Environmental sustainability

future generations. Leading the way in sustainability Edwin Muijt, Sustainability Officer at Koppert, has been at the forefront of the company's sustainability [...] ity initiatives for the past five years. He is leading the company's initiatives in measuring the reducion of pesticide use at growers and expanding s [...] Climate change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of

Plant Health

approaches to plant health Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks [...] resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its ability to form structurally [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete

Integrated Pest Management

chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles [...] crops and the environment. Beneficial insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control [...] detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals

Natutec Drone

dispersal – this shortens the time the beneficial organisms need to establish itself in the ecosystem and do its work in the crop Trained pilots - Koppert’s [...] more than 50 years’ experience in the production of biologicals, with extensive R&D knowledge and experience in the field, to produce a high-tech dispersal [...] Successful trials in the U.S. Trials have been conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone

Tobacco aphid

of dispersing through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid [...] on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1.0 times the body length, reaching to the siphunculi. The body [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its

Protected vegetables

natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting to chemical solutions, biocontrol leverages the power of living organisms to control and mitigate [...] whitefly and thrips . Diseases in vegetable crops There are different types of diseases in vegetable crops that cause harm to the plants and their fruits. Common [...] revolutionized modern agriculture. In the context of professional vegetable cultivation, IPM plays a pivotal role in ensuring both crop health and environmental

Tomato

ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy fruits. To encourage pollination in tomato crops [...] crops, growers need to create pollinator-friendly environments, encouraging them to shift from the use of pesticides harmful to bees to pollinator-friendly [...] a critical role in enhancing fruit set and yield in tomato crops but also contributes to integrated pest management (IPM) practices. The use of bumblebees

Trianum G Label 20kg

using the toilet. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean [...] using the toilet. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present, or to intertidal areas below the mean [...] applicator or equivalent, mounted to deliver granules into the furrow just behind the furrow opener. Apply in furrow at seeding or to established crops as a side

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto the stigma. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended [...] energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self

Cucumber

Pest Management (IPM) in cucumber crops Integrated pest management ( IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity [...] promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting in cucumber [...] Horiver ) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies