• Sustainability

  is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we have been on a path to make a positive impact on the world. Our approach involves providing products and [...] g it as an essential part of long-term success. To realize this vision, we’re embarking on a journey to enhance the coherence across all aspects of su [...] commitment isn’t limited to our company alone; it extends to the broader influence on society. While our primary focus lies within horticulture and agriculture

• Clover

  tropical areas on high altitude. Various varieties of clover are widely cultivated to serve as animal fodder. The most popular clover in this respect are [...] trefoil are the common names for plants belonging to the genus Trifolium . This genus consists of around 300 species of plants that are part of leguminous

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  You can register for this webinar until March 12. Click here to register for the webinar. We published a whitepaper about this topic on our Information Centre [...] From 2004 on, his special fields of interest have been the physical backgrounds of plant behavior and interaction with climate conditions based on water and [...] On March 17, 2020 Koppert Biological Systems and Hoogendoorn Growth Management jointly give a webinar about how to facilitate root health and condition

• Plant Disease Management

  the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens [...] Continuous reliance on chemical pesticides can lead to the development of resistant diseases. Biological control helps break this cycle by offering a [...] need for chemical pesticides, leading to fewer chemical residues on crops and produce. This not only improves the safety of agricultural products but also

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  Spain, where he has been growing asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from the start – particularly with wireworms [...] Casea at dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and the solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy [...] type of contamination.’ José Maria confesses he had been on the point of stopping cultivation on his farm altogether, because he just couldn’t fight the

• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  officially opened their new local facility in Leamington, Ontario, on 4 December. This new building marks a culmination of 25 years of continuous growth [...] it has a high density of greenhouse operations in this region. ‘Making a substantial investment in this region marks our commitment to our customers and [...] northern Partners with Nature, Koppert US wants to congratulate Koppert Canada on their great successes of the last 25 years. We wish them further success in

• Shore fly

  vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse feeding habits but the larvae of most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies [...] feed on green algae. However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves [...] crops, lettuce and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that growth, particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  to achieve this goal, we need farmers, retailers, consumers, legislators, other authorities and relevant NGOs to recognize and embrace this common goal [...] Health, Agriculture & Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental biodiversity [...] biodiversity and food production are invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and

• Blueberry

  damage by feeding on blueberry roots. The Common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ), of which the larvae are called white grubs, also feeds on the roots of [...] blueberry flowers' anthers. This mechanism is particularly important for blueberries, as their pollen is firmly attached and requires this buzzing action in order [...] flower constancy, meaning they tend to focus on one species of flower at a time before moving to the next. This behaviour increases the likelihood of cro

• Integrated Pest Management

  for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects [...] crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early [...] biological, cultural, physical, and chemical tools to manage pests effectively. This approach is not just about eliminating pests; it's about achieving a balance