• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] with impact The Ulti-Mite sachet immediately put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment [...] us as experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory mites and use our mites for their experiments and trials in the field. The benefits are mutual

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  americanus is very lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped [...] length, shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and thorax, pattern on the head and thorax, fringe and hair on the forewings, and pattern on the forewings [...] If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious honour of a visit from americanus . Western flower

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  organization and the contribution of multiple disciplines and departments. Let’s follow the process of producing, packaging and delivering one of Koppert´s products: [...] all starts with the mother stock of predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research [...] climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites in an inactive state. Controlled Packaging and Logistics

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  biological control of harmful pests Natutec Drone Use Natutec Drone for the effective and efficient release of a range of biological organisms in record time [...] carry a wide range of biological products and disperse them with great accuracy and efficacy over 8 hectares in the space of an hour. The high-tech release [...] cost effectiveness has made Spidex an integral part of IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a celebratory gathering with employees. The anniversary [...] cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company sees this as a huge growth [...] important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company says the use of chemical crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor cultivation

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  quality food, at the same time we want to preserve the health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project in Puglia on more [...] van Hintum via the A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories platform in which they tell the stories of real food heroes [...] nutritional and safe, the use of biocontrol and biostimulants means that the immediate environment does not suffer the results of chemical agents. Everybody

• SS_Acadian Almonds_2026_MARCH2026_Digital

  January 1, 1970

  nutritional uptake Acadian boosts the uptake of key nutrients such as zinc, iron, and boron, helping trees get more out of your fertility program. Its natural [...] Almonds: Number of Flowers 21.6 2,481 2,250 Acadian increased total pounds per acre by 8.7%. Based on average market prices at the time of picking ($2 [...] Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process

• SS_Acadian Table Grapes_MARCH2026_Digital

  January 1, 1970

  more reliable increase in productivity per acre. - Acadian 64 oz Competitor’s Avg 64 oz Acadian increased the total number of boxes harvested per acre [...] drivers for market grade in table grapes. Acadian supports higher Brix and improved fruit set, helping a larger proportion of the crop meet premium quality [...] Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process

• SS_Acadian Wine Grapes_2026_MAR2026_Digital

  January 1, 1970

  Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process [...] concentrates key bioactive compounds. The result is a pure, fully soluble, and highly consistent formulation with 3+ years of shelf stability—delivering stronger [...] between 22–26 °Brix, while controls had a higher proportion of berries <22 °Brix. Number of Berries 120 100 80 60 40 20 P 17-18 18-19 19-20 20-21

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands of governments or growers. Education plays a pivotal role in shaping our [...] Soil Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life