What post-harvest treatments should be carried out on strawberry plantations?
The season for foil-accelerated ground strawberries has passed. Growers are undertaking further work on their plantations, this time it is post-harvest treatments. Jacek Witkowski, an expert from

Thrips pressure in repeat fruiting strawberries
Thrips are already being recorded on strawberry plantations bearing repeat fruit in the region of Czerwinsk-on-Vistula.More. Go to the article

Garden equipment and tools worth having on your farm
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Turnover of potatoes from Poland to the EU. On what terms?
The early potato harvest period is beginning, which is also associated with the start of a period of increased potato trade. PIORiN recalls the rules for the movement of potatoes produced in

Gardening tools and equipment you should have!
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Strong controls on Polish strawberry and raspberry plantations
PIORiN carries out annual monitoring of the correct use of plant protection products in the primary production of food of plant origin. Controls are also being carried out this year.More. Go to

New player in the European low carbon fertiliser market
FertigHy will use green hydrogen to decarbonise the European agricultural fertiliser sector. The company was established as a consortium with the participation of EIT InnoEnergy, RIC Energy,

New biopreparation to support fertilisation from Sumi Agro
Sumi Agro's portfolio will soon include a new biopreparation to support fertilisation. The product, called ENCERA®, is based on a strain of the symbiotic bacterium Gluconacetobacter

Russian fertilisers come legally to Poland
The Polish fertiliser sector is in trouble. Pulawy Azoty is stagnating, production is almost non-existent. Meanwhile, Russian fertilisers, due to a wicket in EU sanctions, are entering Poland,

Migration of the first San José Scale larvae has begun
The first migrating larvae of San José Scale destructor have been reported in the Lublin Voivodeship. This is a good time to control the pest. - In mid-May, in the region of Opole Lubelskie,

UOKiK: Three investigations into the sale of agricultural machinery
The president of UOKiK has opened three investigations into alleged violations of competition rules in the sale of agricultural machinery of several popular brands, the Office announced on Monday.

Agro-meteorological stations in orchard production. What opportunities do they offer?
We met with representatives of Metos and Procam at Jarosław Pyta's orchard farm in Franopol. We discussed the greater possibilities of using the data that the station provides. We invite you to

High June precipitation. How can we help trees to maintain their buds?
Author: Krystyna Zagorska 16 June 2023 09:33 The situation in orchards after flowering varies widely. Weaker budding has been observed in some locations and varieties. Orchardists are currently

Destroyer discus and honeylocust - how to control these pests?
June is the time of year for many pest species in orchards. This ranges from aphids, which are now found in large numbers on most fruit trees, to fruit flies, fruit borers, fruit flies, pimples

Supporting crops with bio-stimulators - why is it so effective?
Author: Sylwia Sałyga 13 June 2023 16:02 In modern agriculture, every grower strives to ensure that his or her plants are healthy, resilient and produce abundant yields. The current conditions

More tractors for fruit growers - what's new in 2023?
In the first quarter of this year, farmers in Kielce held two major exhibition events during which fruit growers had the opportunity to see many interesting tractors for orchard work. The Orchard

Tractors for fruit growers - what's new in 2023?
In the first quarter of this year, farmers in Kielce held two major exhibition events during which fruit growers had the opportunity to see many interesting tractors for orchard work. The Orchard

PIORiN inspects industrial potato processing plants
Author: Sylwia Sałyga 05 June 2023 15:05 As part of its tasks, the State Plant and Seed Protection Inspectorate supervises, among others, plants processing industrial potatoes. Depending on the

Azoty Group has problems
Fatal financial results, seized installations and a notification to the prosecutor's office about the possibility of the management acting to the detriment of the company is the current situation

Fruit fly and aphid treatments. What recommendations in the control of powdery mildew?
In apple orchards, flowering is mostly over. The period of intensive treatments against pests - apple fruit fly and aphids - is beginning. For an assessment of the current situation in orchards

Grupa Azoty will increase production - which fertilisers?
Azoty Puławy Group will increase production of fertilisers and chemicals from the first of June, such as ammonium nitrate, urea nitrate solution and urea, the company said in a press release on

Treatments for fruit fly and aphids. What recommendations in the control of powdery mildew?
In apple orchards, flowering is mostly over. The period of intensive treatments against pests - apple fruit fly and aphids - is beginning. For an assessment of the current situation in orchards

Pests in orchards after flowering. "Some are extremely troublesome"
The warm and sunny weather is conducive to pest activity. The fruit fly and the chrysalis seed fly have already started. Colonies of aphids can be observed on young shoots. The end of May is

Grey mould and anthracnose - how to control these diseases effectively?
The flowering and fruit-ripening period is a key time to protect strawberry plantations from anthracnose and grey mould. High temperatures and humidity favour the development of these diseases.

Fruit fly control in orchards. Two species can cause significant damage
The caterpillars of the butterflies found in orchards each year pose threats to the size and quality of the crop. In fruit orchards, there are two fruit fly species that can cause significant