• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil, on crop remnants, on machines and tools, and in parts of the greenhouse structure. Even [...] caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium wilt , vary widely and are not always easy to recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about [...] about Fusarium that are important to know. There are many different species and varieties of Fusarium that affect a wide variety of crops. If a crop is weak

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses [...] cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive. We have fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows [...] Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately," Angel explains. "The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  leaves and proof of predation by Spidex Vital mites. Thanks to Koppert’s continuous R&D drive and upgraded production process, both quality and supply [...] development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital [...] mite development including eggs, juveniles, growing nymphs, and adults, for prolonged and continuous activity in the crop. Trials showed a greater cumulative

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  use in many field and glasshouse crops, such as vegetable and salad crops, herbs, soft fruit, pot plants, cut flowers, bulbs, trees and shrubs. It can also [...] with more root hairs, thus improving the uptake of water and nutrients. The result is a stronger and more uniform crop, particularly where plants are grown [...] water dispersible granule (WDG) formulation for spray application and for use in overhead and drip irrigation systems. There is also a granular formulation

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider and lives off plant sap. A spider mite attack is often localized, and you should make sure that you scout affected [...] develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which will produce ten male and 50 female mites. Those 50 female [...] spider mite are predatory mites , like Spidex and Spical , gall midges ( Spidend ), green lacewings, and predatory bugs . Contact us!

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between [...] that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation is therefore essential for both plant and pollinator. The White Paper [...] by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant behaviour, and the combination of plant-pollinator interactions,’ says Remco Huvermann, Product

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  years looking into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was [...] largest automated and data-driven vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million [...] higher yields and quality," says Export Manager MENA & India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  with horticultural companies and suppliers, and they have collaborated to evaluate and validate products, materials and new production techniques. In [...] professional training programs and specialized advice to producers and workers in greenhouses through courses, workshops and seminars specialized in the technical [...] taught both in classrooms and greenhouses, and they live in campus residences in an educational environment. In this way, they gain and strengthen cooperation

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  climate, root conditions and soil life Practical tips to improve plant health and resilience Speakers are Ed Moerman from Koppert and Senior Researcher Jan [...] & Sales and R&D. Currently he works as part time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the training of stakeholders and knowledge [...] Koppert Biological Systems and Hoogendoorn Growth Management jointly give a webinar about how to facilitate root health and condition to get the best possible

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  re and agriculture, environmental biodiversity and food production are invited to raise global awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve [...] International Year of Plant Health (IYPH) and both Koppert Biological Systems and CABI , have joined forces to initiate and organize an international event to [...] global conversation on plant health and the future of sustainable horticulture and agriculture. Creating awareness and support While CABI represents much