• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  co-founder, and Managing Director, and Ingrid Enthoven, co-founder, of Koppert South Africa to bring the best Dutch innovation roots and plant them firmly [...] Stols Roses (Bothaville), and De Groen Oase (Trawal). Joining Frank and Ingrid on the journey was firstly Ada Slootweg and later Maureen Molepolle. As [...] 20 staff and growing strong, Koppert South Africa is on a mission to help South African agriculture and horticulture be healthier, safer, and more productive

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time compared with the former manual counting. Moreover, we can easily record our findings and quickly share [...] plant protection is now much smaller. We have tested the app extensively and plan to use it in all our locations here at Voorne-Putten.’ [...] by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive taste tomatoes and snack tomatoes. The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast to the new product number(s), nothing will be different from the

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 7, 2023

  detailed supply planning, specialized packaging and attention to handling, storage and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology [...] technology, and strict adherence to protocols to control the health and reproduction of beneficials, pollinators and microbials so they arrive ready to do their [...] customers. Getting beneficials, bumblebees, and microbials – all natural products – delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task

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

  September 26, 2024

  leaves, stems, and nuts for pests and possible beneficials. Use a loupe to closely inspect small pests and their predators. 5. Identification and assessment [...] type and number of pests and beneficials observed, the locations within the orchard, and any signs of pest damage. Take clear photos of pests and beneficials [...] stinkbugs Tripar-C and Larvanem for the nutborer complex Swirski Ulti-mite, Montdo Ulti-mite and Larvanem for thrips Crypotbug for mealybugs and Rhyzobug for

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  n when it comes to land and livestock ownership, equal pay, participation in decision-making entities and access to credit and financial services. We need [...] we need to empower women with entrepreneurial and business planning skills to make them more independent and capable to participate in the local economy [...] countries develop and people spend more income on higher valued, non-traditional food and non-food items, agriculture’s role as employer declines, and the profile

• Beneficial nematodes

  weevils , and other insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] follow-up applications based on pest severity and nematode species Monitor and adjust your treatment plan as needed Video: How to use nematodes Types of

• Fusarium spp.

  causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed [...] fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals, and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum ( Fusarium

• Damping-off

  flower buds fall off. The side roots rot and very little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown [...] finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Damping-off Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate group of microorganisms and is therefore not a real [...] immediately after planting. Avoid cold and excessive warm irrigation water. Keep the water content of the substrate below 70% and ensure good drainage Disinfect

• Fusarium wilt

  different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wounded or stressed [...] fungi cause vascular wilt, root rot, foot and stem rot, leaf lesions, fruit rot, head blight in cereals and post-harvest decay. Fusarium oxysporum is the [...] banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium