• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  Group and also the Rabobank, is organizing the first edition of the Pro Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) [...] producer of ornamentals . The working language during the course is English and floricultural managers from around the globe are welcome to apply. Application [...] selection 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

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning [...] such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against [...] damage to the hive.’ Hive location makes the difference Koppert’s guidelines advise growers to protect the hive against direct sunlight and to place it

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses [...] limonicus has the highest numerical response to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition [...] weaknesses of these mites. Here we provide information to help you to choose the right species for your specific situation. Predatory Mite Two-spotted spider

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the foil ensures the breeding system is better protected [...] that may affect the mites emerging from it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more [...] climatic conditions. Compared to other regular paper sachets in the market, the Spical Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have

• Trianum's Seven Benefits

  June 6, 2018

  Trianum is very easy to apply. You can pour on the liquid version, ideally while the plant is still young, or you can add it to the water used for irrigation [...] . You can mix the granulate version ( Trianum-G ) into the potting soil, or you can ask your potting soil supplier to do this for you to save you work [...] improves the plant's resistance to soil-borne diseases 2. It strengthens the plant and promotes growth 3. Pathogens cannot develop resistance to it 4. Savings

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  coupled with chemical resistances have pushed the Berry industry to find safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems [...] a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids , and [...] mites . Natural pest control programs offered by Koppert provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides

• Top 10 Questions about Bell Peppers Answered

  May 9, 2018

  dozens of questions about the food that is grown in NatureFresh Farms ’ greenhouses. That is why the company decided to answer the most hard-pressing questions [...] top-notch answers to questions about Bell Pepper health benefits, color, storage, and growth. Find out more about the health benefits and more of the bell pepper