• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  this as a huge growth market. ‘Artificial fertilizers and chemical crop protection have played too dominant a role in recent years, which has had a negative [...] 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 [...] announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a celebratory gathering with employees. The anniversary will be

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants [...] operates globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries and distributors in more than 100 countries, family-owned Valto has a specialized range of products [...] Koppert Product Manager, Kris De Smet. ‘Registration in several European countries is expected in a few weeks or months’ time. We expect that tomato growers

• NODOKARE_SDS_v1.0.pdf

  January 1, 1970

  handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and well-ventilated place. Store in original [...] for treatment advice. Have a person sip a glass of water if able to swallow. Do not induce vomiting unless told to do so by a poison control center or doctor [...] respiration, preferably mouth-to-mouth with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve. Call a poison control center or doctor for treatment device

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  recognizing the fundamental role that food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. [...] harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost [...] growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency and help

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  August 18, 2021

  to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial [...] Growler Koppert has solutions for pests found in hops, as well as the expertise consulting that can help in creating a sustainable, integrated pest management [...] trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop pests: the hop aphid and the two-spot spider mite. Results are encouraging and

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated [...] Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM [...] Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  for sustainable health lies in protecting and endursing vital and resilient ecosystems as a basis for healthy crops. It is in this field that Koppert's expertise [...] population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide [...] locked in nature itself to then make them applicable for sustainable and productive agriculture and horticulture. It's the only responsible way in which

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest [...] fly or walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it, they will eventually die. Biological beneficials generally have a short life span. So [...] wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  to this cause and are proud to be part of a global movement that recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life [...] diseases pose a significant threat to plant health, leading to reduced crop yields, food insecurity, and economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, [...] Day of Plant Health, we call on everyone to join us in our mission to promote plant health and create a healthier, more sustainable future for all. We invite

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory [...] Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are [...] as the predatory mite can also survive in crops that produce pollen. This means they can be released even before a problem develops, so they're always ready