• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  Student Recruitment and New Business Development of Agricolleges International. When speaking about trends of women working in agriculture, Laurika provides [...] provide insight are from the perspective of recruitment and training. Elaine van Niekerk is the Managing Director of Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist [...] participation of women in commercial agriculture will significantly increase the potential to address food insecurity.” With this insight, it is important to look

• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  farming practices. The importance of regular scouting Monitoring and scouting involve systematically inspecting the orchard for signs of pest activity and the [...] the presence of beneficial organisms. The key benefits are: Early detection of pest problems Assessment of biological control efficacy Data-driven decisions [...] the presence and abundance of beneficial insects. Look for indicators of biological control success, such as high numbers of parasitoids or predatory insects

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  are of crucial importance. There's a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: [...] can be applied from the start of the cultivation. These enrich the microbial composition of the rhizosphere. The consortium of beneficial microbes induces [...] the introduction of natural enemies. Strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies In the case that you do resort to the use of chemicals, make

• 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological, if possible, chemical if necessary [...] 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is [...] system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. Here is a summary of the major reasons and benefits for the switch from chemicals to IPM: Many

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  IPM framework not only safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control [...] IPM framework not only safeguards the efficacy of control measures but also underscores the importance of a sustainable and adaptable approach to pest control [...] crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched [...] Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage

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

  20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results of tests and field

• Citrus thrips

  following for the photos of Scirtothrips aurantii (Citrus thrips) and their damage: Stephen, P.R & Citrus Research International. Citrus thrips and their [...] [Photograph] (P.R. Stephen and the Citrus Research International Collection). Appearance and life cycle of Citrus thrips When food availability is optimal [...] that are responsible for most of the feeding damage, this stage can last 4-6 days. The larva will move towards the shady area of the tree to pupate, if a suitable

• Experience Centre

  through the fascinating world of sustainable cultivation. Follow our R&D and production process and discover the importance of miniscule organisms such as [...] AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case of bigger groups, the programme can be adapted [...] workers do what they do best. Did you know that the vision of bumblebees differs vastly to that of humans and that we use that difference to provide our clients

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 7, 2023

  quality of our products must be perfectly preserved upon delivery. And two: they must arrive on time.’ Those two requirements are all-important: ‘Our products [...] with precise climate control in terms of temperature and humidity. That climate is specifically tailored to the needs of every individual beneficial, bumblebee [...] ventilation is one of many steps taken to regulate optimal conditions for specific products. ‘We make sure they arrive at their international destination in