• Sustainable Development Goals

  sustainability, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment, society, and the economy. How do we contribute to SDGs? Our day to day activities [...] of consumers who have access to residue-free produce. Key SDGs in which we are active: SDG 2 – Zero hunger The persistence of hunger for over 800 million [...] commitment to sustainable practices throughout our value chain. SDG 15 – Life on land We champion sustainable farming practices by partnering with nature finding

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

  June 17, 2020

  MENA & India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for [...] products that exceed the community’s expectations and reduce the reliance on imported, highly-priced products. "We can achieve this vision by utilizing

• Citrus mealybug

  species of mealybug feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species [...] honeydew. Characteristically, dark sooty moulds ( Cladosporium spp .) are often found growing on this honeydew. Additionally, the white, waxy secretion of the [...] females of Planococcus citri are 2.5 - 4 mm long and 2 - 3 mm in breadth. Seen dorsally, they have an oval form; they are soft and covered with a fine

• Operation Mealybug

  Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun! Mealybugs are a feared enemy, causing [...] Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L . The adults (Cryptobug) are very mobile and equipped to seek out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where [...] species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst others are gall-formers. A few species

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  customers access to Acadian products even faster and provides them with better on-the-ground expert support,” says Candace Azad, Vice President of Business [...] benefit of our customers.” Through this new partnership, Acadian customers gain access to an expanded support network, which includes additional agronomic [...] Health Acadian Plant Health ™ is a biostimulant company with a core focus on sustainable, science-based biological solutions for specialty and broad-acre

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  expending energy on cooling the hives, among other advancements. Quality breeding facilities and global availability Natupol hives are manufactured in [...] Trucks are constantly monitored to identify any delays or unforeseen issues. Standard protocols have been implemented to ensure bumblebee colonies are handled [...] finger on the pulse also means listening attentively to growers in the field and actively responding to their feedback. Many of our solutions are derived

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish [...] spider mites are green or red in colour, and the adults have two spots on their backs. They also move quite slowly. The predatory mites, on the other hand [...] traces of eggs. Spider mites ’ eggs are completely round and sometimes a little coloured, whereas predatory mites ’ are slightly larger, oval, and translucent

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  France and Spain. We are also exploring new application methods for predatory mites against spider mites in potatoes, and we are working on solutions against [...] use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our biological solutions [...] growers to apply our products in their fields. The results are convincing. Consequently, we are continuing to expand our portfolio of natural enemies for

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  nutrients. The plants are more vital, their vigour is improved, and their resilience is increased. Koppert’s extensive know-how in micro-organisms, bi [...] Koppert consultants ensure that strawberry growers are supported in handling their challenges on a daily basis. Further, throughout the country we have [...] while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Koppert’s

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw [...] health and water quality and availability are intricately connected. Fertile soils, enriched with organic matter, are pivotal in regulating water retention [...] s for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and an effective global governance approach are essential to support the widespread