We would rather see pests disappear than appear. The number of crop protection agents is shrinking and insects are showing increasing resistance to certain products. There are also increasingly stringent demands when it comes to residues. It is, of course, our role to combat pests with natural enemies. This holds benefits in terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks.
Harmful fungi, viruses and bacteria can attack plants at any time. They weaken the crop and put it under more stress. Effective control of plant diseases is an ongoing challenge in horticulture and agriculture. At Koppert we produce a number of microbial solutions that help to prevent and control plant diseases.
Pollination is the key to a successful fruit set in agricultural crops. Historically, honeybees have been considered the best pollinators of agricultural and horticultural crops. However, in the late 1980s it was discovered that bumblebees are far more effective than honeybees under many conditions.
A healthy plant is the basis for high production. However, cultivation conditions for crops are seldom optimal. Plants can face lots of stress from the surrounding environment (abiotic stress) and from living organisms (biotic stress). We produce a number of natural solutions, such as biostimulants and biofertilizers, to optimize plant potential and crop resilience. NatuGro ensures the best balance.
Plants can face a great deal of stress from the surrounding environment (abiotic stress) and from living organisms (biotic stress). Biological seed dressings with plant growth promoting micro-organisms protect the plant for the entire season. Seed treatment products based on a biological fungicide, give immediate protection against diseases.
