• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Martínez Martínez. ‘This is very important to us, as we don't want to expose our employees to any risks and don't want to pollute the environment. Financial savings [...] environment. We firmly believe that is something that you need to make an effort to achieve. And, to us, that is a matter of prestige.’ Assistance is Essential [...] receive from Koppert is essential to us. Although we are able to combat most pests effectively, it is comforting to know that Koppert’s knowledge and many

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  recycled materials. We aspire to ensure that all our clients have access to products that can be easily composted or recycled at the end of their lifecycle [...] packaging in the Netherlands Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France At Koppert, our commitment lies in utilizing renewable or recycled [...] long-distance transportation. Our ultimate goal is to provide solutions that not only contribute to our clients' well-being but also exude an appealing

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  grower to thoroughly tackle diseases and pests, without having to fear collapse of the biological system. This is why the new season actually starts at the [...] important to scout carefully throughout the season and adapt your strategy quickly when pests appear. Attention to fungi Then the summer draws to a close [...] Close Eye on Everything Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection As a tomato grower, you have to keep the crop healthy for almost a year. Your

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  therefore went on to examine whether this predator would also be effective at tackling aphids in other small fruits.’ This turned out to be the case: In [...] gall midge was able to keep aphids at a noticeably lower level. Releasing the predator took little effort: it is only necessary to set out five pots per [...] but the aphids continued to spread. The gall midge needed just a little too much time to build up its population in order to keep the entire greenhouse

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  advice to maximize pollination rates and overall crop productivity. From attracting pollinators to implementing pollination techniques, we aim to equip [...] crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize pollination results, evenly position [...] honeybees out of sight. This precaution is necessary to prevent honeybees from being attracted to the sugar water in the bumblebee hives, especially if

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate. For pollination, bumblebees need at least 28 Watt/m2 PAR light near the hive and the presence [...] maximum temperature should be max 28 °C. 17:00 16:00 14:00 During other weeks at higher than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse

• iPM app

  uploaded from the field. Koppert iPM scouting software helps to reduce costs for pesticides, due to a highly accurate insight into pesticide efficacy and optimized [...] with the credentials below to use the DEMO app. Username: DemoUser Password: ipmguest Koppert iPM Dashboard Use any browser to open the webpage https://scout [...] Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply precision treatments. Koppert Biological Systems

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result [...] and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry barriers [...] integrated pest management tools. "You have to be patient and lose your fear. You need the help of Koppert consultants to know which substances affect the performance

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution at an earlier stage. Our work puts us at the very start [...] are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these [...] About Koppert Working at Koppert Koppert Foundation Contact The first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach [...] Hamblok. Protecting our biodiversity needs to be prioritized. Major policy changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal [...] Deal including the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork, are aimed at a reduction of nitrogen and pesticides by 50% and working towards 25% organic