• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  Rainlevelr programme of the Delfland Water Authority. As part of this programme, based on voluntary participation, Delfland informs growers about the rainfall [...] reality, the quality-related demands revealed their own set of challenges. This called on contractors’ and system fitters’ ability to think and work differently [...] contribute to each other’s goals. This approach has resulted in a unique, future-proof production location for Koppert." This article is written by KAS Magazine

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  ‘Minimal chemicals, maximum quality' is what it says on the cover of the GreenGuard ornamentals brochure. This sentence is as clear-cut as it gets. Dümmen Orange [...] that their suppliers use as few chemicals as possible on the flowers and plants that they deliver. This shift inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course [...] business operations a few years ago. Koppert was contacted to help them achieve this. The two companies first looked at how Koppert could help to make the production

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  can also be felled by numerous diseases. Which ones strike depends heavily on the circumstances. But every grower must have something in their bag of tricks [...] known in horticulture as "gray mold", is a challenge for almost every grower. This fungus kills plant cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The [...] also affected. Botrytis spores can only germinate under moist conditions: on wet plants or when the humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly The name is misleading as this species is not a fly but an insect [...] larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar causing problems [...] of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again by the bugs and form honeydew on which

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  antifungal substances. This makes it difficult for harmful fungi to develop. When the Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi grow on the roots, they trigger [...] roots provide nutrients to this Trichoderma fungus, returning other nutrients and protection to the plant. Both benefit from this relationship and keep each [...] fungi. The principle is very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  place. The partners highly value knowledge sharing and will continue this even in this period. That is why the partners have decided to offer webinars from [...] natural growing power and resilience of a plant. The first webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 3 rd , 2020 at 9am and 3pm (Netherlands Time). For the US [...] Time Zone, 3am and 9am. The other webinars follow in the next three weeks on Wednesdays. Registration is possible as of today. The road map to sustainable

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] (Delia Antiqua). The partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view on organic farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert [...] chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example,

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  before they get rolling. For complete information on any of these products, use the link below to view it on Koppert’s website. Each product page includes [...] figure out the best timing and application strategy for a particular crop based on its individual requirements: Koppert's Poinsettia Team Lane Holland IPM consultant [...] Koppert Resources Evolution of Poinsettia IPM, in GrowerTalks, May 2025 In this article, Jeremy Webber, Koppert’s Ornamental Team Leader, traces the evolution

• Natutec Drone

  combination with its knowledge of predatory mites and other insects, to make this advanced release system a success. Additionally, Koppert has partnered with [...] dispersal! Easy reach – the drone can reach areas that may be difficult to access on the ground – such as elevated areas or wet ground conditions Even distribution [...] vulnerable organisms by an advanced aerial dispersal system Aerial dispersal – this shortens the time the beneficial organisms need to establish itself in the

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  dollars in turnover! Early release You can avoid this misery simply by taking action early. In concrete terms, this means you need to use Spical before spider [...] as in hot and dry conditions. In this situation, it’s useful to reinforce Spical with Spidex or similar product. This product contains another predatory [...] will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any