• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  Africa all contribute a broad spectrum of knowledge and technology throughout the horticultural value chain: from seed to market, to aim to develop, together [...] part of a consortium including local and Dutch companies, in partnership with Stellenbosch University, we feel privileged to be working together to lead farmers [...] the technologies, involving investors, and creating a different mindset towards technologies by linking them to the sustainable farming aspects that are

• Fall Armyworm

  disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats [...] possible for fall armyworms to spread over large areas rapidly. Adults fly by night, and are attracted to lights, especially those with a strong ultra-violet component [...] ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan of 32-38 mm

• Diamond back moth

  disperse, on average, only 13 to 35 m within a crop field, however, they are readily carried by the wind and as such can disperse 400 to 500 km per night. [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface feeder. They feed from the lower

• Hop

  frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower [...] grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop [...] hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

• Biological Pest Control

  or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing new organisms, this method involves creating conditions that

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural [...] 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

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive

• Sticky plate

  it possible to detect pests at an early stage. Application Sticky plates How to assemble the trap: Fold the delta trap into a triangle. Lay a sticky trap [...] When to use Sticky plates? Use sticky plates in combination with a Delta Trap and species-specific sex pheromone to capture butterflies and moths or male [...] appropriate place. How to install the trap: Prepare the desired number of pheromone traps. Hang the traps about 10 cm above the crop in a location where they

• Nephubug

  have a very short life expectancy and therefore need to be introduced into the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative [...] need to be taken into account, such as the crop, the climate conditions and the level of infestation. For the correct application, please consult a Koppert [...] Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products. One to two releases of 1000 – 3000 beetles depending on pest pressure. Handling Biological

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] killing them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis