• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first [...] predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to [...] Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  helping them in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with [...] hydroponic market is a core focus for KBSI, and we are confident that Jeremy and his team will continue to innovate and provide additional value for these important [...] global borders truly are. We are all in this together, and Koppert’s mission exemplifies that truth. The ongoing research and development undertaken by our

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  Stories In this video Sjoerd Wartena tell us how he started a goat farm in France and underwent a metamorphosis in lifestyle by living off the land and sharing [...] with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding - and how he and his company, East West Seed, encouraged small-scale farmers in South East Asia to use quality [...] SDGs and actively supporting a number of them. They include Zero Hunger by 2030, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and Production

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  their ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation and markets, the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a [...] ‘GreenGuard strengthens the position of the grower in the market,’ states Van Leeuwen. ‘And all the links in the chain that follow this, right up to consumers [...] Ugandan government with beneficials and the way in which they work. But we have managed to overcome this hurdle and are now working very effectively with

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries [...] the United States, and Russia. The company also exports to over 90 countries. Koppert's natural solutions to pests and diseases in the horticulture sector [...] organisms such as fungi and bacteria for outdoor cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides and produce safer and healthier food. The launch comes as CABI and its partners mark the inaugural International [...] with biological products in order to meet market or export standards, satisfy consumer demands for healthier and safer food, and reduce pressures on the [...] expertise to solve problems in agriculture and the environment. Through knowledge sharing and science, CABI helps address issues of global concern such as improving

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  More and more growers are opting for a natural approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are. After all, Integrated Pest Management [...] method that has proved itself time and again. It has proved to be an effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There [...] a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important [...] its hiding places as promptly as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest [...] compost contaminated material. The composting process will not kill all eggs and mites. Change your clothes as soon as you move from a contaminated department

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was [...] Effective results in reducing damage from lepidopteran pests in top and stone fruits Impact of Capirel autumn application on codling moth (Cydia pomonella) [...] applications on Peach twig borer (Anarsia lineatella) and oriental fruit moth damage (Cydia molesta) in peaches in Italy (Cerignola) - 2020 Independent trial Bud

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  s is most effective between 15°C and 32.5°C. It still has some effect between 12.5°C and 15°C, and between 32.5°C and 35°C. We therefore purposely refrain [...] pests and beneficials depending on the temperature and humidity ranges and extremes. Temperture (ºC) Fig. 1. Typical relationship of temperature and development [...] addition to temperature and humidity. These include for instance the plant species and variety, other pests and beneficials present and pesticides used.