• NatuGro in strawberry

  on of fungi and bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases [...] California growing conditions, the NatuGro system features a suite of naturally derived products that enhance: Early-season vigor Plant growth Total yield [...] Higher production, bigger fruit size and better quality; Contains only naturally derived products; Boosts plant health and ability to defend against stress

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to [...] Sociedade Agrícola Militão highly values the fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues [...] challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical

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

  August 18, 2021

  However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their [...] cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a [...] strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their protein-rich

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  believe the answers to these agricultural challenges lie in nature itself. So we partner with nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop [...] Potatoes & outdoor vegetables Contact one of our experts How do nematodes work? After application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey by actually [...] ambushing prey insect. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  Ed has been working at Koppert Biological Systems in various positions, amongst others in Marketing & Sales and R&D. Currently he works as part time Executive [...] nutrient balance of plants Insight into the mechanisms of plant health and natural resilience Insight into the relationship between greenhouse climate, root

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  limit population development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature [...] infestation develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The [...] of course, beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  potential for our predatory mites in agriculture. Working on large-scale farms means that we are continuously working with new technologies for the safe and effective [...] Development department for Macrobials. He shares that he is passionate about nature and especially predatory mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living [...] my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  about natural, sustainable pest control solutions for crops. Jeremy is currently the Ornamental Crop Team Manager for Koppert US. Prior to his work at Koppert

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

  November 14, 2019

  on of fungi and bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases [...] The ongoing attempt to discover and utilize natural principles form the backbone of Koppert’s activities. Koppert has been following these principles for [...] Koppert is determined to continually discover and harness the potential of natural solutions. Personal Custom Tailored Advice There are more than six professional

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps [...] entirely without their own defenses and are capable of producing antibodies that work against Fusarium and other fungi. However, if plants spend too much energy