• Acadian label

  solution. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product [...] every 1-4 weeks from harvest to dormancy. Applications can be made either foliar or to the soil. Apply 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress. Other [...] Follow with applications of 10 to 16 ounces per acre at key growth stages (see specific recommendations). Applications can be made either foliar or to the

• Amblyseius andersoni

  leaf veins to rest. Their colour can vary according to the prey eaten, and varies from almost lucent whitish to opaque white or yellow. Due to their size [...] andersoni contributes significantly to sustainable farming practices by offering an eco-friendly alternative to traditional chemical pesticides. The [...] also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Anso-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  system : these hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the [...] less time on the job of pollinating. Help with navigation in the greenhouse Ideally, you want bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless [...] effect. It's so easy to operate, too: one central transmitter controls all the bumblebee hives. We have made even more changes to the Natupol system. For

• Neoseiulus californicus

  transparent to white in colour and are deposited on the underside of the leaves. They are smaller than those of Phytoseiulus persimilis but similar to eggs of [...] also be applied with (Mini)-Air(o)bug The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey, including

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  called for bold new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable [...] interview with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding - and how he and his company, East West Seed, encouraged small-scale farmers in South East Asia to use [...] use quality seed to grow vegetables to combat hunger and poverty. He is now focusing his efforts on Africa and Latin America. Simon Groot received the World

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  the world to commit to proactively improving soil health. Soil life is very complex. “Our soils consist of a myriad of organisms not visible with the naked [...] know what knowledge needs to be applied to protect the soil. “Today’s youth is educated about sustainable solutions next to the conventional practices [...] Agronomic Developer at Koppert, states. These diverse organisms interact with one another, with plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of activity

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  written on this subject in collaboration with horticultural consultant Godfrey Dol is now available. Click Here to Download Plant-pollinator interactions [...] know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions [...] Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects

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

  June 17, 2020

  Together with several leaders in the Dutch horticultural sector, Koppert Biological Systems is helping to build the largest automated and data-driven vegetable [...] high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing food with less input but higher yields and quality," says Export Manager MENA [...] Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 18, 2024

  MANTS booth with any of our field experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each [...] health to maintain their retail value. Traditional treatments attacking the adults rarely give relief to the problem, but Koppert has solutions to catch [...] hybrid programs so ask them anything you’d like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their observations. An example would be solutions

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F, but the eggs will not hatch. To ensure [...] important exception: swirskii will have nothing to do with tomatoes. This crop protects itself against pests with sticky hairs, which make no distinction between [...] guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use with most fruiting vegetables