• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  Worldwide, our teams are actively researching the application of our micro products in an increasing number of outdoor crops like onions, fruit trees, grapes [...] Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection Premium quality around the world Designed with growers in mind Inspired by Nature: [...] small. And although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way to biologically

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  farming. Witnessing the positive impact of biological control, Remijn realized the crucial role Capirel ( Steinernema feltiae ) plays in managing bean seed [...] damage. He is confident that without Capirel, resowing would have been necessary. Beneficial nematodes offer a strategic advantage in the control of bean seed [...] transform the host's tissue into a nutrient source, allowing the nematodes to feed, grow, and reproduce within the host. This process ultimately kills the pest

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  April 24, 2018

  nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem [...] etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes [...] tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  ongoing investment in the planet Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Celebrating [...] Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did you know that? 95% of our food

• Kiwi

  are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia . The so-called golden kiwifruit or [...] or Actinidia chinensis has a soft and bronze colored skin. The color of its flesh varies from a bright green to an intense yellow color. This particular [...] particular kind tastes sweeter and has a more aromatic flavor, reminiscent of subtropical fruit varieties.

• Horiver Drystick

  ( Hoplocampa testudinea) Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage [...] per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  nal event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will [...] NGOs and a variety of motivators from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum. C [...] undertaken to organize the event when Koppert came into the picture. As the biggest NGO on plant health, CABI represents much of the developing world as well

• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 15, 2025

  SA is applied weekly for enhanced nutrient availability and fast moving results. It is formulated to enhance the natural microbial community in the rhizosphere [...] Koppert brings a weath of plant health research to the industry of the past six years through their world-leading R&D labs and a network of 35+ field consultants [...] it’s in the soil early, as a cutting or transplant produces new roots. It colonizes the roots as they grow, protecting them from a wide range of soil-borne

• 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 [...] this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy [...] mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defenses of crops, rendering

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the unique mix of innovation, entrepreneurship [...] perspective, while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into the next phase of our development, with a stronger [...] to our mission of making agriculture pesticide-free. The transition to biological crop protection is accelerating globally, and Koppert is uniquely positioned