• Koppert makes the use of raw materials more sustainable with Kaumera

  December 20, 2021

  An additional advantage of the recovery of Kaumera is that it reduces the amount of sludge remaining. “This can be a reduction of up to 30%, which results [...] “Wastewater is available worldwide and much of it still contains valuable components – making it a perpetual source of raw materials. In the 'Nereda®' process [...] Delft University of Technology. Biotechnology company ChainCraft is also affiliated with the program, investigating different applications of Kaumera and bringing

• The RISE Foundation Project: “The Future of crop protection in Europe”

  May 19, 2020

  supported by a number of organizations of which Koppert is the only one with a focus on biocontrol and bioprotectant technologies. The outcome of this science-based [...] environment by the use of PPPs. This requires a transition strategy that needs to be based on five elements: Encourage the adoption of sustainable farming [...] development of appropriate IPM programmes for each cropping system, even for each farmer, where knowledge and measures emphasize the prevention of pest and

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  March 31, 2020

  applications. Vidi Terrum contains a special mix of amino acids and seaweed extracts which supports the fruit set of the plant. Veni Calcium supplies the plant [...] addition to standard nutrition, the crop will require higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower buds, embryo and subsequent blossom require [...] ovule where fertilization then occurs. After fertilization there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential

• In search of the relationship between NatuGro and nitrogen release

  June 27, 2019

  One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] created at the start of May. Consultant Eric Hegger is overseeing the study on behalf of NovaCropControl: ‘Can we prove that use of NatuGro does indeed [...] strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production and quality with a lower dose of fertilizer? Californian strawberry growers who use NatuGro

• Nature’s little helpers star in a new set of videos

  April 15, 2016

  weevil and Tuta absoluta . The videos of whitefly and a number of predatory insects are now available: Life cycle of whitefly Macrolophus pygmaeus Encarsia [...] time, but most of the encounters between insects and mites, for example, cannot be seen with the naked eye. Koppert is capturing visuals of the pests which [...] e solutions for the production of food and flowers. Koppert feels that it is important to create a greater awareness of the natural solutions which are

• Urgent need to accelerate the pace of change for sustainable cultivation

  April 4, 2018

  significantly reduce the impact of agriculture and horticulture on the environment’, ‘How to accelerate the registration of new biological agents for use [...] Representatives from the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality and the Dutch Board for the Authorisation of Plant Protection Products and Biocides [...] Biocides, fielded a barrage of questions from delegates who pointed out that the Netherlands had some of the longest product assessment and registration

• Capirel: the new champion of fruit cultivation and non-greenhouse vegetables

  January 28, 2019

  usually be used. This lowers the infestation levels of their crops in the new season. A great deal of potential ‘Our new product Capirel can be used against [...] .' ‘The arrival of Capirel on the market has another important advantage for the fruit cultivation sector,’ says Cyrille. ‘As a lot of fruit is eaten fresh [...] 20°C and 30°C. This makes the scope of Capirel and therefore also its effectiveness much more extensive than that of other products.’ Up to 80% less damage

• Predatory mites against thrips and whitefly - a question of customization

  April 25, 2016

  van Houten is Senior Researcher of entomology. Thanks to their professional backgrounds, each possesses a great deal of knowledge about the market for predatory [...] on early crops. It lays a lot of eggs and is extremely aggressive. Limonicus preys on both the eggs and all larval stages of whitefly, and also eats larger [...] success doesn’t happen automatically. It is inevitable that one of the ingredients of this success is to have a carefully planned out strategy for each

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products, he also sees opportunities [...] together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  balance and adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in [...] in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties faced by