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

  February 22, 2024

  chemical residues and no pre-harvest intervals will offer flexibility for growers and will help them to be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing [...] hands of farmer with tablet with infographics on the screen Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero [...] to changing conditions. One of these many challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and keeping in mind the strict

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  yourself with the right training and walk into a job with an open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring [...] Director of Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist in recruitment within the agricultural industries in Southern Africa for the past 12 years. With a background [...] advice. You can also have a look at publications setting out the scare skills in agriculture, forestry, and fisheries on www.agriseta.co.za and www.dalrrd

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and prosperous [...] making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and prosperous [...] where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest or disease. This approach ensures a smart use of resources,

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get 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 [...] de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey [...] adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check [...] protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things [...] image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can very quickly generate analyses in the form of clear graphs so you can quickly gain thorough

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

  safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits [...] Brand and Koppert: a successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better [...] its 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

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  grammes more, and there were fewer plant losses. These small gains add up quickly when you're growing a thousands of plants per hectare and as a result, the [...] trials with Citripar and Cryptobug , Koppert's solutions for the prevention and control of mealybugs in grape and citrus, gives growers cause for optimism, says [...] have had good experiences with the combination of Citripar, a parasitic wasp, and Cryptobug, a predatory beetle, against mealybugs. Still, the trials exceeded

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is [...] sufficiently effective against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the [...] in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill

• How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol

  July 16, 2026

  pests and diseases, side effects insights, product recommendations, and ordering support. At the same time, functionalities such as Timing Expert and Natutec [...] improve effectiveness and reduce risk. Natutec Scout transforms crop observations into trends and insights that support more precise interventions and decisions [...] the development of Koppert One , growers and consultants from around the world continuously shared their experiences, challenges, and feedback with the

• 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  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 for the switch [...] environment and are therefore far from sustainable. The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with more and more diseases and pests becoming [...] diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals