• Innovative program aims to combat Striga weed threat to Sorghum

  March 8, 2024

  Integrated Striga Eradication) is making strides in the battle against the parasitic weed Striga, which poses a significant threat to the staple crop Sorghum. [...] about what is involved to get from a microbial isolate to a commercial product. The goal of PROMISE II The core objective of PROMISE II, the second phase [...] by the Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) this program aims to harness the power of beneficial soil microbes to protect Sorghum from the devastating

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 7, 2024

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] highly values the fact that Trianum is a 100% natural product and authorized for organic farming. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable

• Koppert acquires Brazilian Geocom to accelerate precision agrifarming

  December 10, 2020

  Koppert. ‘The Geocom brand is synonymous with high-tech developments. The acquisition in Brazil is a strategic decision which can favour the whole corporation [...] Operating in the field of agricultural technology, Geocom is a pioneer in image geoprocessing and the first to develop an exclusive technology for the application [...] to guarantee the maximum performance of bioprotection in the field,’ adds the Industrial Director of Koppert Brazil, Danilo Pedrazzoli. The founders of

• Nezapar – A safe and natural solution for destructive stink bugs

  January 23, 2023

  been designated thewinner of the Sival d’Or gold medal by the committee of the Sival 2023 Innovation Competition. Sival is the only trade show in France [...] Nezara viridula. This bug is becoming an increasing greenhouse pest in North West Europe and other parts of the world. Koppert’s new biological solution, Nezapar [...] Nezapar , will be available in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Hungary on 30 January 2023. The Southern green stink bug is a highly polyphagous feeder

• More and more Finnish growers switch to Natupol Excel

  March 8, 2018

  branch in Närpiö. In the summer, they use the standard Natupol hive, while in the winter they use Koppert's flagship product - the new hive Natupol Excel [...] owns Sven Sigg AB. Their business is located close to the town of Närpiö, just over 350 kilometres to the north-west of the Finnish capital Helsinki and about [...] metre. The rest of their land - 1.4 hectares - is used for the cultivation of sweet peppers and sweet pointed peppers. Surprisingly good experience The business

• Koppert Biological Systems takes over Horticoop’s biological crop protection activities

  October 1, 2018

  Koppert after the transfer. With the expansion of the team of specialists, we draw even more knowledge into the company to further develop new and existing [...] markets.’ The shorter supply chain means the company will be even closer to the customer and his or her demands and challenges. These insights are the key to [...] R&D efforts to the advantage of customers in the entire sector. Koppert is convinced that, together with its customers, it will make the next steps in making

• End of Season at the Outdoor Experience Centre

  September 22, 2023

  over the past few months. The Outdoor Experience Centre will reopen next season, offering you the opportunity to once again experience the latest new and [...] The end of the season is approaching, and that includes the Outdoor Experience Centre , where we've been showcasing our latest biological crop protection [...] valuable visits and positive results in the field, despite the challenging start to the growing season. Visit Us During the Bejo Open Days Starting from September

• Decentralization – a vital part of Koppert’s Sustainability Strategy

  November 13, 2024

  addition, the number of pallets shipped from the Netherlands to the USA decreased by 30%.’ Biofactory, Howel, Koppert US We have set up the third biofactory [...] Mexico, following in the footsteps of Spain and Brazil. Our next biofactory, which will be based in South Africa, is already on the drawing board. Of course [...] Slovakia, Turkey and the USA have been operating close to our markets for years. ‘The CSRD reporting that becomes obligatory by 2026 is a blessing in disguise

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  June 28, 2021

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão which cultivates about 40 hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically

• Is there still hope for rapid change from pesticides to IPM in Europe?

  March 3, 2020

  This year the congress focused on Plant Health , to coincide with the United Nations' International Year of Plant Health. The initial debate on the regulatory [...] with a minimal impact on the environment and society. We need more activism to drive the change. Who is in?’ he enquired. The congress was attended by [...] incentives to reduce the amount of pesticides had failed. ‘It is indispensable to incorporate the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the Green Deal. Agriculture