Sector | Crop Protection
“Chemically we lost that war long ago and they have reduced our arsenal”
Tuned LED light traps offer new hope against diamondback moth in South African brassicas
SchermNed leads the way in replacing harmonic insect netting at Holland Plant and FortaPlant
Australia: Queensland fruit fly reported in South Perth
Adama releases new crop protection agent
Horticulture New Zealand welcomes lifting of fruit fly movement controls
Eurofins Agro Testing launches expanded European seed testing service
Source.ag launches WhisperGrow: world’s first affirmation tool for greenhouse crops
“The key is not waiting for pressure to spike”
Rethinking pest control: A mechanical approach gains ground in greenhouse production
Plant Primers:
Plant Intelligence redefines how plants prepare before stress occurs
Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants
Dutch pilot growers cut chemical crop protection use by 64%
IBMA
Biocontrol and integrated pest management amidst increasing aphid pressure
Boosting biological performance and operational efficiency with Entomatic tank mixing
MO-EL
"Lygus affecting lettuce: damage decreased by up to 52% with our traps"
'False' virus claim sparks biosecurity concerns for South Australian greenhouse industry
Insights by Remzi Çakmak, Senior Grower, Yücel Eko Tarım
The potassium trap: Rethinking blossom end rot in greenhouse tomatoes
How much sunburn protection can add per hectare in orchards
A new threat to horticulture
Warning for greenhouses as Thrips parvispinus has landed in Italy
Quarantine pests found in imported potatoes, cabbage, and tomatoes in Russia
Pests lead to the loss of 6,100 hectares of vegetables in Murcia
Ecofarm Storti (Italy)
The role of ozone in horticulture: From disinfection to boosting profitability
Market prepared for new biofungicide
UK growers warn pesticide alignment could cut soft fruit output
Researchers map genetic circuits of soil bacterium with potential for biological crop protection
Valto strengthens team with Bert-Jan Nolden
Costa Rica detects Neopestalotiopsis fungus in strawberry crops
MSU Pesticide Safety Education Program launches new self-paced Vegetable Pest Management course
Assessing the antiviral potential of PGPMs against severe virus diseases in tomatoes
Germany: Disinfectant successfully used for four decades in stable hygiene and disease control
pressure increases due to rise in production under supplemental lighting
Nesi – a troublesome vegetarian for tomato growers
Aphid outbreak raises alarm among growers in southern Spain
Integrated approach improves control of black thrips in Indian chilli crops
Koppert announces new CFO
First time emergence of double resistance-breaking strains of TSWV in tomato and pepper
The fight against flower and leaf-dwelling thrips
Koppert launches Limonica Ulti-Mite sachet for sustained biological control of thrips and whiteflies
Mesh specialist has an eye for detail: insect mesh is easier to install and better protected against winter weather
Inside JEPCO’s sustainable shift to indoor leafy salad production
US: Creating the right plan for managing thrips and TSWV in tomatoes and peppers
Brazilian tomato fields face rising pest pressure in Itapeva
EU tightens maximum residue limits for key fungicides and growth regulators in fruit and vegetables
Delivering precise crop yield optimisation in Kazakhstan
Oriental fruit fly detection leads to Biosecurity New Zealand taking action
Preventing Tuta absoluta: when early control makes the difference in greenhouse tomatoes
UK: Pest professionals to aid growers at PestEx trade show
“A well-timed beneficial release can save weeks of frustration”
Micromus-System can deliver even earlier control of raspberry aphid
New predatory stink bug and lacewing egg system presented
The European Commission updates the MRLs for various pesticides starting this year
Plans to export Trichoderma from New York to Brazil and EU
BioWorks appoints Chris Rose as Interim General Manager
Understanding the molecular switch that limits tomato drought tolerance
German cucumber grower develops pipe rail lift: "Film always stays neatly in place"
Achieving pest control in the greenhouse:
"By reducing pest entry, we no longer need intensive applications"
“In gutter-under zones where aromatic plants were installed, we detected no spider mite populations”
Aromatic barrier systems: Integrating medicinal and aromatic plants into greenhouse IPM
Measuring is knowing – Discover what is happening in your substrate
Lauryn Martinez joins BioSafe
Botanical-based biofungicide to the Americas from Chile’s forests
US: UC Davis team flags chemical signaling that tricks plants
Root zone as core focus in naturally ventilated Indian hydroponic cucumber
Nigerian government plans to eradicate growers losses from tomato disease
Using a wax coating to keep crops safe from disease
Australian research discovers that moving biopesticides through plants opens new opportunities
Researchers lead the way on nature-based integrated solutions to fight Xylella
Saxony-Anhalt:
Environmentally friendly cucumber production in a high-tech greenhouse
Swedish grower sees strong demand for differentiated tomato varieties
Deploying generalist predators to reinforce aphid control
NL: Biological pest control used in 94 percent of greenhouse cultivation
Mycotal now registered in Germany: "reliable whitefly control even at low temperatures"
Indian university to launch awareness drive for vegetable diseases
Brazilian summer tomato crop under disease pressure
New field-deployable rapid test for dual detection of BPYV and SPaV
Preventing pests with chromatic traps
