• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] agriculture in Portugal. Recommended for you Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations

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

  April 12, 2024

  heatwaves Where to apply: Apply material directly to infested vines, on cordons or crown Benefits: Larvae look similar to mealybugs , so they can infiltrate [...] insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need to make the difficult [...] Overwinters very well Can fly and actively seek out mealybug colonies Small enough to fit underneath bark Early in the season, Citripar can survive off of nectar

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  chemicals, and grounded in self-sufficiency—a connection to the earth that left an indelible mark. Koppert: pioneering change in crop protection "Agriculture [...] and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion for sustainable farming that brought them to Koppert, a global leader in biological crop [...] technical consultants in Spain although he also provides occasional consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His passion to help growers produce

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases) [...] use less energy during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product Manager [...] This becomes a benefit to growers and Koppert because of the savings on shipping costs. Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  common symptom, but this soil-borne fungus can manifest itself in other ways depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better [...] difficult disease to treat. The fungus that causes this disease, Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting [...] rot in fruit and in the stems and base of plants, spoiling after harvest, spots on leaves, and dried-out grains. And unfortunately, an infection can be

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export [...] of habanero peppers in hydroponic system. Since its founding in 2017, they have been clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help [...] Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 3, 2024

  Jeremy Webber, appears in the December 2024 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the p [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for [...] Jeremy is currently the Ornamental Crop Team Manager for Koppert US. Prior to his work at Koppert, he rose through several New England production facilities

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory [...] enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction