• Plant Health

  complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored energy [...] Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic [...] Rediscovering natural approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing

• Introducing Montdo Ulti-Mite: Innovative defense against invasive thrips

  September 2, 2024

  solutions to thrips and whitefly . In the case of Transeius montdorensis , we also carried out comprehensive research and testing to develop a new formulation [...] ‘We will continue to involve growers throughout the research and development process to introduce the best solutions to existing and new challenges. Read [...] accelerated the entire development and production process, leveraging our high-tech mite production facilities, to provide a viable solution to growers as quickly

• Crops thrive on soil biodiversity

  February 28, 2023

  minerals extracts, and has been developed to feed microbes in the soil. A healthy soil life means there are more microbes present to compete with harmful pathogens [...] biodiversity, and has a positive impact on the plants’ health.’ Nutrition strategy ‘Too many greenhouse growers still use steam to get rid of unwelcome [...] benefit Soil biodiversity has become a key element when it comes to plant health and resilience and has even proven to significantly improve yield in some

• Fit Roots for Plant Health Whitepaper - Koppert

  form a rich toolbox that can deliver many benefits as long as we treat them right. A grower can do many things to make roots fit for contributing to plant [...] course, this is a very general description, and there are many ways to create a proper substrate. That can be soil, rockwool, peat and many others. But there [...] PLFAs form a part of the cell walls and characterize different groups of micro-organisms. Eurofins has developed a method to extract PLFAs from a root zone

• Sustainability report 2023

  regulations, we aim to set a new industry benchmark for transparency and accountability. Download report ''In 2023, we embarked on a transformative journey [...] and trust is not just a choice; it is a necessity for success. In 2023, we embarked on a transformative journey that challenges us to look beyond what we [...] Directive (CSRD), we are taking a proactive approach to ensure we meet these standards by 2026. We are fully dedicated to continually improving both our

• Biological pesticides and fungicides for pest control in outdoor crops

  December 6, 2023

  optimise our formulations to extend their shelf life and to make them easier to store and use. Our vision is to ultimately develop a systems approach for the [...] restrictions on chemical pesticides in agriculture, growers are forced to find new solutions to fill gaps in their crop protection strategies. In horticulture [...] growers more control when it comes to harvest timing and sales channels. Additionally, pests do not develop resistance to biological pesticides and fungicides”

• Pseudomonas chlororaphis

  treatment to control seed-borne diseases Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain MA342 is a micro-organism used in both conventional and organic farming as a bio-fungicide [...] contributes to improved crop yields. Pseudomonas chlororaphis is effective under a wide range of conditions, including cold environments, and is easy to use, [...] nivale ) For many of these diseases, seeds serve as the main vector for infection, potentially leading to significant plant losses due to damping off shortly

• In search of the relationship between NatuGro and nitrogen release

  June 27, 2019

  not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower development. More flowers [...] attractive to pests and soil pathogens. Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve [...] with a lower dose of fertilizer? Californian strawberry growers who use NatuGro have already seen their production levels increase three years in a row

• 'Countryside, the Future' opened on 20-02-2020

  March 2, 2020

  s. Horticulture as problem solver The exhibition aims to inspire visitors to this exposition to think about the importance of the countryside and show [...] the foundation NethWork. In addition to the contribution to the exposition, other activities are being developed as well. NethWork is for instance also [...] Guggenheim Museum in New York on February 20, 2020. By organizing this exposition, Mr. Koolhaas’s think tank AMO and the Guggenheim want to boost the discussion

• About bumblebees

  through a method called 'buzz- pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower [...] pollen and nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 [...] pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will not