• Peach

  sweet and juicy and it is called peach or nectarine. The peach belongs to the genus Prunus (just like the cherry, apricot, almond and plum) and the rose [...] About The so-called Prunus persica is a deciduous tree indigenous to Northwest China. There is was first domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The description [...] belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus , because of its hard and corrugated seed shell. Commercially, peaches and nectarines are sold as different products, but they

• Mango

  indigenous to South Asia and from this area the ‘common mango’ or ‘Indian mango’, Mangifera indica , found its way to the rest of the world and it has become one [...] About Mango is a stone fruit (drupe) that grows from various species of tropical trees that belong to the flowering plant genus Mangifera and the cashew family [...] 35-40 meters (115-131 feet) tall and its crown can expand to 10 metres (33 feet) wide. The trees can grow really old and from some species of trees, mangoes

• Nothing beats original

  behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our quest for finding new and improved solutions today [...] your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our [...] Predatory Mites Predatory mites stand as a cornerstone in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, providing a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão [...] processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations (Trianum-P and Trianum-G). Industrial

• Common garden flower can tip the scales against thrips

  August 4, 2026

  significant damage and yield losses either by direct damage, such as feeding marks on the crop, or by indirect damage through acting as a virus vector, spreading [...] leaves, flowers and fruit or carrying over viruses." An inexpensive option within easy reach of vegetable growers is the humble sweet alyssum or Lobularia maritima [...] (IPM) programmes locally is very new and not often seen," De Groot remarks. "However, in Europe it is much more of a common practice." Read the full article

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  August 31, 2026

  breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] tunnels or open fields, or in consistently humid environments. Its patented system safeguards predatory mites from both excessive moisture and dehydration [...] Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this [...] However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations for use nearer the time. We may need to apply it more often or release greater [...] shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  have as a woman. “Know that you are going to work very hard and prepare yourself with the right training and walk into a job with an open mind.” A valuable [...] valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career in agriculture two valuable viewpoints [...] the perspective of recruitment and training. Elaine van Niekerk is the Managing Director of Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist in recruitment within

• The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is.

  August 4, 2026

  ask a much simpler question: Why are the pests there in the first place? Throughout my experience both growing my own vegetables and working as a biological [...] of the field often tell a different story. Perhaps it’s less used land, perhaps they’ve received compost, mulch or cover crops, or perhaps they’ve simply [...] fertilisers for years, where salts accumulate, and there is very little soil biology left to cycle nutrients and build structure, are almost always the areas