• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  challenges in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Held on 5 December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout [...] life. What can we do? Adopting long term sustainable soil management practices Protecting the soil-food web Nutrient recycling Opting for biological pest [...] impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did you know that? 95% of our food comes from soils. 18 naturally

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity World Soil Day 2020 and its campaign, "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity", aims to raise awareness [...] protozoa produce the soil food web. This web gives humans all the solutions for healthy food. Artificial fertilizers disrupt soil quality, affecting the [...] well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, fighting soil biodiversity loss, increasing soil awareness and encouraging governments, org

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing food availability, bolstering food security [...] Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference encouraged the partners of EIT Food, a pan-EU consortium [...] that focuses on the food sector, to work together to introduce and speed up the urgent changes needed in food production. More than 60 participants took [...] would play a major role in food security and safety in the future and that the prevention of pests and diseases by ensuring soil health and biodiversity was

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  fertilizers and other soil-disrupting products, thereby minimizing soil contamination. EU's Soil Strategy 2030 The global perspective on soil varies among governments [...] incorporating organic matter into the soil, we nourish beneficial fungi and bacteria, creating a vibrant soil food web that is fundamental for human sustenance [...] ensuring food security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil health In our relentless pursuit of fostering healthy soils, we take

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing world [...] global pandemic has accelerated consumer pressure for sustainable food production and safe food. The empty supermarket shelves during lockdown in many countries [...] at industrialized food production systems with the attention now firmly focused on their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance

• Triario® WG

  January 1, 1970

  Diseases Triario® WG protects against soil-borne diseases such as Pythium , Rhizoctonia , Fusarium , Cylindrocladium , Sclerotinia , Sclerotium , and [...] on the plant's root system by competing with plant pathogens for space and food. Pack size 5 kg Formulation Water dispersible granules (WG) Concentration [...] Environmental conditions Triario® WG Biological Fungicide becomes active in soil or on plants when temperatures are above 50 ºF and is not effective while

• Plant Health

  January 1, 1970

  source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced [...] efficiently, they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation [...] formation of complete proteins crucial for plant growth. A well-established soil food web contributes to minimal susceptibility to opportunistic pathogens. Stored

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  advocate for practices that promote soil health. She has been focused on the connection between healthy soils, healthy food and healthy people for the last [...] and micro-nutrients back into forms that plants can use. Healthy soil means healthy food and, in the end, healthy animals and people. Two internationally [...] balanced approach to agriculture that includes soil health, the results are great yields of nutrient dense food, clean air and water, more ecosystem services

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports soil health & biodiversity – Improves soil fertility, preserves pollinators, and strengthens crop [...] little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about [...] natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Soil health and biodiversity Chemical pesticides often harm soil organisms, pollinators, and beneficial insects