• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  improvement. First of all, the scanning function was made much more powerful, he says. ‘In the past, when the sticky traps were read for whitefly , the results [...] even about the exact number of whitefly stuck on the sticky traps. ‘No,’ he says, ‘I am more interested in seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation [...] ’ Although he still keeps an eye on the level of whitefly eggs laid, Jan says scouting for whitefly is no longer necessary. We photograph the sticky traps

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  This needs to change, and fungi and bacteria can really help to drive this,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘Microorganisms have been underestimated for a long time now [...] important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company says the use of chemical crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor [...] cultivation. ‘There is an increasing demand for quality and safe food worldwide,’ says Executive Board Member, Henri Oosthoek. ‘We need to move towards agriculture

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  formulation, it works perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving [...] out.’ This is something that Floricultura wants to avoid at all costs, he says. ‘If fungus gnats are given the chance to develop, they start eating the [...] to pursue a strict preventive policy. ‘We have set a very high standard,’ say Van de Wel, Veldhuijs, and Mulder. ‘Our dosages and introductions have therefore

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when [...] the ideal conditions for invasive species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges [...] stay ahead of emerging challenges. “We have several pests on our radar,” says Peter. “We define pest ranges, rather than specific species, that we expect

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when [...] the ideal conditions for invasive species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges [...] stay ahead of emerging challenges. “We have several pests on our radar,” says Peter. “We define pest ranges, rather than specific species, that we expect

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  an increasing amount of our resources is invested in microbial solutions," says Corporate Marketing Director at Koppert, Peter Maes. "We firmly believe that [...] fungi and viruses – they are vital to improving agricultural productivity," says Ed Moerman, Agronomic Development expert at Koppert. "We have a number of [...] abiotic stresses and yield products with high visible and nutritional quality," says Koppert’s Ed Moerman. According to the United Nations Sustainable Development

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  continue to work towards our vision and make a positive impact on agriculture,’ says the future CEO, René Koppert. Paul Koppert, Henri Oosthoek, and Robert Pathuis [...] world, we are restoring the natural balance in agriculture and horticulture,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘What has made Koppert succesful is our pioneering spirit, [...] ultimate goal: 100% sustainable agriculture and horticulture worldwide,’ says Henri Oosthoek.

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the [...] predatory mites emerge and over a longer period of time. It goes without saying that the population is effective longer this way. After all, pest insects [...] growers taking their first steps in biological plant protection. You could say that everything starts with Swirski-Mite .’

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so popular should not surprise you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the [...] predatory mites emerge and over a longer period of time. It goes without saying that the population is effective longer this way. After all, pest insects [...] growers taking their first steps in biological plant protection. You could say that everything starts with Swirski-Mite.’

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  it comes to producing food with less input but higher yields and quality," says Export Manager MENA & India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the [...] produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms, Avir Shah, says they aim to produce products that exceed the community’s expectations and