• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  cycle and repeated every week.' The trial will be carried out five times to enable reliable conclusions to be made on the basis of statistics. Resilient cropping [...] sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study currently being conducted by Koppert and NovaCropControl is looking into the consequences [...] we want to find answers.’ Standard treatment with NatuGro In the study, being carried out under the direction of Frans Weber from Koppert’s R&D department

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  resulting in poor pollination. This can be true, of course, but there are other reasons why pollination can be disappointing, including weather conditions [...] Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative, and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the [...] 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard fertilisers, this is not always sufficient. To support

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring [...] and no pre-harvest intervals will offer growers flexibility and help them be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality.

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  R&D and we have a lot of highly-educated scientific staff. For the time being, however, we will need to keep collaborating with universities, testing stations [...] latest technologies, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course [...] as maize, soya, and sugar cane . Drones with cameras and sensors will soon be used to detect pest hotspots in the enormous areas of land devoted to these

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive and can be even more effective if growers [...] Fusarium become more susceptible to damage from insects. Potatoes Fusarium can be especially devastating to potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  world to be explored." "Microbes are essential for the overall functioning and wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done [...] which we are facing in agriculture and horticulture these days." "There would be no life on earth without bacteria, fungi and viruses – they are vital to improving [...] 2015, the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. World Food Day will be held on 16 October 2020. For more info: https://www.un.org/sustainabledev

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for [...] valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees. In short, IPM

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples [...] biological solution Resistance proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves [...] pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  enough to keep the balance. These organisms then become pests which need to be controlled to prevent damage. Native organisms may also become pests when [...] Since greenhouse crops require repeated releases, natural enemies had to be produced on a large scale and released ahead of every crop cycle. This was [...] pests in greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals . Several diseases can also be controlled biologically. In the 1990s, it was discovered that bumblebees were

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  Koppert has taken great care to ensure that the Natutec Drive module can be used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment, no matter what [...] benefits for growers and is completely safe. At present, Natutec Drive is being used mainly for the biocontrol of pests in strawberries in the Netherlands [...] products manually," says Natutec Product Manager, Tom Vroegop. "Besides being very accurate and ensuring a uniform distribution of beneficials, Natutec