• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  want healthy, high quality food, at the same time we want to preserve the health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project [...] nutritional and safe, the use of biocontrol and biostimulants means that the immediate environment does not suffer the results of chemical agents. Everybody [...] van Hintum via the A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories platform in which they tell the stories of real food heroes

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] should be removed, especially if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least

• Neoseiulus californicus

  persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental [...] have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spical -Plus and Spical Ulti-Mite [...] in length. The eggs are oval, transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus

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

  What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management we currently have, was to understand the adaptability of insects to [...] for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] through the release and establishment of their main natural enemies in the crop. "The future of biological control in tropical crops such as papaya will be

• Capsanem

  Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres [...] Pack size 50 million - 2 sachets of 25 million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. D [...] See expiry date on the box. On average product can be stored for 2-3 months. Storage temperature Refrigerate at a temperature of 2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods

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

  February 1, 2023

  for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites [...] 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 [...] it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job optimally. Only then will you be guaranteed an optimum result. Do's

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] l production will have to increase by 60% to meet the global food demand in 2050. 33% of soils are degraded. Up to 58% more food could be produced through [...] Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  due to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is the foundation of all life [...] y needs to be prioritized. Major policy changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal including the Biodiversity [...] beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction of our solutions are being restrained more

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed [...] harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for [...] reducing the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism of pathogens: Trichoderma harzianum produces a range of secondary