• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 28, 2021

  as reactive actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve [...] ure, Responsible Consumption and Production, and Life on Land. In doing so, Koppert has become a ‘Partner for the Goals’. Ron Delissen [...] most sustainable way. We keep improving and adjusting to what the market needs and wants. ‘From a Koppert company point of view, reducing waste in general

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process [...] exceptional yields, harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used

• Sustainable Development Goals

  commitment to 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 [...] Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving a better and more sustainable future for all. At Koppert, we believe [...] fungi in the soil, and introducing bumblebees to improve pollination , have all, directly and indirectly, enabled a significant reduction in the use of

• Pollination checklist tomato

  pollination , a bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower [...] chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy [...] to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once a flower has been

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to [...] Resilience Page) is a critical success factor within IPM. After all, if a plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any control. If you want your IPM approach [...] achieve all this, you must have sufficient knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand and the natural enemies on the other. You also have to continuously

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did you know that? 95% of [...] improve soil health. Held on 5 December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process [...] nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? Adopting long term sustainable soil management practices Protecting

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  that explain what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical control when you must. The toolbox [...] of neonictinoids on these plants. Neonictinoids are harsh chemicals that growers spray on their plants to terminate pests that feed on the plant and cause [...] inflict on people, the planet, and many types of pollinators, including bumblebees and butterflies. Advantages of using an IPM program Finish with a clean

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering weeds [...] give the bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless. Protect the bumblebee hive against [...] collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download checklist Positioning advice Introduce bumblebees 4-7 days before flowering

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• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirski-Mite can be seen as a kind of insurance. You can never be sure whether you will need to deal with [...] words, you benefit the plant whenever you can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can grow well remains strong and productive. A cleaner [...] means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that may be present on a product. These days, however