• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ For decades, agricultural producers have not had to think about the sustainability [...] than just biological control using natural enemies. ‘It goes much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms [...] great deal of fundamental knowledge. Is Koppert Biological Systems big enough for that? ‘No, not at present,’ says Peter Maes, ‘although Koppert is certainly

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  conditions, provided it doesn't get too cold. This makes swirskii suitable for use in many different climate regions. The combination of all these chara [...] scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an option for some crops. This method is very suitable when rapid response is needed because [...] are a better choice. These bags contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  zero waste while using 100% eco-friendly materials for our products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases [...] more effective if growers ensure that their plants have the best conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  last week Thursday to inspire collaboration and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference [...] Agriculture, Martin Koppert, explained the company’s holistic biological approach for controlling pests and diseases in agriculture and said he encouraged the exchange [...] that a much greater degree of involvement by the medical world was needed for consumers to understand how food impacted on their health. Koppert’s Corporate

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  explanation in the experimental garden about the application of natural solutions for controlling pests and diseases in agricultural and horticultural crops. René [...] sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need your help with registration

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  activities which included its crop protection services. Both parties then looked for a future-proof solution in which the interests of customers were central. [...] headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs as of 1 November. The transition period for this is already in an advanced stage and will scarcely be noticed by customers [...] latest developments,’ says Arne van Aalst. Koppert wishes to thank Horticoop for more than 40 years of cooperation. During these years, Horticoop played an

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use with most fruiting vegetables, strawberries and other soft fruits, cut [...] 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 good [...] The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore suitable for many crops. But there is one important exception: swirskii will have nothing

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices [...] restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the latest [...] introduced into greenhouses in Europe towards the end of the last century for growth at night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at