• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of [...] of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero [...] habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's natural

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting [...] getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  Floricultura is a big name in the international orchid market. The company produces young plants of the Phalaenopsis, Cymbidium, Cambria, and Miltonia [...] can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean [...] clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong emphasis on prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants,

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

  the use of harmful chemicals and promotes sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe [...] Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet [...] Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans [...] challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend [...] godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants was established in 2010. During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did [...] wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming [...] farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct numerous tests [...] tests, highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production, setbacks

• Nothing beats original

  behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping growers succeed with our unmatched portfolio of predatory [...] predatory mites . Uncover the untold stories behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to fuel our quest for finding [...] solutions today to support more sustainable agriculture, in partnership with nature. Be the first to receive updates about new stories. Subscribe to our YouTube

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  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 [...] switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even ensures that less chemical pesticides are used at the rose and gerbera grower. Henri Volgering, 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