Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

With good piece production rates, high product quality, and excellent varieties, Amazone Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this

A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the future of organic agriculture, providing a s [...] transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas [...] change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas steers his hop farm towards organic production, setbacks have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges

Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. [...] effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks [...] While traditional and organic farming methods are getting closer due to a reduced chemical toolkit, Koen foresees that organic alternatives will thrive

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together [...] effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks [...] While traditional and organic farming methods are getting closer due to a reduced chemical toolkit, Koen foresees that organic alternatives will thrive

Biological Pest Control

and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing new organisms, this method involves [...] resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural [...] can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental effects

Crop Protection

are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices, IPM, and organic systems without special equipment. No chemical residues – Improves food [...] farming practices and complement other sustainable approaches, such as organic farming and integrated pest management (IPM). Biological crop protection [...] pesticides. Soil health and biodiversity Chemical pesticides often harm soil organisms, pollinators, and beneficial insects, while biocontrol solutions enhance

Shore fly

greenhouses, adults feed on algae and their larvae on algae and decaying organic matter on planting substrate. Growers consider shore flies to be mostly [...] mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such as Fusarium , among both food crops and ornamentals . Damage symptoms [...] fly feed primarily on microscopic algae, bacteria and other unicellular organisms, they do not cause any direct damage to plant production. However, they

Sciarid flies

plant material. Damage symptoms The larvae of sciarid flies feed mainly on organic remains and the fungi that grow on them, although some species can also [...] are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults tr [...] are not fast fliers, and prefer damp areas in dark places, with a lot of organic material. They occur the whole year round. The eggs are minute (0.1 to 0

Beneficial microorganisms

effects to their environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by [...] and thrips , minimizing harm to beneficial insects, and other non-target organisms. Reduced pesticide dependency Incorporating beneficial microorganisms into

Plant Disease Management

impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which [...] concerns about pesticide residues in food. Preservation of beneficial organisms Unlike chemical pesticides, biological disease control methods do not harm