• Trichoderma harzianum

  friendly approach to disease management in agriculture and horticulture. Advantages of Trichoderma harzianum The usage of Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in [...] the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism of pathogens: Trichoderma harzianum produces a range of secondary metabolites [...] reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed nutrients:

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative and so limit the use of chemical agents for [...] packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] capacity to corresponding volumes of mites for the agricultural market and have already developed an assortment of application technologies that will

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  conduct numerous tests, highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic [...] 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 [...] confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific focus on addressing

• IPM app

  Optimized Scouting with Koppert iPM Pest and disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also [...] and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply precision [...] to assist growers with their in-depth integrated pest management program. Koppert iPM consists of two components, a Scout App and an online Dashboard. The

• Strawberry

  Integrated pest management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops [...] integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops [...] growers to minimise the use of synthetic pesticides. Using IPM strategies not only minimises the use of harmful chemical pesticides but also promotes

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with longer shelf life, but also in the number of productive [...] and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve [...] great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for

• Koppert Foundation

  to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most [...] education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal social responsibility

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control of a host of agricultural pests by leading biocontrol company [...] quality control of a specific range of these nematodes that help to keep our fruit, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests without chemical residues. [...] wide range of pests such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies

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

  January 14, 2025

  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 [...] 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 devoted half of his [...] the impact of beneficial insects and predatory mites in action, many exclaimed, "We’ll never go back! This was the most rewarding response of growers you

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  different versions of Natutec Drive that take care of distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases [...] diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety of situations. Three versions of Natutec Drive The patented technology makes it possible to apply [...] support for growers With a growing number of retailers and consumer groups demanding produce that is free of chemical residues, and legislators concerned with