• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but [...] Data-driven IPM Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute [...] has been utilizing the crop scout app for a considerable time now, yielding positive outcomes. ''Scouting is more efficient, simple and clearer compared

• Spider mites and other mites

  of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests [...] seen with the naked eye but have eight legs. For these plant mites a magnifying glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  integrated in a chemical program, has a comparable efficacy to a full chemical programme. As a standalone product it can often compete with a chemical program [...] protection when most synthetic fungicides are not available. Noli is a spray suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. [...] Protection Products) is a rigorous process and can take years to complete. For this reason, the number of PPP registered products on the market is still relatively

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, April 24th and 25th. NECANN Boston is a unique [...] large scale and serious home cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth is a must-visit while at NECANN. Koppert aims to reduce [...] Phorodon cannabis aphid . This year they’ll be showing off a new product, BioSulfur-S, a biologically derived sulfur solution that was engineered for

• Mealybugs and scales

  ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs is sufficient to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable [...] fruit quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of [...] recognizable as insects. The females are wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs)

• Eggplant

  Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant [...] in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. [...] Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds taste rather bitter, because

• Spinach

  oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable [...] vegetable worldwide and growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value.

• Red palm weevil

  legless, pyriform with a brown head and body comprised of 13 segments. Fully grown larvae migrate to the periphery of the palms to build a solid elongated cocoon [...] cocoon made of rolled-up palm fibres. After the cocoon is formed the larva enters a pre-pupal stage, its body contracts and it does not crawl any more. [...] distribution through the Mediterranean since the 1980s. Damage symptoms It is very difficult to recognize the first signs of red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus

• Pea

  vegetable is a bright green colour, sometimes yellow or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable [...] This popular vegetable is a round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  solely economic but also rooted in a broader mission and vision of the company. ‘Sustainability is not just a strategy but a fundamental aspect of our existence [...] asked which one is closest to his heart, Maes responded, ‘Biodiversity is a fundamental aspect of sustainability, but it’s becoming a buzzword these days [...] In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing