CropLife International put on the Internet some pages based on the work of Andrew Maynard, who directs the Risk Science Center at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health (USA). Read « Meet the Risk and Hazard Guru » Watch 5 videos of graphical explanations, including the funny “Risk Song”. At last,more concrete for ForumPhyto readers, CropLife also…
Christophe Bouchet, CulturAgriculture blog, has begun a serie of articles about plant protection and plant protection products. The three first articles are worth reading… – “What is a pesticide?” (en français, in English, en español), dedicated to definition and utility of pesticides. – “Reminder” (en français, in English, en español), utile rappel historique. – “Herbicides, what for ?” (en…
Front page, Good Practices, IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
L’atelier des archives, a French Internet site, has put this movie (in English) on line. USDA (US Department of Agriculture) and HHS (United States Department of Health and Human Services) had produced this movie in 1963. It’s all about Good Practices in Plant Protection, especially in using pesticides. The movie insists on the obligation of complying with pesticide label,…
Upon this title, this canadian film by Nature Top Documentary Films shows “that plants do behave and lead anything but solitary and sedentary lives”. It teaches us “all that plants are smarter and much more interactive than we thought!” A very beautiful, sensible and educational film wich is supported by interviews of academic people. Not to be missed. …
Upon the consensual title “Challenges in production and marketing for stonefruit and other fresh produce“, FruchtHandel Magazine organizes a panel in the frame of Fruit Logistica on Thursday 5 February 2015 from 16h30 to 17h30, Hall Forum, Kleiner Stern. “Healthy food is a paramount request from consumers. It includes food safety and sustainable development. When speaking of natural products…
Front page, Good Practices, IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
Upon this title, Anwaa Agri put this universitary book on line for free. Historical Background, Habitats, taxonomy, and growth parameters Complete list of microorganisms in foods Determing microorganisms and/or their products in foods Food protection and some properties of psychotroph, thermophiles, and radiation-resistant bacteria Indicators of food safety, principles of quality control Foodborne diseases A specific chapter is dedicated…
CAST, standing for Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, is a non-profit association of research organizations and individuals. Crop protection is critical to the growth of healthy plants, the enhancement of the environment, and the production of healthy foods. Recognition of the critical role of crop protection in food production has been ignored and derided by some sectors. This…
This encyclopedia issued by AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board), available on line in pdf format, is a reference work. Complete, well illustrated, it includes more than 200 pests and natural enemies, and how to manage them. It includes also definitions, identification features including for larvae, quick reference for pests tresholds, and life cycle descriptions It cannot be ignored….