Plant protection in organic stone fruit production (original) (raw)
{Tool}Plant protection in organic stone fruit production. Creator(s): Häseli, Andi and Stefani, Patrick. Issuing Organisation(s): FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture. (2020)
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Summary
This 44‑page FiBL technical guide provides essential knowledge for successful organic stone fruit production in Switzerland. It explains preventive and direct plant protection strategies, details the main diseases and pests affecting cherries, plums, apricots, and peaches, and shows when and how to apply the most effective biological control measures. The publication also gives an overview of available tools and methods, helping growers reduce risks and improve crop reliability and fruit quality.
| EPrint Type: | Practice tool |
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| Teaser: | Master organic stone fruit production with confidence. |
| What problem does the tool address?: | Organic stone fruit production (e.g., cherries, plums, apricots, peaches) faces major challenges due to numerous diseases and pests. Because chemical‑synthetic pesticides are not allowed in organic farming, producers must navigate higher production risks and increased susceptibility to pests and pathogens. The need for clear guidance on preventive strategies, timing of interventions, and available biological control options is essential for ensuring crop health and market‑ready fruit. |
| What solution does the tool offer?: | The document provides a comprehensive, practice‑oriented guide for effectively managing diseases and pests in organic stone fruit cultivation. It outlines: -Preventive approaches such as choosing robust varieties and using weather protection systems. -Detailed calendars showing the optimal timing of disease and pest management actions throughout the season. -Clear explanations of available biological control methods and direct‑action tools. -Overviews of the most important pathogens, pests, and recommended measures for each. The guide thus supports fruit growers in making informed, sustainable, and timely management decisions. |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Type of Practice Tool: | Leaflets & guidelines |
| Agrovoc keywords: | Englishtemperate fruitshttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_7655Englishplant protectionhttp://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c\_5978 |
| Subjects: | Crop husbandry > Production systems > Fruit and berries |
| Research affiliation: | Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Crop protection European Union > Organic Farm Knowledge Switzerland > FiBL - Research Institute of Organic Agriculture Switzerland > Crops > Special crops > Fruit |
| Related Links: | https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/56836, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/50788, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/44168, https://organic-farmknowledge.org/tool/54370 |
| Project ID: | ofk |
| Deposited By: | Dietemann, Lauren |
| ID Code: | 56836 |
| Deposited On: | 11 Feb 2026 13:07 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Feb 2026 13:07 |
| Document Language: | English, German/Deutsch, Czech/Česky, French/Francais, Hungarian/Magyar, Russian/Russkiy |
| Status: | Published |
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