• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security and [...] food demand in 2050. 33% of soils are degraded. Up to 58% more food could be produced through sustainable soil management. (Statistics provided by the

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future [...] way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  reference book will soon be released. Published by CABI and showing a Koppert photograph on its cover , Insect Pest Management , will be available towards the

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

  June 17, 2020

  an increase of more 250% in production since that date. The facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality [...] gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  including Koppert’s history and their vision for 100% sustainable agriculture. Be sure to listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway [...] approaching with biocontrol, and no-brainer ways biocontrol strategies can be implemented into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  to the environment and economic development. The BioProtection Portal will be particularly beneficial for growers looking to replace chemical pesticides [...] registered pesticides, and from partner biocontrol manufacturers. The portal will be rolled out to a further 10-15 countries in multiple languages this year, including

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  ts, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees. And these 3 degrees can be the difference between a good harvest or no harvest. When sugar content increases [...] The freezing point is also lowered if the cell contains more ions . This can be achieved by multiple minerals like potassium, calcium, sodium, nitrate or [...] Because the treated plants show more regrowth in the summer and fall, plants can be pruned more aggressive in wintertime. The result is that we end up with a

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  remove the plant. If the whitefly has already spread, your alarm bells should be ringing, and you must take immediate action. Make sure you know how to distinguish [...] leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some [...] as soon as possible before you even notice the whitefly. That way, you’ll be one nil up if your uninvited guest does show up. Keep your finger on the pulse

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of natural enemies [...] In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory bugs

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  control products in specific countries using a Biopesticides Portal currently being developed by CABI Enhancing and promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant [...] less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture and the e