he said. Hacienda Fresh and Koppert have been implementing a successful

• Natutec Airobug

  material up to a distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product components The Airobug is available for mono-rail or pipe-rail and consists of [...] battery is fully charged Calculate the time required for the Airobug to go back and forth in the bay Calculate the required dosage per bay Calculate the settings [...] start releasing the material Storage conditions Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when

• Caterpillars

  leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects [...] on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore [...] affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars

• Greenhouse whitefly

  pepper, tomato, roses, gerbera and poinsettia. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity [...] retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew [...] the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies