• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study [...] nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and what are the target values [...] prove that use of NatuGro does indeed cause plants to absorb too much nitrogen? And can we prove that nutrient absorption remains effective and that levels

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  , as it’s shorter and takes on a streamlined appearance. The skin is wrinkled at the beginning but splits over time and reveals the shiny cuticle. A pupa [...] twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar [...] except for a small part of its abdomen. The head, proboscis, wings, and legs develop in the anterior, immobile part. The pupa eventually transforms into a butterfly

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural [...] standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy [...] favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects [...] well inside the plant, and this is where you tend to find the eggs and young larvae of greenhouse whitefly . Whitefly simply blow in If the population on [...] contrast to the greenhouse whitefly , which prefers to reside inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  world’s food production healthier, safer, more productive and resilient. Join them on World Food Day and view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories [...] produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ for the UN SDGs [...] Sies and Hanneke van Hintum tell the stories of passionate farmers and growers who show us that only sustainable horticulture and agriculture can make the

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  tell the stories of real food heroes, passionate farmers who show us that only sustainable horticulture and agriculture can make the world’s food production [...] biocontrol and biostimulants means that the immediate environment does not suffer the results of chemical agents. Everybody wins!’ World Food day is celebrated [...] ly on the agenda of our partners Ruud Sies and Hanneke van Hintum via the A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests The advantages of Trianum Ten facts about Fusarium Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal [...] As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne fungus can manifest itself in other ways depending on the crop. The best [...] worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing rot in fruit and in the stems and base of

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] is possible to transform the way we cultivate our food, promoting an ecological balance that benefits both producers and the environment. His journey very [...] to Koppert's guidance and technical support that he was able to efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring [...] growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative, and which [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you [...] If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory