Growing pest pressure in open ground crops, combined with the development of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) protocols and the gradual reduction in crop protection product use, is giving rise to new protection strategies for vegetable seed production. Against this backdrop, Arrigoni Group is offering agrotextile solutions designed to provide physical, preventive, and sustainable crop defense.

At GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, Arrigoni will showcase the Biorete® Air Plus range. Developed using the low-gauge, high-tenacity Arlene HT® monofilament, the range is engineered to block even the smallest harmful insect species while maximizing airflow through a high number of openings per square meter.

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Protecting vegetable crops grown for seed production is one of the most demanding challenges for the agricultural sector today. In the open ground, the presence of pest insects and virus vectors exposes seed crops to significant threats, both in terms of crop health and final production quality. Thrips, aphids, whiteflies, and other phytophagous insects can compromise plant development through direct damage to plant tissue and, above all, through the transmission of viruses and plant pathogens. In seed production, where genetic quality, seed health, and supply chain compliance are non-negotiable, even low pressure from vector insects can have serious consequences for production stability and crop value.

The evolution of IPM protocols adds further complexity to this picture, since these promote strategies based on prevention, monitoring, and the use of non-chemical solutions, in line with the newest European regulatory framework, which aim at the sustainable use of crop protection products and the progressive reduction of chemical inputs, also in the open ground. For vegetable seed production, this means adopting tools capable of delivering effective pest protection without compromising ventilation, microclimatic balance, mechanical strength, or environmental sustainability.

The technologies developed by Arrigoni Group are designed to address exactly these needs, offering a physical, preventive, and sustainable response to the demands of modern integrated crop protection.

Protection, ventilation, and strength for the most sensitive crops
Biorete® Air Plus, developed by Arrigoni Group, addresses the requirements of the most sensitive production systems, such as vegetable seedbeds, with insect-exclusion nets made from fine, high-tenacity fabric. The range provides effective, natural protection against even very small insects, including thrips, as well as aphids and whiteflies; pests that are particularly problematic because they can cause direct crop damage and transmit viruses and pathogens.

The Biorete® Air Plus solutions are built around the Perfect Balance concept. They strive to achieve the right balance between insect control, high airflow, and strong mechanical performance. Thanks to the Arlene HT monofilament, the key component of the range, they deliver stability, air permeability, and consistent performance in both open ground and Net-House greenhouse settings, helping to limit the entry of harmful insects without compromising the favorable microclimate needed for plant development.

“For vegetable seed crops, where production quality and health are essential requirements, physical protection takes on strategic importance. With Biorete® Air Plus, we offer a solution that combines effectiveness against insects, high ventilation, and mechanical strength, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient agricultural model,” says Patrizia Giuliani, Commercial Director of Arrigoni Group.

At GreenTech Amsterdam 2026, the Arrigoni team will welcome growers, distributors, and partners at stand 245 in hall 01 to share application experiences, present the product range, and discuss emerging crop protection needs in horticulture and seed production. Arrigoni Group’s international tour will continue at GreenTech North America, which will take place on September 23 and 24 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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