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ArticlesCultivate with nematodes or against them?By Camille Chauvin – Research engineer and training manager at ELISOL environnement. In agriculture, nematodes are often considered as “enemies” (i.e., like pests responsible for crop damage), yet the most abundant species of soil nematodes have no parasitic activity, therefore […]
Oct 30, 2024
Articles7 questions to ask yourself before buying plant microorganismsBy Caroline de Rauglaudre – Communication manager. Plants are naturally colonized by billions of microorganisms. The study of microbial communities associated with plants has enabled us to highlight many microorganisms of agronomic interest. Some can, for example, protect crops through […]
Oct 30, 2024
ArticlesCover Crops: real agronomic toolsBy Rémi Poirier – Agricultural engineer in charge of technical support Retention of fertilizing elements, weed management, soil structuring, soil life enhancement… Cover crops are becoming more and more recognized as real agronomic tools, whereas not so long ago they were […]
Oct 30, 2024
ArticlesAll you need to know about sulfur in agricultureBy Jean-Marc Sanchez – Technical Marketing Director Essential for protein synthesis, sulfur is necessary for the vital needs of plants throughout their cycle, including for building up seed reserves. But in its most common organic form, it cannot be assimilated by plants. […]
Oct 30, 2024
ArticlesA questionable balancing act: LALGUARD M52 OD tough on pests, yet gentle on nature’s alliesBy Tarry Anne Goble – Innovation Project Director 1 – It’s a jungle in there – the complex greenhouse We often think of modern greenhouses as simple and sterile ecosystems with low biodiversity – the arctic circle to be sensationalistic. […]
Oct 29, 2024
ArticlesUnderstanding microbial biofungicides and how to use them effectivelyBy Matthew Krause – Technical Lead – Covered Crops. Microbial biofungicide use continues to gain acceptance and momentum in horticultural and agricultural production. To growers new to microbial biofungicides, the learning curve for using them effectively against foliar and soilborne […]
Oct 29, 2024
ArticlesBiological Nitrogen Fixation: the importance of legumes in crop rotationBy Martin Lage – Field Solutions Director. Agricultural and farming activities involve several complex interactions between the ecosystem (including abiotic and biotic factors) and the type and level of intensity of the production systems which are carried out. Productivity and […]
Oct 22, 2024
ArticlesOptimizing phosphorus intake, a review of knowledgeBy Jean-Marc Sanchez – Technical Marketing Director. Phosphorus is an essential element involved in many mechanisms within a plant: cell multiplication, cell respiration, energy transfer and photosynthesis. It takes part in the composition of nucleic acids (DNA, RNA) and phospholipids […]
Oct 14, 2024
ArticlesHow to manage invasive buckthorn in urban and rural forestsby Allison Winmill – Technical Manager Forestry & Tree Nurseries Plants, animals, insects, pathogens… Invasive species are a global issue and cause negative impacts to the environment, economy, and/or society. In North America, there are many invasive species that are […]
Oct 14, 2024