• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His passion to help growers produce more and more sustainably and at the same time help [...] ads, highlighting the role of farmers and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion for sustainable farming that brought them to Koppert [...] special affection for Swirskii because it changed all of our lives so much. We had major issues in relation to chemical use in the past, and Swirskii was that

• Grape downy mildew

  in severe infections, reducing photosynthesis and vine vigor Shoot and tendril symptoms Brown to dark lesions on young shoots and tendrils Distorted or [...] diseases in wine and table grape production worldwide. The disease spreads rapidly under warm and wet conditions, infecting leaves, shoots, and young berries [...] infections Flower and cluster symptoms Infection of inflorescences and young clusters, particularly around flowering Browning, drying, and collapse of flower

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] also affected by soil fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial crops, Koppert Portugal [...] fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the p

• En-Strip

  to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Combined use En-Strip [...] Cardboard strips with 5 cards each, wrapped in plastic, in a cardboard box, each card holds 60 (30 for 7,500 product) parasitized whitefly pupae. Carrier

• Protected vegetables

  regular scouting for pests and diseases, help identify issues early, allowing for timely interventions and preserving crop quality and yield. Environmental [...] fungi, and other natural components, to suppress or prevent fungal plant diseases. Scouting and monitoring for pests and diseases Scouting and monitoring [...] of pests and diseases. Growers use various techniques, including visual inspections, traps, and modern technologies like remote sensing and digital image

• Ercal

  to the use of En-strip or Enermix . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] package carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend [...] direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start i

• Powdery mildew

  Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to [...] this is not relevant for other diseases that are inhibited by reducing the RH In fruit trees, pruning should be done early in the season Do not provide [...] structures containing ascospores. Ascospores have not been found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role

• Entonem

  Entonem can be used for biological control of various insect pests in protected crops and urban greens. It is effective at low temperatures, thus can also [...] m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre for foliar applications (application to run off). Always check the product label for more [...] m² for soil application and 1 to 3 million nematodes per litre for foliar applications (application to run off). Always check the product label for more

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  compatibility Exercise caution when using pesticides before and during flowering. Some pesticides can be harmful for bumblebees and may also have long-term effects [...] natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. We will delve into the key principles of outdoor crop pollination and explore practical advice to maximize [...] rates and overall crop productivity. From attracting pollinators to implementing pollination techniques, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and tools

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  insidiosus Other useful articles Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Ten Facts [...] growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young plants and are almost [...] between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can avoid this by making solid agreements. If the plant nursery does not use chemical products