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

  April 16, 2019

  heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration [...] The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on flowering and pollination [...] and the quality of nutrition in the previous (flowering) period. As mentioned above, flowering and pollination demand high amounts of trace elements and

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also sees opportunities

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

  June 30, 2023

  eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary from three to more [...] and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only one link

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  harzianum T-22 One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element [...] created at the start of May. Consultant Eric Hegger is overseeing the study on behalf of NovaCropControl: ‘Can we prove that use of NatuGro does indeed [...] reduce the use of insecticides and fungicides in strawberries, and how can we increase the effect of our beneficials? Another important question is: is

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on [...] management methods. Cost-saving advantages of biocontrol Cost savings through reduced chemical usage One of biocontrol's most immediate cost-saving benefits

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  in the majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies 10 years after the project ends. As of now, this project is solely based in Europe. [...] raising awareness of farmers and implementing innovative and environmental friendly IPM approaches on farms. This includes the development of a communication [...] called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of 7 partners: Experimental Poultry Centre in Geel (Belgium), Belgbroed (Belgium)

• Crop scouting

  Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their management practices, including [...] stages, growers can implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  a network of IPM experts who are salaried, not commission-based. Through regular on-site visits, we partner with growers to deliver practical, effective [...] US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United States , Koppert brings worldwide [...] National Ornamental Team Lead and Technical IPM Consultant, discusses the importance of planning, education, and strong grower relationships in developing effective

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  during this webinar: Awareness of the importance of micro-organisms in the root zone (soil life) Awareness of the importance of soil conditions (temperature [...] his special fields of interest have been the physical backgrounds of plant behavior and interaction with climate conditions based on water and energy [...] content, O 2 , EC, pH) for the water and nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant health and natural resilience Insight into the r

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm [...] population of bean seed fly larvae in the soil, preventing further damage to crops and promoting sustainable pest management practices. Benefits of Capirel [...] costly reseeding and saves growers from the frustration of replanting. He also stresses the importance of proper mixing and application, as Capirel contains