• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  For many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection [...] ensuring a good yield with quality produce is motivating his team of consultants every day. “I’m convinced that Koppert is helping to change the model of crop [...] figs from trees by the river or savouring freshly picked tomatoes from the summer vegetable garden, this lifestyle revolved around the rhythm of nature. It

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical control when you must. The toolbox that brings [...] Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil [...] balanced IPM program has become increasingly more importnat over the years. This is due in part because many large retail chains such as, Kroger, Home Depot,

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite concept? Ulti-Mite is more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number [...] sum, it is a complex process for which our current foil material is extremely suitable and an advanced solution. Together with our supplier who is a leader [...] give it the term ´home compostable´ when the degradation finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than worth [...] climates, it is assumed that the proper management of bees is sufficient to ensure good pollination. The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough [...] radiation is essential. Under challenging circumstances, proper monitoring of whether pollination is taking place, and whether the setting is 100% is vital

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  possible, we have put endless efforts into research and development. The result is an innovative nematode spray solution, which acts as an effective alternative [...] rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also safe for growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do not leave any harmful [...] kept dormant until ready for use, extending their shelf life to several months. Once mixed with and activated by water, nematodes can be applied by using

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The fungus [...] causes this disease, Fusarium , is found worldwide and can infect many plants. In addition to causing wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing [...] infection can be difficult to identify at the start. Fusarium often strikes when a crop is weak, but there are also varieties of this fungus that can devastate

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  to your operation. Tailored strategies with ongoing guidance Each strategy is built around your operation and evolves with it, supported by ongoing guidance [...] included at no additional cost IPM recommendations as they should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, you don’t just get products; you gain a network of [...] pest management strategies. Locate your Nearest Consultant Every operation is different Pest pressure shifts. Conditions change. Timing matters. You don’t

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] to common plant diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for [...] promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread

• Crop Protection

  protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] beneficial insects, while biocontrol solutions enhance soil and plant health . When microorganisms establish themselves in the soil, they create a fertile and

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  irrigation water. Disease incidence is highest when soil moisture is high, such as during rainy periods. When temperature is low, infection may remain latent [...] stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish it from [...] General Ralstonia solanacearum is a plant pathogenic bacterium. It is a soil-borne disease and colonises the xylem, causing bacterial wilt and brown rot