Climate change is profoundly altering the dynamics of agricultural pests, and thrips are one of the clearest examples of this transformation. Rising average temperatures, shorter cold periods, and the increasing frequency of warm weather events favor their development, accelerate their life cycle, and extend their activity throughout the year. As a result, the number of […]
Category: Agro
Aphids: how a tiny insect can threaten your crop
Aphids are one of the most persistent pests in agriculture. Although they are only 1–3 mm in size, their impact is enormous, as they can very quickly compromise both crop yield and plant health. They are the perfect example of how a seemingly insignificant organism can become a limiting factor, particularly in intensive farming systems […]
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Healthy soils for more productive and sustainable agriculture
Modern agriculture begins right under our feet. In the soil, seeds germinate, organic matter decomposes and processes essential to food production take place. According to the FAO, around 95% of the food we consume depends directly on the soil, which is why its conservation is crucial to ensuring long-term food security and agricultural productivity. Agricultural […]
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Avocado growth in Spain under pressure from new pests and diseases
Avocados and the new diseases affecting their cultivation The area devoted to avocado cultivation in Spain has grown significantly in recent years, reaching approximately 24,000 hectares in 2024. Most of this area is concentrated in Andalusia (65% of the total area), followed by the Canary Islands and the Valencian Community. Spain is among the top […]
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Bacteriophages against Xylella fastidiosa: LAINCO’s new project to protect crops.
LAINCO S.A. has launched BacXyl, a new R&D (Research and Development) project funded by the CDTI (Centre for the Development of Technology and Innovation) and co-funded by the European Union. The project focuses on the use of bacteriophages as an innovative biocontrol tool against Xylella fastidiosa, one of the most harmful phytopathogenic bacteria affecting crops […]
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Smart biostimulants: how nanotechnology is transforming agriculture
In recent years, agriculture has taken a leap toward more efficient, sustainable, and precise solutions. Among them, a concept that is gaining increasing prominence has emerged: smart biostimulants. But the question that often arises is what makes them “smart.” The answer lies in their ability to combine nanoparticles with beneficial microorganisms, natural extracts, or other […]
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How to control weeds in winter cereals?
The cultivation of wheat, barley, oats or rye continues to be the backbone of extensive crops in Spain, and their profitability depends largely on keeping weed pressure under control. Among the most problematic grasses are vallico (Lolium spp.), wild oats (Avena spp.) and bromus (Bromus spp.). In broadleaf, species such as poppy (Papaver rhoeas), sagebrush […]
From DROOPY® development to reality in the field
Now that DROOPY® is a reality in the agricultural sector, which is already revolutionizing the olive harvest in Spain, it is important to know why LAINCO brought this product to life. The main objective was to find a real solution to a problem that had been affecting the olive harvest for years. The most demanded […]
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New solution to optimize harvesting in olive groves
The olive grove is, without a doubt, one of the most emblematic and strategic crops of our country. Spain is the largest producer and exporter of olive oil in the world, representing approximately 45-50% of world production. The great diversity of varieties, plantation frameworks and producing areas, allows us to offer olive oils of great […]
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Portugal authorizes emergency use of Vestaron bioinsecticide to protect high-value tomato crops against a devastating pest
SPEAR® LEP obtains emergency use authorization in the EU from a fourth country prior to final regulatory approval July 8, 2025 – Kalamazoo, MI – Portugal has granted emergency use authorization (EUA) to Vestaron’s innovative SPEAR® LEP bioinsecticide, which will allow growers to protect their tomato crops against devastating infestations of tomato fruit moth (Tuta […]
