Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant [...] Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection [...] proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and

The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs [...] have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward

Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

Bertha Marίa Toledo commitment to biological excellence - Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application device [...] across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment

Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

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

farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially

Foot rot of cereals

infection of the grain without obvious bleaching of the ears. The presence of orange/pink spores may also be visible on infected spikelets. As the crop ripens [...] humidity, the conidia germinate and penetrate the host's tissues. Inside the plant, the fungus colonizes the root and lower stem, leading to the characteristic [...] staining of the lower nodes. Long dark streaks may also appear at the stem base. On older plants, infection can produce a true foot rot, where the stem base