• 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 [...] money. Dosage Cerall is used at the rate of 10 ml/kg of seed. Directions for use can be found on the packaging. Application Cerall is a ready-to-use formulation [...] thereby avoiding underdosing, for example. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or

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

  January 6, 2021

  effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments is around [...] 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 [...] treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the conditions and advantages associated with a first

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  future of organic agriculture For Lukas Locher, the experiences gained from using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic [...] farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly [...] amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact [...] fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also [...] infestations far better. It’s a winning combination and gives us the best results and a great deal of satisfaction.’ A soft spot for Spidex Spidex or Phytoseiulus [...] future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the

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

  August 22, 2024

  weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem [...] beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most effective means of combating vine weevil. Of course, there are also chemical products for use against [...] success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely natural and does not

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

  over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites easily. This strategy can be applied where it is needed [...] by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, [...] control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break

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

  ) are serious threats for wheat , rye , spelt and triticale crops. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection and can cause [...] Biological fungicide effective against a wide range of seed-borne diseases Combines a direct lethal effect and a long-lasting protection Improves plant [...] metabolites. After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other root disorders. There are limited, if any, curative options available [...] happening: The uptake of nutrients and water is affected, leading to further stress and occurrence of disorders. Leaf sap analysis at this time will identify [...] generative transition or have a high fruit load in relation to the root capacity, then any susceptibility is exposed. If the demand for assimilates exceeds the

• Pollination

  shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred [...] same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on [...] What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops