PATS-Cast officially launched for growers
Sector | Crop Protection
Looking at the trends of eco-friendly management of postharvest fungal decays in tomato
Amoéba receives EU approval for biocontrol active substance
CAN: N.S. strawberry growers keep watch for possible fungal disease in crop
Using gene pyramiding to protect peppers from disease
Marisé Borja, IBMA España:
"Biological control is not the future, it is the present in greenhouse agriculture"
"Our strategy is intermediate resistance to ToBRFV to guarantee optimal quality"
Zambia: Children's health foundation sounds alarm over harmful agents in food
Australia: Queensland implements control order to stop spread of ToBRFV
Using an RNA model to replace standard crop protection agents
US: Compliance requirements for approved Japanese beetle-free greenhouses and screenhouses
Looking at the changing ToBRFV situation in Australia
Protecting pepper crops from Ascomycota
US: Researcher investigates the key to heat and disease resilient crops
NZ tomatoes raise ToBRFV biosecurity concerns
Biotalys provides update on regulatory procedures for EVOCA
UK’s first-ever trial permit for aerial crop protection application by drone
UK: House of Lords debates pest control laws in Britain
NL: Intra Eco Shield receives CE quality mark as a Biostimulant
New autonomous scouting robot launched for greenhouses
Duponchelia fovealis in cultivation: damage, detection and monitoring
New Zealand: Ministry reviewing ToBRFV controls
2025 Spring results: A possible aphid resistance warning against chemical-only programs
Introducing Robcam: A new smart pest detector
Koppert and Amoéba sign distribution agreement for crop protection solution
Pepino Mosaic Virus forces year-long shutdown of key greenhouse in Volgograd
Biocaptur
"Tomatoes in summer without a trace of Tuta"
US (CA): New regulations proposed for use of crop protection agents near schools
US: Neopestalotiopsis hits strawberry growers hard
US: Crop protection agents now in Trump administration's crosshairs as part of health push
The opinion of Luigi Ciavorella, phytotechnician at Nova Genetics
The fight against the tomato virus: where do we stand?
Australia: ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes to be exhibited at Hort Connections 2025
Agostino Marcellino, Sicily Area Sales Manager at HM Clause:
"Morocco outperformed us in the battle against ToBRFV"
BioBee’s application of Orius insidiosus:
The minute pirate bug as defence against thrips
growers relieved, although current strategies remain in place for now
ToBRFV no longer under eradication protocol in Australia
Moroccan tomato growers convinced by biological control solutions
Using Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control
US: Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus measures in New Jersey
Bioline Iberia
Dalías hosted the First Forum on the Biological Control of Early Peppers
Finding certainty in crop protection
New protection agent introduced for thrips, whitefly and aphids
US: Kennesaw State researcher develops AI robot to aid farmers in fight against pests
Protecting the greenhouse in high risk areas
"it's time to let growers do what they do best"
Australian tomato industry seeks ToBRFV status change from 'eradication' to 'management'
NL: Transforming crop protection from reactive to preventive
The key role of temperature in water monitoring
A security guard for plants immune systems
IFAPA identifies a new parasitoid of the leaf miner
NL: "39 bottleneck issues on a list full of challenges with crop protection"
US (WA): Wild spinach offers path to breeding disease resistance into cultivated varieties
Spain: How predatory mites helped transform agriculture
Future-proofing horticulture
From integrated protection to integrated cultivation
Australia: New positive detection of ToBRFV in Victoria
Using nano-particles to combat spider mites
ToBRFV resistance to be shown off at De Ruiter's Canadian Tomato Demo House
The interactive dynamics of Geminiviruses with host plants
Sales of pesticides in the EU down 9% in 2023
CAN: The spread of fusarium pepper wilt in greenhouses
Iranian nanobubble technology eliminates need for crop protection agents
Australia: Permits extended for strawberry protection agents
Saving labor while delivering even pest control distribution
US (MI): MSU issues a statewide crop report for May
New partnership aims to use technology to create disease resistance in crops
Nigeria: Growers losing money due to outbreak of tomato leafminer
Amoéba obtains Dutch permit for biocontrol trials
iGrow Marketplace announces the addition of SGS Crop Science’s laboratory services to its brand portfolio
Establishment and retention
Helping natural enemies thrive in the greenhouse
Practical innovation for tomato growers
"Improved monitoring of Nesidiocoris tenuis using PheroNesi pheromone"
US (NY): Trials show that ground barrier may aid fight against swede midge
Germany: Fighting against fire blight and microbial priming in lettuce
New pepper virus spreading rapidly in Spain
Scirtothrips dorsalis causing struggles for Spanish growers
Malta: Pests the reason for short supply of strawberries
Jamaica advances hot pepper export project
Kyrgyzstan strengthens phytosanitary inspection of imported fruit and vegetables
Looking at sustainable biological controls against vegetable pests
Pepper whitefly-borne vein yellows virus on 1000 ha of Spanish bell pepper crops
US (FL): UF-led research reveals tomato disease spreading rapidly across continents
Creating Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus resistant varieties
ToLCNDV-resistant zucchini, cucumber, and melon varieties
Sanodyna by Garbati Group (Italy)
Sanitizing fruit, vegetables and plants in an ecofriendly way
A multiscale focused diffusion-based model for tomato disease detection
Using deep learning models to classify tomato leaf diseases
North Carolina strawberry yields strong despite disease concerns
Identifying the cause of bell pepper plant loss
Heat, water and stress can break your tomatoes:
Understanding and managing tomato cracking
A diagnostic guide to help prevent greenhouse diseases
US: Fungicide testing available for gray mold
The effects of the Entrapment plant protection agent against regular products
US: Neopestalopsiapsis pops up again in Arkansas
Using bacillus to protect against strawberry root rot
Study done by Bayer:
The role of rootstocks in the fight against ToBRFV
Recharge and Yokosan available for European growers
"Growing with less pesticides is top of mind for growers all over"
A beautiful but dangerous pest
US: Aiding growers with new strawberry disease management
Fighting cabbage loopers with microscopic warriors
US: Study finds that increased salt stress reduces tomato pest activity
New material platform unlocks the potential of natural pest control agents
Tuta Absoluta outbreak drives up tomato prices in Nigeria
US: Syngenta announces new insect management brand name
More control over pests through planning and prevention
Examining the transmission of tomato fruit blotch virus by the tomato russet mite
Illegal crop protection agents found during raid at soft fruit grower
The benefits of UV-C in horticulture
Via induction of the antioxidant defense machinery:
Controlling cucumber downy mildew disease using biocide and organic compounds
Next step in £1.3 million match-funded project
Using AI to drive natural defenses and deliver value to growers
Biocaptur
"This spring, I'll be the one deciding how long my tomato campaign lasts, and not the 'Tuta'"
Using silica to fight the tomato pinworm
US: Ohio State supporting strawberry growers facing challenges from fungal disease
"Since we started using the USAF transmitters, the pathogen level has dropped to zero"
Azerbaijan bans tomato imports from Iran's Hadi Porreza
A new model to detect tomato leaf disease
US: Blueberry rot risk prediction model launched for Michigan growers
Using water to determine the health of a plant
Healthy amounts of boron in vegetables
Combatting spider mites incrementally with drones and Framtida BioStrooier
robots showcase their skills to growers
Comparing 4 types of UV-C robots
Controlling mealybug pests in the greenhouse
Tuta absoluta outbreak hits Kano, cuts production and raises prices
Three strawberry shipments from Greece contaminated with pesticides enter Albania
Ecofarm Storti proposes using ozone
ToBRFV: A threat without borders, a defence without compromise
Bioplanet - Biogard
Ladybirds protagonist in the biological fight against aphids
Valto fighting against the pepino mosaic virus in the world
Ceragen unveils commercial demonstration facility
“We need to tackle the same hurdles our growers face”
UK: WBF urges regulatory reform over biologicals
New solution in the fight against spider mites
Preventing the spread of Phytophthora Cryptogea in lettuce crops
