• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  ecosystems and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic [...] will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all [...] applicable for sustainable and productive agriculture and horticulture. It's the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Driven

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions [...] that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation is therefore essential for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper [...] ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation

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

  June 17, 2020

  years looking into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was [...] Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil [...] region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms, Avir Shah, says they aim to produce products that exceed the community’s expectations and reduce the reliance

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  days. Time to bring them up to speed on all the developments!' The book covers monitoring and forecasting of pest outbreaks, yield loss and impact assessments [...] molecular biology, biochemistry and genomics related to insects and their management. It also considers the importance and role of biodiversity, climate [...] David Dent and Richard Binks of Koppert UK fortuitously met at Koppert's 50 th anniversary celebrations in the Netherlands three years ago and have since updated

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  grow better, have greener and firmer leaves, and are more vital. Leaf and fruit analyses also show that treated plants contain more sugars and more mineral [...] effectiveness time and time again. These active Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: [...] ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we can see. But when it comes to biological crop

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  Plant Health (IYPH) and both Koppert Biological Systems and CABI , have joined forces to initiate and organize an international event to promote a global [...] re and agriculture, environmental biodiversity and food production are invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve [...] y, Koppert has the knowledge and capacity to produce biological solutions. ‘We all want to move forward when it comes to plant health as this forms the

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  after a while, reduced photosynthesis, and unsightly webs. This inhibits production in vegetable and ornamental crops and can even render them unsaleable, which [...] early stage thanks to the predatory mites ’ ability to survive without feeding on spider mites. It will eat other insects or pollen and spread through the [...] . If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective if the situation really does call for them. But if you apply your IPM correctly

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite [...] conditions. Compared to other regular paper sachets in the market, the Spical Ulti-Mite foil sachets perform up to three times better. Trials have proven that Spical [...] which is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  feltiae , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve [...] This becomes a benefit to growers and Koppert because of the savings on shipping costs. Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality [...] biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  controlling pests and diseases in agriculture and said he encouraged the exchange of ideas and collaboration. ‘We can learn from each other and achieve a lot [...] Kok, said he was encouraged by the enthusiasm and ideas to have come out of the meeting. ‘We now need to collaborate with our EIT partners, form business [...] Food, a pan-EU consortium that focuses on the food sector, to work together to introduce and speed up the urgent changes needed in food production. More