• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe [...] diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  she emphasises that 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 [...] comes to land and livestock ownership, equal pay, participation in decision-making entities and access to credit and financial services. We need to work [...] level, we need to empower women with entrepreneurial and business planning skills to make them more independent and capable to participate in the local economy

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  , we feel privileged to be working together to lead farmers in climate-smart horticulture. The HortiDemoCentre will specialise in protected horticulture [...] chain: from seed to market, to aim to develop, together with South African farmers, a business case for production for high end markets in South Africa. Target [...] administered by Stellenbosch University. To keep up to date on future training and events, please follow the centre on LinkedIn: HortiDemo Centre Stellenbosch,

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app [...] is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it [...] the chance of mistakes in biological plant protection is now much smaller. We have tested the app extensively and plan to use it in all our locations here

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  mealybugs in citrus blueberries, macadamia, avocado and stonefruit. In our continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor [...] outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need to know To support you in comprehending how our [...] tool to control armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] 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 [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

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

  February 22, 2024

  continued to prove its worth, explains Felipe. In the end, the occurrence of Rhizoctonia in fields treated with Trianum was just 9.4% compared to 19.2% in fields [...] the results were in. Market Development Manager Felipe Mendonça looks back on a fruitful season. 'When growers decide to participate in our trials, they [...] already thoroughly tested the product in the lab and in the field,' says Felipe. 'We expect each of our products to add value; the trials demonstrate exactly

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  us — we're happy to provide support and additional information. Get in touch Who are we? Koppert is a global company specializing in biological crop protection [...] results. Stay updated Want to know more about biological crop protection ? Receive tailored news every month. Subscribe to our newsletter Meet our growers [...] management solutions. Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. As a result, biological crop protection