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

  December 19, 2019

  organizations are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference [...] Health, Agriculture & Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental biodiversity [...] biodiversity and food production are invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  and sessions on propagation and production, in the “home of fast horses, great bourbon, and horticulture.” Among the tour destinations is the beautiful [...] exciting Churchill Downs. Conference sessions include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that there isn’t yet a biological [...] infestation. Infestation by the Western flower thrips is on the increase, and since this particular species is extremely resistant to pesticides, more and more [...] surprise when they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips corbetti which affects phalaenopsis and is very difficult to get rid of. It had been around

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  compete with pathogenic fungi. The principle is very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither [...] for harmful fungi to develop. When the Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi grow on the roots, they trigger the plant to activate its defense mechanism against [...] that nutrients become more easily available for the crop. A symbiotic balance is created between Trichoderma harzianum T-22 and the plant. The plant roots

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster. [...] sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature is the most crucial factor for population [...] enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  World Environment Day is an annual event celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and [...] products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can [...] plastic waste disrupt delicate ecosystems. Plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing environmental issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their [...] “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  Resulting in more, better and safer food with less pressure on the environment. This is what we try to contribute towards each day.’ [...] Koppert Biological Systems will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. On Thursday, directors Henri Oosthoek and Paul Koppert announced the start of [...] celebrated with various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching [...] nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully [...] y so far. However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  and more land is constantly being transformed into urban areas. In these built up areas the soil is sealed with concrete, tiles and tarmac on which nothing [...] symbiotic relationships and interactions with other soil components. Soil is vital for life on earth. It regulates water regimes, carbon emission, ensures the nutrient [...] binding. The future of agricultural soil is not only in the hands of governments or growers. Education has a big impact on our future. We already know what knowledge