• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated climate change, and a rising [...] environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project in Puglia on more than 50 hectares, is a great example of social farming. Global an local [...] rising cost of living. World Food Day is a day on which to think about ways to achieve food security for everyone. ‘Now that we are increasingly involved in

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  growth. It is, therefore, important to check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents [...] treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product is not harmful to [...] always be the starting point. Pesticides can, directly or indirectly, have a negative influence on beneficial micro-organisms: have effect on spore germination

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  product ranges each month. The new product branding is more than a refresh. We've developed a recognizable look and feel across the entire product portfolio [...] products. Supportive colors A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. This can be helpful when sorting a delivery consisting of different [...] For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps you navigate the product webpage directly for full product

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  Flatheaded root borer Capnodis tenebrionis Autumn/Spring Spray/drench over a 1 m radius around the tree trunk - 1 or 2 treatments in springtime and in autumn [...] Nectarines Nut Plums Chestnuts Chestnut tortrix Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  you which pesticides are harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to determine the best times to use which products [...] beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector [...] for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products are

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  S. feltiae S. carpocapsae Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes [...] the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant [...] and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience [...] This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  weevil Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes [...] the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  insects, and pollen. As this predatory mite isn’t a picky eater, you can also use it preventatively and give it a head start. The Spical predatory mite is more [...] versions: in a bottle and in slow-release sachets made of paper or foil . You can scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You [...] You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need to make [...] When to apply: At the first detection of the pest (bleeding bark) If treating a chronic mealybug hotspot, start applications after the last chance of frost [...] Considering this information in your Integrated Pest Management strategy marks a solid beginning. Nonetheless, it's crucial to acknowledge that every crop poses