• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  follow in the next three weeks on Wednesdays. Registration is possible as of today. The road map to sustainable cultivation Plant Empowerment is a new unique [...] of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles . This book is well received worldwide and is currently being translated [...] t. They also learn how to grow crops in a sustainable way by using the natural growing power and resilience of a plant. The first webinar will be held

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  production, university extension, sales, and technical product management. She earned her masters in horticulture at Penn State. Phil is a Technical Sales [...] states. He was a lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical [...] Convention Center. Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  Manager for Koppert. “If a grower doesn’t make at least two dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro, we will not charge him a dime. We’ve been able to [...] *Due to government regulations these products and offer is Only available in California. Talk to a Consultant Today [...] announced the introduction of its new NatuGro System in the California strawberry market. NatuGro features a proprietary combination of micro-organisms, bio

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  ons in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard fertilisers, this is not always [...] critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which [...] Veni Calcium (calcium is very important in the first development stage after pollination); Vidi Terrum contains seaweed extracts, in a plant-based form for

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  mean? What is the Ulti-Mite concept? Ulti-Mite is more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of [...] finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] used by our customer in the crop, it also plays a role in the total production process. For example, a material can be suitable as a breeding environment

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required [...] lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find [...] find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark. This means that they

• FAQ Nematodes

  temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] allows a good solubility and a long shelf life for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful [...] reach their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant [...] playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices, reducing harmful substances entering agro-ecosystems, and supporting farmers in increasing [...] conditions and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing food availability, bolstering

• Operation Mealybug

  out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert therefore now supplies them in the larval stage, under [...] and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; Plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs [...] Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and

• Sustainability

  Future Forward - A path for a sustainable tomorrow At Koppert, sustainability isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we [...] our actions leave a lasting impact. We aspire not only to contribute but also to ignite a broader sustainability movement, promoting a culture of learning [...] brings value In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about