• Kiwi

  gooseberry are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia . The so-called golden kiwifruit [...] Actinidia chinensis has a soft and bronze colored skin. The color of its flesh varies from a bright green to an intense yellow color. This particular kind tastes

• Cabbage

  cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop for consumption [...] Cabbage heads come in various sizes and their weight usually varies between 0.5 to 4 kilograms (or 1-9 lbs).

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  accurately," Angel explains. "The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage [...] Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products [...] proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] n remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient [...] At the time, fresh produce exports from Spain were stopped due to the presence of pesticide residue. The biological control solution provided an excellent

• Crop Protection

  protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against [...] benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals,

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  cannabis growers in the US and abroad. For commercial and other serious cannabis growers a clean crop is of the utmost importance, so stop by the Koppert booth [...] questions or to set up an appointment. Representatives from our direct-to-consumer branch, Natural Enemies , will be guests in the booth this year as well. They [...] year’s event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. NECANN Boston is a prolific

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  also the Rabobank, is organizing the first edition of the Pro Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) is open [...] ornamentals . The working language during the course is English and floricultural managers from around the globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed [...] procedure and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first edition. Participation to the Pro Manager Master Course is free of charge

• Fusarium wilt

  Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] Fusarium oxysporum is the species causing vascular wilt. First the leaves turn yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts [...] upwards on the outside of the plant. Most Fusarium species only make asexual spores. Some also produce ascospores. The Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] release enzymes to help digest and soften the host's cuticle, allowing them to enter. Symbiotic bacteria release: Once inside the insect host, the nematodes [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  professional, customized advice to help strawberry growers boost crop yields by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System are: Micro-organisms [...] by up to 10 percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro.” For more information on the NatuGro [...] harzianum T-22 (under the brand name TRIANUM ), which form a physical barrier along the surface of roots, giving soil pathogens no room to establish Bio-stimulants