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hOrTICulTure

Crop-Scanner™ helps deliver FoodVentures yield

optimisation in Kazakhstan

duction meetings and drive our daily
IPM plans.”
Yields boosted
Enabling rapid and precise collec- team adopted the Crop-Scanner™ App
tion of crop scouting data, our Crop-S- in 2023 to improve pest scouting effi- According to Ceyhun, using Crop-S-
canner™ digital monitoring tool has ciency. “Monitoring has become more canner™ has enhanced teamwork, re-
become instrumental in advancing sus- structured and measurable,” says Cey- duced errors, and transformed field
tainable Integrated Pest Management hun. “We now detect pest trends earlier observations into actionable data. “It
(IPM) strategies in Kazakhstan. and can adjust IPM strategies faster. If has improved consistency and sustain-
Operating high-tech greenhouse proj- the data, downloaded to the Crop-Scan- ability,” he notes. “Yields are up about
ects in frontier countries, FoodVentures ner™ web platform, indicates a rise in 10% due to more effective IPM and opti-
tailors each facility to local conditions, whitefly populations, we consult with mised climate control. We’re achieving
producing high-quality, resource-effi- our Biobest advisors and increase Mac- stable production and better crop qual-
cient crops while training local growers. rolophus introductions - regaining con- ity while reducing stress.”
trol quickly. Weekly Crop-Scanner™
In Kazakhstan, the company cultivates reports are an essential part of our pro- He adds, “Biobest has proved to be a
tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce using reliable, solution-oriented partner with
eco-friendly practices. Head Grower, responsive technical support across
Ceyhun Cihan, oversees production time zones – they have become our pre-
from seed selection to harvest, includ- ferred IPM partner.”
ing plant health and IPM strategies.
Improved quality and sustainabil-
“Working with Biobest over the past ity at lower cost
five years, we’ve implemented IPM sys-
tems that reduce pesticide use, improve “Applying data-driven management
crop quality, and enhance production enables us to maximise yield and
efficiency. Biobest’s sticky traps, inno- achieve our sustainability goals. Im-
vative monitoring tools and beneficial plementing IPM strategies has clearly
insects and mites – including Encar- improved our crop quality - pest pres-
sia-System, Swirskii-System and Mac- sure is down, plant health is stronger,
rolophus-System – form the core of our pesticide use is lower, and costs have
approach.” decreased. These systems are the future
of modern horticulture - essential for ef-
Data-driven strategies
ficiency, quality, and long-term sustain-
“To strengthen decision-making, the ability.” Circle 15 on enquiry card
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