A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

A Growing Success at Welgro Produce Three young growers, Gary Weldon, Sean Weldon and Shane Halpin from Co. Dublin, Ireland have taken on a whole new challenge. The challenge is a new business venture which involves growing cucumbers at Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their investment in a business environment which can be challenging and often unpredictable. Even though the glasshouses are relatively old

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

The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production The two-spotted spider mite (TSSM) , Tetranychus urticae, represents a significant threat to commercial strawberry crops grown in glasshouses. An in depth knowledge of this pest and the beneficial mites which are used for its control, is fundamental to the implementation of a successful, season-long strategy against this persistent and potentially crop

Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga have been at the centre of two spotted spider mite (TSSM) control strategies in hardy nursery stock (HNS) for many years. Over the last decade or so, some growers have significantly increased their HNS production capacity, which has also resulted in an increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants

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

Cerall Control Seed Borne Fungal Diseases In cereal production, seed-borne fungi, such as Fusarium , Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum are serious threats. These diseases harm the seeds of various crops. New crops run the risk of disease, even at sowing. Arable farmers now have a powerful weapon against fungal diseases: Cerall , available from Koppert Biological Systems. Cerall protects seed used for sowing. It is based on the strain MA 342 of

Biological solution against green shield bug

Biological solution against green shield bug in development. Koppert Biological Systems is developing a biological method to combat the southern green shield bug ( Nezara viridula) . Koppert is working hard to make this product available in 2022 for their commercial partners. Over the course of the previous decade, the southern green shield bug has ravaged unheated pepper, aubergine and cucumber greenhouses in southern Europe. This pest is also