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

  August 1, 2022

  Containers can be left open in the field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout [...] 100 adult wasps. Temperature range : 5 - 35 °C Speak to us about how you can be Partners with Nature and let Green Shield fight for you this season. Click

• 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. Here is a summary of the major reasons and benefits [...] valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees.

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  But this moth is a true nuisance that is also a master of concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your greenhouse or farm. In order [...] as well as recent practical experiences have shown that Tuta absoluta can be controlled very effectively with insect-parasitic nematodes. The product Entonem [...] then logically reproduction stops as well. Koppert's Tutasan product can be helpful in mass trapping the males. Tutasan is a water trap and is used in

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  various types of armoured scales in your crops. The species is proving to be effective in a number of outdoor crops that include citrus, grapes, blackberries [...] the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring [...] pre-harvest intervals will offer flexibility for growers and will help them to be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality.

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  to Durban harbour and will be upgraded in the future by Flying Swans to facilitate emerging farmers to have cold storage and be able to ship their products

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  releases of natural enemies Natural enemies must be introduced early in the development of the pest population to be most effective. In some cases, release of [...] useful soil fungi and bacteria . Plant growth promoting microorganisms can be applied from the start of the cultivation. These enrich the microbial composition

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  Felipe. ‘Depending on the crop and the target, chemical solutions may not be necessary at all.' Main drivers of IPM The need to manage pesticide and i [...] solutions, as an addition or replacement. Felipe: 'We determine what products can be replaced with biologicals, and if they are compatible with the soil conditions [...] end, every investment should add value.’ Support The data shows that IPM can be used successfully in outdoor and protected crops, and that IPM has economic

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  you do not have to compromise your femininity to be successful in agriculture. You do not have to be like a man, but rather work with the unique strengths [...] within this space. One of the insights we loved was something that can easily be missed. Cecilia van Dis has been an agronomist for more than 26 years and

• Laeveld_Agrochem_GROEI_20_-_Winter_2022.pdf

  need to be identified. To do this, the volatile compounds produced by the odour source need to be collected and analysed. Volatile compounds can be collected [...] carbohycan cause iron deficiencies. Mg levels are low and should be addressed. drates can be made available from these stored Micro nutrients: Mn are levels [...] nitrogen, potassium can easily be mismanaged into kiwifruit crops. To make the most of this nutrient, potassium applications must be spread/timed evenly across