• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites [...] difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged [...] ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  hunt for harmful pests are now available for outdoor crops. Leading biocontrol producer Koppert introduces these nematode solutions specifically for agricultural [...] growing resistance to pesticides means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing [...] crops, such as lettuce and baby leaves. Suitable for conventional and organic growers The good news for growers is that they can apply these two biocontrol

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  nursery grows tomatoes and peppers and produces potted hydrangeas , mostly for retailers including IKEA and Albert Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is [...] beneficials and minimal work. We’ve been really astonished by the result." For Pieter, the greatest threat is not in the shrinking number of pest control [...] they will allow, but those products vary between customers or certificates. For growers, workability would increase if the rules were more uniform. We’re

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce [...] Armela Farms is making use of specialist technologies from top Dutch suppliers such as Van der Hoeven Horticultural Products, Hoogendoorn Growth Management [...] facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them successfully [...] Vaqueros near Granada, 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 and caterpillars that ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial nematodes is the diminishing

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  Provide habitat for beneficials When possible, create habitats for beneficial insects with cover crops, insectary rows, or hedge rows. For Citripar (Anagyrus) [...] off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate your ant pressure Ants farm mealybugs for honeydew, and will protect them from natural enemies, so it is crucial to [...] such as buckwheat or yarrow. 6) Practice patience It can take a few years for beneficial insect populations to build up. But rest assured that you are creating

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  hope for a positive change in agricultural practices. Through this collective effort, we can keep the soil alive and safeguard its biodiversity for the [...] sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production, thriving ecosystems, and the overall well-being of humanity [...] roles, we must take proactive measures to safeguard these precious resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  important area of application. We are constantly on the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural enemies have recently been [...] the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural enemy

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  advocate for practices that promote soil health. She has been focused on the connection between healthy soils, healthy food and healthy people for the last [...] economic incentives for producers and produce crops that are inherently resistant to possible infections, eliminating the need for pesticides. They produce [...] Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture [...] safe food for everyone. In September 2015, the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. World Food Day will be held on 16 October 2020. For more info: [...] resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing world population while changing food production systems to ease