• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  René Simons enjoys looking for innovations. In 2016, he was the first grower to cultivate raspberries in a greenhouse under artificial lighting. More than [...] are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large raspberry aphid (Amphorophota idaei) is a constant cause for concern [...] started out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for new solutions [...] if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] In the vibrant world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for new solutions [...] if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] In the vibrant world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also [...] biological solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain [...] we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this application [...] insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This [...] leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  increase three years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower [...] used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve a similar increase in production [...] are less optimal than in the Netherlands, for example, and the stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore automatically greater. As a result, the successful

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  started nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek [...] current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father [...] control.” A partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert runs deep. “Our families have known each other for years. That

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the [...] practices that respect the environment. ‘Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão. The good

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 8, 2024

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal. In this country, this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the [...] practices that respect the environment. 'Without a doubt, it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,' says Pedro Militão. The good

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the [...] practices that respect the environment. "Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation," says Pedro Militão. The good