Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world [...] mission as a producer company, to improve and care for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely [...] the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production, setbacks have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant [...] witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] l and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice [...] acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods

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

seed-borne diseases What is Cerall Cerall protects summer wheat, winter wheat, rye, spelt and triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating - the seeds [...] Biological fungicide effective against a wide range of seed-borne diseases Combines a direct lethal effect and a long-lasting protection Improves plant [...] After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various

Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of [...] innovation.’ Uniform dispersion Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural [...] product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend

Olive scale

Saissetia oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest [...] flat. Their shield is dark grey or brown to black and has two transverse crests and one median ridge that together form the letter H. On citrus, early [...] leaves. Many young females migrate to twigs and branches later and remain there for the rest of their lives.

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

have a stinger, as is the case with honeybees and wasps. Drones cannot sting. The stinger is a weapon for defence. When a bee stings, some venom is injected [...] This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for [...] stung in a sensitive location, such as near the eyes. As soon as possible after being stung, the person should take an anti-inflammatory (such as aspirin

Consumers

sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process [...] farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope you will find the [...] crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as predatory mites ,

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

products, also has a low MRL, which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However, as we can only use this product a few times a year, we have very [...] hectares. As organic as possible Roots Growers grows the Piccolo variety, a mini vine cherry tomato. In this segment is plant protection in particular a crucial [...] our cultivation to be as organic as possible. It has to be, as there’s only one chemical product against whitefly in tomato that is effective and, unlike

Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

the rhizobiome – form a rich toolbox that can deliver many benefits as long as we treat them right. A grower can do many things to make roots fit for [...] this is a very general description, and there are many ways to create a proper substrate. That can be soil, rockwool, peat and many others. But there are [...] What is a sound root system? Obviously, each crop has its typical root architecture, ranging from a superficial root system to deep taproots, or a combination