• Pepper

  greenhouse technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses [...] peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant [...] playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices, reducing harmful substances entering agro-ecosystems, and supporting farmers in increasing [...] conditions and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing food availability, bolstering

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  underway in a number of different crops and in a growing number of countries. Optimizing technology "Growers want their employees picking strawberries in the [...] beneficials in various carrier materials from a moving vehicle via ventilated air tubes to the crop. The essential part of Natutec Drive is a ‘box’ with [...] labor savings." In the Netherlands, consultant for a leading strawberry grower, Jan Koevoets, has a customer with three Natutec Drives in use: "Thanks to

• Amylorid™ Biological Fungicide

  Application Amylorid™ can be applied as a foliar spray, a directed or banded spray, a soil or plant drench, as an in-furrow application, or through chemigation [...] Barley*. *Not registered for use in California. Availability AMYLORID Biological Fungicide is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: [...] additives as specificed in label. Please refer to Crop-Specific Directions located in the product label. Timing Apply Amylorid™ preventively in low to medium disease

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  have always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With more than 35 years of gained knowledge [...] development, live cargo logistics, and worldwide availability. Operating in a dynamic market requires us to swiftly respond to new horticultural and a [...] national authorities. Our success lies in tracing and safeguarding the entire distribution chain. Distributing bumblebees in different climates presents challenges

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes Steinernema carpocapsae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms [...] onto plant foliage as a biological control method, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture [...] the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  Horiver sticky traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to [...] Natutec Scout is on display at the GreenTech InnovationLAB, and in booth 308 in hall 10, until 13 June, along with 18 other innovations in the horticultural [...] act in good time. The dashboard linked to the app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further standardization and improvement in this

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  process to optimize crop production. Our flagship product, Natupol , is a game-changer in horticultural pollination. It harnesses the power of bumblebees, [...] Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their behavior. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating sustainable pollination

• Steinernema feltiae

  Steinernema feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms [...] kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally [...] the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy! Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter [...] Cyrille. "Formulation is paramount for a healthy and successful nematode product range. This certainly gives Koppert a big advantage in this field when it [...] the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now, namely green": says Product Manager Cyrille