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

  personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also sees opportunities

• Crop scouting

  Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their management practices, including [...] stages, growers can implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial insects and their [...] You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain [...] Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops

• Aphytis melinus

  species of parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This tiny wasp is widely recognized for its role in the biological control of various scale [...] introduced to many parts of the world to aid in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Aphytis melinus is used for the control of the following pests: [...] in case of adverse weather it can be stored for 24-48 hours at 18ºC and in darkness. Best conditions for Aphytis melinus The effectiveness of the parasitic

• Cottony soft rot

  plant pathogenic fungus. It has a very wide range of host plants. Damage symptoms The first symptoms of a cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum ) [...] Root infection often leads to premature wilting and death of plants. Life cycle and appearance of Cottony soft rot Cottony soft root ( Sclerotinia sclerotiorum [...] a source of infection for the next crop. The dispersal to neighbouring plants is by mycelial growth. How to prevent Cottony soft rot Practice dry cult

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  will be available after summer. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why [...] dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize to suit their needs, giving them immediate insight into the level of infestation in their [...] ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly

• Pretiobug

  Visual effect The black layer inside the chorion and the exit hole are evidence of parasitism by Trichogramma . Pack size 100 000 pupae Presentation 100 [...] Pests Lepidopteran eggs Crops All Mode of action To locate host eggs, adult females use chemical and visual signals, such as egg shape and colour.Adult [...] Leaflet Application Hang diboxes with parasitiod pupae between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening. Dosage Apply 100 000 pupae per

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  have nominated a number of focus crops for the development of complete solutions – grapes and fruit, for example, are important markets for France, while [...] past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor crops and gathered a wealth of experience on multiple continents. Building [...] number of opportunities for introducing beneficials in outdoor crops as well. Market leader in Brazil The first experiences with large-scale use of microbials

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This practice proves [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices that can

• Crop Protection

  Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices, IPM, and organic systems without special [...] more Advantages of biological crop protection Easy to use and integrate Biocontrol agents can be integrated into existing farming practices and complement