• Satisfied customers for Yug-Agro thanks to biological crop protection

  December 18, 2017

  alternative to chemicals.' A good strategy Mastering biological crop protection is hard work, and success depends on a number of factors, according to Vinogradov [...] products to wholesalers and uses a network of sales offices. The only alternative Yug-Agro switched to biological crop protection four years ago for several [...] Vinogradov. 'It's crucial to find high-quality beneficials that are delivered on time. Lots of companies want to sell us products, but many of them don't have

• ‘Ornamental plant companies need to innovate more in plant protection’

  August 6, 2021

  plant protection. One example is the cultivation of poinsettias. These are mainly exported to the UK. Although it is a relatively small crop for Green'05 [...] chemical agents available is quickly drying up and its use is becoming more and more strictly regulated. We growers need to move forward with biological [...] real solution.’ It was for this reason that Green'05 decided to switch to integrated pest management in 2012. This was no small task in a company that had

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  August 6, 2024

  same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one characteristic [...] agriculture it is so important that the biocontrol industry learns from the development of resistance to chemicals. IPM is very important, and it is advised [...] (ISR) and it produces compounds that degrade the fungal disease cell walls. Key for a grower is to incorporate multiple modes of action in a resistance

• High temperatures, stable results: Biofungicide Trianum's heat resistance put to the test

  June 21, 2024

  harzianum is known to be an adaptable and resilient fungus. But for growers, it is essential to know exactly how suitable Trianum is for use in a broad range [...] Trianum to abiotic stresses such as heat is good news in a world where harsh growing conditions are becoming increasingly common. Trianum is a brilliant [...] insects to control pests and diseases. In the case of Trianum, that requires a deep understanding of Trichoderma harzianum T22 as a product, how it interacts

• Nature’s little helpers star in a new set of videos

  April 15, 2016

  with the naked eye. Koppert is capturing visuals of the pests which growers have to deal with on a daily basis and show how their natural enemies do their [...] solutions for the production of food and flowers. Koppert feels that it is important to create a greater awareness of the natural solutions which are available [...] The close-up visual material shows how pests develop in the crop and how natural enemies combat them. Fascinating scenes are taking place in nature all

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  has a customer with three Natutec Drive machines in use: 'Thanks to Natutec Drive, this farmer is now convinced that biocontrol is the way to go. It saves [...] Natutec Drive to accommodate 4 to 8 row systems. 'There is the towed version of Natutec Drive that can be drawn behind a moving vehicle, a fully autonomous [...] alternatives. 'I think a tool like Natutec Drive answers perfectly to these demands and current trends. Natutec Drive is essentially a tool to apply predatory

• Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

  Seed-borne diseases are harmful to your crop and can have a big impact on your yield. Want to know more about these diseases and how to recognize them? Click on [...] With a narrower range of products, Cerall is the future-proof solution against seed-borne diseases Cerall in cold conditions Cerall is effective in a wide [...] These diseases can also seriously affect the crop in a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while st

• Koppert to lead the Brazilian Association of Biological Control Companies

  December 15, 2016

  Koppert is on the ABCBio board, we will be fighting illegal biopesticides and developing programs to improve the image of the sector.’ ABCBio is currently [...] agriculture in Brazil; not only through its own activities in this country, but by leading the association to bring results to the whole market,’ Herrmann concludes [...] promotes clearer labelling of fertilizers and biocontrol agents to avoid confusion; and a programme that supports biocontrol companies with their regulatory

• Linflowers wants to eliminate the need for chemicals all year round

  September 5, 2019

  of cut Chrysanthemums? A balanced soil food web is desirable, because that makes the plant more resilient. It is also important to reduce the release of [...] customers want to stop using neonics,’ explains Rochus van Tuijl. ‘We want to comply with that. Our ultimate ambition is to be able to refrain from using [...] buyers with a market extending from Ireland to the west to far beyond Moscow to the east. ASDA in the UK and Kaufland in Germany are among their end customers

• Aphid control: partner with nature to keep improving solutions for growers

  March 26, 2020

  increasing number of problems and Koppert is continuously working to find sustainable solutions to control a wide range of these small bugs which feed [...] There are many different aphid species that affect a variety of crops in many different conditions. So how to make the right choice of products for controlling [...] Systems we do everything possible to ensure that our products reach growers in the best possible condition and ready to do their valuable work upon arrival