• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry in Portugal

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  Niekerk is the Managing Director of Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist in recruitment within the agricultural industries in Southern Africa for the past 12 [...] primarily on hired farm work force. At the same time, while employment in agriculture shrinks, the broader food system expands and the scope for agricultu [...] lated jobs shifts beyond the farm, upstream, in agricultural service activities and downstream, in the food value chains. The rapidly unfolding digital

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy The impact of ants on fruit orchards can be significant, making ant control an essential component [...] that ants feed on. In exchange, ants protect these pests from predators and parasitoids, which can lead to severe pest infestations in the orchard. Pest spread: [...] and yield: The combined effect of ants and the pests they harbour can lead to diminished fruit quality and lower yields. This impacts both the profitability

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

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  practices. The importance of regular scouting Monitoring and scouting involve systematically inspecting the orchard for signs of pest activity and the presence [...] health : By reducing the need for chemical pesticides, biological control supports the creation of a healthy natural ecosystem within the orchard. It helps [...] planning - Familiarize yourself with the common pests and their natural enemies in macadamia orchards. This knowledge helps in identifying both pest problems

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  left open in the field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout the field [...] ) How it works : Trissolcus basalis is a parasitic wasp that targets the eggs of various stinkbug species. The adult wasps lay eggs inside the stinkbug [...] Trissolcus larvae feed on the stinkbug larvae inside the egg and pupate. The stinkbug eggs changes from a cream colour to black. The newly hatched Trissolcus

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 7, 2023

  kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, say, Mexico or Kenya [...] to avoid time-consuming procedures at the airport or harbour. The work performed in this zone must comply with the extremely strict safety standards that [...] customers with the best possible solutions. It’s a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  beyond the resistances they have in their genetics. The difference in leaf tissue and plant sap composition between varieties also plays a role in the way [...] microorganisms can be applied from the start of the cultivation. These enrich the microbial composition of the rhizosphere. The consortium of beneficial microbes [...] introduced early in the development of the pest population to be most effective. In some cases, release of natural enemies even before the pest is present

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] leafhoppers through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as [...] healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted spider