• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain it," she explains [...] land to creating a tiny forest near his greenhouse, instilling a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture in Rianne from an early age. "I believe I inherited [...] 60s, and it remains Rianne’s favourite. ‘It stands talls on its legs, is perfectly round and runs over the leaves like crazy. They’re easy to spot with

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, but the spots won’t [...] under your magnifying glass, you can be sure everything’s going to be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider [...] advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can’t hurt to do more checks until you’re sure the matter is under control

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of [...] first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of [...] first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop fully. Side-effects database If you want to be 100% sure that a specific product is not harmful [...] germination or mycelium growth. It is, therefore, important to check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination [...] the roots of a crop, there is little that moves it. Please note that when using the water-soluble variant of Trianum, it is important not to use products

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  from 9 March, with a limited number of copies available. If you would like to read this article in Spanish click here . To learn more about CEICKOR University [...] (CEICKOR) commemorates its 15th anniversary with the presentation of a book that documents its history and a ceremony where the founders and shareholders will honor [...] Systems operates in more than a 100 countries all over the world. One of those countries is Mexico, where Koppert has built a reputation for knowledge and

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually less productive [...] about thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips All [...] are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved. On sweet peppers , the western flower thrips causes

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. [...] fight against thrips can be expensive, but don't let that stop you from using these natural enemies. It will cost you much more if your product becomes unsaleable [...] unsaleable or the crop dies! Don't be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result,

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  just the right time. You should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place [...] mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and you can be assured of an [...] that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use