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Spotlight on knowledge sharing and future trends
The German trade fairs IPM Essen and Fruit Logistica in Berlin are among the leading events in the world for the ornamentals and fruit …
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Maintenance starts with rinsing filters clean after every use
A sprayer is an indispensable part of many a grower’s kit, whether we’re talking spray robot or spray gun. When you’re buying a sprayer, …
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Stabilised hydrogen peroxide cleans pipes efficiently and gently
Most growers in the Netherlands start increasing the dosage of irrigation water in April, which can cause serious problems in the watering system. That’s …
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Well-balanced root environment ensures good nutrient uptake
When you’re growing green peppers, you have to be extra alert to changes in the growing conditions. Consistent EC levels and good pH control …
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New measurement method makes soil block quality more predictable
Good soil blocks are not easy to make. Besides a good recipe, it’s the experience and skill of the people on the blocking line …
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Growers alarmed by outbreaks of Bemisia and tomato russet mite
Several growing areas in the Netherlands and Belgium had to contend with them last year: Bemisia tabaci and tomato russet mite. These two pests …
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Tailoring fertilisation for pot- and soil-grown crops gets easier
Some relatively new coated fertilisers are giving growers more options for optimising crop nutrition. Aspects taken on board in the development process included calcium …
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Controlling hyperparasites: on the trail of the best scents
Hyperparasites in the crop can completely disrupt biological crop protection. Sweet pepper growers in the Netherlands know a thing or two about that. But …
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Movement and touch make plants shorter
Plants in the greenhouse are increasingly on the move. More attention is being paid to air circulation and mobile cultivation is on the rise. …
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Constant arms race between plant and fungi
Fungi parasitize plants because they can’t assimilate themselves. They have developed numerous methods of penetrating the plant. In turn, plants have developed a complete …