Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

Pollination

What is pollination? Pollination is an annual challenge for growers when it comes to the production of vegetables, fruit and seed. Well pollinated crops [...] with limited pollen production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic synergy in pollination efforts [...] these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther

Biological seed treatment

like drought-, salinity stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active [...] algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial [...] depending on the organism. An overview: Biological seed treatment acts as a biostimulant: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

shall see.’ A more robust system Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory [...] old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and [...] the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

you clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies [...] ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see [...] provides a visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location

Privacy

processing is necessary to comply with a statutory obligation; processing is necessary for the performance of a contract; processing is necessary for a legitimate [...] website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your computer by your browser when you visit the website. The main function of cookies is to distinguish [...] to create a link between the information collected by Google Analytics and the personal data provided by you. This information is included in a clear profile

Rhyzobug FAQ

lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used against armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius [...] than air temperature. 2 Application What is the best application time during the day? Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to [...] and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with a light longitudinal light stripe

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

made more powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version: it is a significant improvement. First [...] n pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about that line. Is it going up? Down? Or is it staying the same? That's what I want to see [...] high or too low. That’s now a thing of the past. Thanks to a higher resolution, the device scans much more accurately. Whitefly is now very accurately recognized

Crop Protection

healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] pre-harvest intervals Most biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy [...] plays a critical role. Removing and promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly