plant protection News
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Global Harmonization of Plant Protection
For several decades, growers and processors demand a level playing field in plant protection so that their produce finds open markets. Their expenses for crop protection need to be recuperated after harvest. Register today to attend Crops & Chemicals USA, held July 24-26, 2017 in Raleigh, NC and attend our one day workshop on Global Harmonization of Plant Protection, led by Imme Gerke, ...
By Informa
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Yunnan | EAvision technology energy is injected into agricultural production in mountainous areas
On March 25th, EAVISION carried out an intelligent drone plant protection flight control test on crops on the slopes of the mountainous area, injecting scientific and technological energy into the spring ploughing. The technicians are debugging EAVISION's new plant protection drone, EA-30X. After setting the relevant parameters, they poured the potion mixed with plant protection pesticides into ...
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Testing new biological plant protection products for effectiveness and practical feasibility
A naturally occurring fungus codenamed ‘H39’ might be the long-sought biological defence against the dreaded apple scab. “This fungus has not only been tested for its ability to fight the pathogen. The new Select BioControl method was also used to immediately assess the practical feasibility of deploying it as a commercial product,” says Dr Jürgen Köhl of ...
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EAVISION Brasil Application, Deploying the Global Smart Agriculture Market
As we all know, compared with the advantages of plant protection drones that are easy to popularize under the conditions of wheat, rice and other field crops, the penetration rate of commercial crops in hilly and mountainous areas is very small. Some plant protection machines can only imitate tree canopies, but cannot accurately imitate terrain and autonomous obstacle avoidance. As a leading ...
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Agricultural Industry Veteran Toni Bucci Joins the AgBiome Innovations Team
Research Triangle Park, NC (October 16, 2018) -- AgBiome Innovations, the commercial arm of AgBiome bringing innovative plant protection solutions to market, is pleased to announce today that Toni Bucci has joined the team in the role of Chief Operating Officer. Toni joins AgBiome Innovations after spending 23 years at BASF where she was most recently Director of Procurement, Performance ...
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EFSA’s work on active substances used in pesticides
In 2008, EFSA has completed an important milestone in its work on the safety review of existing active substances used in pesticides, as foreseen in the context of Council Directive 91/414/EEC. EFSA’s work has enabled the Commission to conclude the review process on all substances which were on the market before 1993 and to decide on a list of active substances that may be included in plant ...
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Technical day in the Ratho
The RATHO, ASTREDHOR station of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region, organize the 4th of July from 8h30 to 17h, a technical day at Brindas (69). The last innovations will be presented. Every year, more than 80 professionals are present. This year, several reasons will be put forward: Alternative methods in plant protection: presentation of the Asthredor guide DEPHY EXPE / Ferme: Results and ...
By Agrithermic
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First Quinoa Sown
Wageningen UR has sown the first quinoa fields at its test facilities in Lelystad and Vredepeel. A number of fields have been sown for nitrogen trials and a number of fields for research into varieties. A further five hectares have been sown for conventional cultivation. Sand and clay The research into varieties is taking place at two locations in order to discover whether the varieties grow ...
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New rules for pesticides in the EU
On 23 June, the Agriculture Council agreed a common position on new rules for placing plant protection products on the market in the EU. The objective is to increase protection for human health and the environment and improve the functioning of the internal market. The new regulation will retain the two-tier nature of the present system. Active substances will continue to be approved at EU level ...
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Resource Environmental Solutions Restorative Planting Protects Oil and Gas Industry’s Port Fourchon
Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) is underway planting restorative vegetation along key Louisiana barrier islands. The West Belle Pass Restoration Project in Lafourche Parish is a joint effort funded through the Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act by the State of Louisiana’s Coastal Protection and Restoration Agency and the federal National Oceanic and ...
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Borage plant frost protected by Oenosan
Borage plant frost protected by Oenosan Borage or Borago officinalis is an annual flowering plant. Borage is a herb native to the mediterranean region but nowadays it is found all over Europe from Denmark to the south of France. Its a self seeding plant and the leaves are edible. The plant has many useful characteristics and therefore it’s commercial ...
By Oenosan
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A Beginner`s Guide to Agrochemical Formulation Strategies
Who is this training for? Designed for professionals either new to agrochemical formulations or requiring a basic working knowledge in their role, this introductory course will provide you with the foundations to enhance your formulation career. Key modules include: Regulation of formulated plant protection products Green formulations Development process: ingredients & generating ...
By Informa
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Low level herbicide use can damage potato reproduction
Currently, plant testing in the United States to determine potential ecological risks from chemical pesticides to nontarget plants requires two tests, both of which use immature plants. Protection of the plant development and reproduction are not considered, unlike tests required for the protection of animals. Past research conducted by the USEPA and others have shown that plant ...
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Final SECURE Rule Will Update and Modernize USDA’s Biotechnology Regulations
On May 18, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued the much-anticipated final Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible, Efficient (SECURE) rule. 85 Fed. Reg. 29790. The rule is intended to update and modernize USDA’s biotechnology regulations under the Plant Protection Act. The final rule amends the ...
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Schelkovo Agrohim is the only Russian company to have made it to the final stage of the international Agrow Awards
Schelkovo Agrohim was shortlisted for the Agrow Awards, the prestigious independent crop research prize, in the nomination of 'Best Innovative Formulation'.Agrow Awards was created by Agribusiness Intelligence Agrow, a leading global industry agency, over a decade ago. This is a non-profit competition for companies and scientists specialising in plant protection developments. It still has a ...
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Regional seminar of Bulagro in Silistra
On February 18th, we held a regional meeting with farmers from northeast Bulgaria, during which we introduced our proposals for the upcoming spring campaign. The highlights in terms of foliar nutrition were the well-known products of the Italian company Valagro and the Spanish SAS. Dr. Dimitar Stoychev, Product manager at Bulagro AD, explained the symptoms of the main deficiencies of micro and ...
By Bulagro AD
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Digital certificates to boost controls over spread of plant pests and diseases
The creation of a new global electronic certification system that will help curb the spread of plant pests and diseases through international trade in a more secure and cost-effective way has been approved by representatives from 181 countries. The Commission on Phytosanitary Measures (CPM), the governing body of the International Plant Protection Convention agreed to develop a global system of ...
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Wageningen UR Greenhouse Horticulture will test disinfection equipment and substances
Starting this autumn it is possible to test disinfection equipment for pathogen elimination in soilless cropping methods. It is also possible to test substances or products to eliminate pathogens from the nutrient solution and to clean the piping. The last group can also be tested for remnants which may be able to damage plants. According a strict protocol pathogenic bacteria, fungi or virus will ...
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Biocontrol agent dianem wins international award
Our biological plant protection product dianem has just won the Bernhard Blum Award. This award is presented annually by IBMA, the International biocontrol manufacturers association, to the most innovative biocontrol product of the year. The product dianem contains a genetically improved strain of beneficial nematodes against the Western Corn Rootworm and replaces chemical pesticides banned by ...
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The power of EAVISION Technology Changes the Mode of Agricultural Production
The main reason for the change of agricultural production mode is the reduction of rural labor force and the older age of workers. Xishuangbanna is in a rainforest climate, frequent precipitation shortens the spraying time, low labor efficiency and poor effect. The use of drones can complete the operation within the short spraying time in the rainy season, and achieve better control effects. ...
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