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The sudden emergence of black dots, occurring around three weeks before harvest on the apple variety Natyra® worries organic growers and researchers. This year at harvest spots were bigger and we also saw comparative symptoms on other varieties such as Topaz, Rewena and Wurthwinning.
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Poultry Red Mite (PRM) is the most damaging ectoparasite in poultry. According to estimates, over 90% of Belgian layer farms are infested. But the presence of PRM is not only limited to commercial layer farms: the parasite is ubiquitous in Europe.
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Berry sawfly (Nematus ribesii) is a permanent problem in organic (goose) berry growers. The greedy larvae (bastard caterpillar) can eat all leaves in a very short period of time. As a result, the plant weakens and production loss can occur.
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The EU has set a target of reaching at least 25% organic farmland by 2030, which requires a tripling of the current organic area and the entry of 700,000 new farmers into the organic sector.
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In mechanical weed control, we typically think of spring and summer. However, there are many weeds that grow almost year-round. Chickweed and annual meadow grass are a couple of examples.