Cotton

About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread [...] worldwide. Cotton plants belong to the genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for this important cash crop require [...] heavy soils. These conditions can be found within the seasonally dry tropics and subtropics in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. These regions

Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

presenting his view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between plant [...] much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both in the soil and above ground. Look at the success of a [...] knowledge institutes.’ Nevertheless, the technology used in the research is becoming ever cheaper. ‘Take the genome, for example. Around ten to fifteen years

Crop scouting

implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers can tailor their management practices

What is Biological Control?

The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM [...] crop cycle. This was the start of the Koppert Biological Systems. The first natural enemy The first natural enemy produced was the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus [...] agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected from the original source of the pest and released

Deltatrap

sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis capsule [...] capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they [...] cific sex pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count

Arable crops

Triario® WG

starter solution. Check the label for each crop and situation. Apply Triario® WG as early as possible to the crop for optimal effect. The application of Triario® [...] Triario® WG depends on the crop and use. Check the label to find the Directions for Use for each crop and situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Timing Start application preventively at sowing or soon after planting of the crop. Check

Hop

About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge [...] emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. Recommended for you Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection

Koppert Foundation

Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and [...] and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three [...] three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management

About Koppert

Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, [...] partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination , and microbials that support, protect, and strengthen crops.