• What do resilient plants mean to food production and human health?

  February 17, 2021

  Plant Health, the series highlights the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Keynote speakers for this session with be the Creative [...] Public Affairs at East West Seed, Maaike Groot. ‘Resilience Food Stories’ is a storytelling platform that shares the wonder and admiration of the series’ [...] and inspiring, but also instructive, moving and funny. This webinar series is facilitated by horticultural webinar organizer, Jungle Talks . If you wish

• ‘Nature is key to solving agricultural dilemmas’

  August 29, 2023

  1960s, when the way of cultivating food worldwide was vastly different to what it is today, Dutch farmer Jan Koppert was seeking a natural solution to recurring [...] production? Martin Koppert: Today, there is a series of challenges that demand our attention. An urgent issue is the alarming loss of biodiversity, with [...] cultivation practices that are both safe and environmentally responsible. What is the main global challenge in achieving 100% sustainable agriculture? At

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in papaya pest biocontrol

  agricultural practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of [...] responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution [...] such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must

• ‘Impressive performances in the Netherlands, but marketing is lagging’

  April 26, 2017

  aspects. They're asking questions like: is the grower also a good employer? What energy sources do they use? Is the grower attempting to use more renewables [...] protection is still one of the best-kept secrets of the Dutch horticulture; and more could be done in terms of marketing of the sector. This is the view [...] sector. Prins names three important factors. ‘The first is the scale increase. This development is easy to illustrate. Whereas previously you needed five

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  March 31, 2020

  occurs. After fertilization there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and [...] Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] for example is actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut development. When the flowers are opening, active pollination is needed. Most

• Trial results show Trianum is your key to a healthy carrot crop

  November 8, 2024

  regular granular applicator attached to the sowing machines. This is similar to what is done with regular fertilization. Trianum works preventively against [...] investment, increased yields and extended protection post-harvest, that is what is means to be in control with Koppert. *grower standard [...] market, emphasizing that the use Trianum is a key strategy for extra protection for carrots post-harvest. It is clear why Trianum should be a key biocontrol

• Pepino mosaic virus

  What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants [...] hygiene is insufficient. Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use

• Biological seed treatment

  Cedress ) have a clear effect against pests or diseases (biotic stress). What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active [...] General information The demand for biological seed treatment solutions is increasing. They ensure that farmers protect their potential yield and quality [...] the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment

• 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 [...] 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 [...] anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of

• Cabbage root fly

  What is cabbage root fly? The cabbage root fly, also known as the cabbage fly, ( Delia radicum ) is a common pest most often found in crops and wildflowers [...] root fly ( Delia radicum ). Steinernema feltiae is a beneficial entomopathogenic nematode species that is an effective natural enemy of cabbage root fly [...] wildflowers of the cabbage family. The adult individual measures about 6 mm, is grey in colour with black bristles and colourless wings. The elongated eggs are