• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  before harvest. ’, says Oosters. Successful trials More than 100 field trials have been conducted using Noli against Botrytis spp. in a variety of fruits in [...] in several countries in Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried out using different chemical agents in combination with Noli to compare [...] versus natural fungicides at different periods of cultivation. ‘The trials have shown that using Noli during the finishing stages approaching the harvest

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  hops , protected vegetables , outdoor vegetables and arable crops , and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: [...] isms, biostimulants and pheromones has inspired countless solutions that have improved plant resilience to the point that diseases hardly stand a chance [...] handling their challenges on a daily basis. Further, throughout the country we have consultants ready to visit and speak with growers in all regions and about

• Integrated Pest Management

  sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now, namely green": says Product Manager Cyrille Verdun [...] Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter Water New opportunities "We have succeeded in releasing a formulation that answers most of the worldwide market [...] nematodes are applied correctly to reach the required effectivity. Cyrille: "We have an informative video showing all steps that need to be taken. I advise all

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  the growers’ guide to biological crop protection As a tomato grower, you have to keep the crop healthy for almost a year. Your focus shifts throughout [...] opportunity for you as a grower to thoroughly tackle diseases and pests, without having to fear collapse of the biological system. This is why the new season actually [...] growers invest more time and do a really thorough job. Keep in mind: if you have staggered planting times, you must prevent pests on an older crop from ‘moving’

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  Bumblebees Bumblebees are indispensable and highly-valued 'colleagues'. They have been used as pollinators in tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the [...] operate, too: one central transmitter controls all the bumblebee hives. We have made even more changes to the Natupol system. For example, UV markings were [...] openings are larger. The latter feature prevents worker bumblebees from having to spend a lot of their time cooling the hive – time that could be better

• Scia-Rid

  before and right after application Side Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  greenhouse temperature below 30° C. It is one of the main reasons why greenhouses have flourished in cold climates, and why others are built at high altitude. Cold [...] snack tomatoes suffer at temperatures above 23° C. Individual varieties can have a different 24-hour temperature above which the pollination is compromised [...] humidity are eliminated. At the same time, the grower must make sure the plants have enough strength but are not too Even at 28° C, pollination can be reduced

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  fact, it's strange that fungi and bacteria have such a negative image. The reality is that the useful ones have the upper hand. As a grower, you can make [...] Microflora SA Bacillus subtilis, Bacillus amyloliquefaciens Fungi and bacteria have a bad name because they can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  chemical crop protection products. Either they have been removed by international and local authorities, or pests have become resistant to them. In addition, the [...] growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea have some special characteristics. The nematodes are very flexible regarding