• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ [...] Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production and Life on Land. We also support A Journey through the World of Resilient Agriculture [...] food production healthier, safer, more productive and resilient. Join them on World Food Day and view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below:

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw [...] the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production [...] conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional fertilizers and other soil-disrupting products

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  Koppert’s development, focused on further strengthening its global position, accelerating its growth plans, and continuing to build on its strong foundation. [...] driven by the unique mix of innovation, entrepreneurship, and meaningful impact on global food systems. Paul Koppert, interim CEO, says: “We are very pleased [...] As we move into the next phase of our development, with a stronger focus on execution and acceleration, I am confident that Hans will successfully lead

• Bumblebee pollination

  developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality bumblebees Vital colonies with

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  interactions in high temperatures This paper focuses on the impact of climate (temperature, radiation, humidity) on plants, pollination and bumblebees. Proper [...] couple of hours has a negligible effect on pollination. However, a full day above 30° C has an immediate effect on pollination. If the temperature reaches [...] For beefsteak and truss tomatoes on the vine, an average 24-hour temperature of more than 21° C has adverse effects on the setting. Cherry and snack tomatoes

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both greenhouse [...] armoured scales. What does Rhyzobius lophanthae look like? The adults are on average 2.5 mm long and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered [...] mode of action of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Both the adults and the larvae feed on armoured scale insects. Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 11, 2024

  outdoor crops. In Spring 2024, we are ready to unveil a fresh perspective on outdoor pollination products; in line with our rebranding initiatives, the

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  These patches 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 [...] of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips All species of thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper [...] of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also die off. But the damage symptoms

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The