• Healthy seed: the basis for a healthy crop

  May 6, 2024

  seeds then transmit the disease to the yet-to-be-developed crops in the new season. It is not always immediately apparent to the naked eye whether crops are [...] organic seed treatment How to best protect cereal crops from diseases? For all crops, healthy seed is the basis of a healthy crop. We have a powerful and 100% [...] wheat season. As a result, wheat seeding was often impossible, and growers postponed it. As a result, seedlings emerged later due to lower temperatures

• Testimony: the V10 vaccine is once again used against the Pepino mosaic virus

  September 7, 2020

  chose* to apply the vaccine by rubbing one leaf per plant, using a sponge soaked in V10. This is quite a time consuming technique, but we consider it efficient [...] solution, to cover half a day’s needs, in order to prevent the product from getting too warm or losing its quality. Each applicator wore latex gloves to protect [...] cotton gloves to facilitate handling. The sponges had to be regularly dampened with the solution to ensure the presence of the vaccine. It is also recommended

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

  January 25, 2021

  s. Missed it? Download the recording via this link . On March 2 we continue with a final session on this series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to survive’. In [...] with a passion for plants. International webinar speakers Jill Clapperton is the Principal Scientist, founder and owner of Rhizoterra Inc. and a well-known [...] their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This may sound a bit altruistic

• West Africa – business with a mission

  January 15, 2018

  and security in a sustainable way, so that it has a positive impact on both human health and the environment, is a matter that is close to his heart, says [...] Ivory Coast because it grows a wide range of crops, and has reached a stage in its infrastructure and technicity that can make it a reference for neighbouring [...] growth rate of 7-10 % and is expected to boom in the near future. The export of tropical fruit is big business here and it is mainly destined for European

• Protect your crop when temperatures drop: The benefits of early crop protection

  December 27, 2024

  during winter can lead to healthier crops, improved yields, and a more resilient agricultural system overall, that is what is means to be in control with Koppert [...] fungal overwintering inoculum with 80% to 90% Reducing disease pressure In addition to pests, winter is also a critical time for managing diseases that [...] active force able to start controlling the pests that come out of hibernation. Capirel against codling moth in orchards Capirel contributes to a reduction of

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 13, 2022

  an ICM system is quite complex and requires a long-term vision. Your soil is your most important asset: keeping it healthy gives your crop extra production [...] Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection [...] ‘Integrated Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and

• New year, new season: a good start.

  January 3, 2017

  strictly adhered to, the shelf life of the product Mirical has been extended by 100%. That is a result to be proud of.’ Koppert indicates that it will continue [...] Mirical now has a longer shelf life thanks to changes to the production and logistical process Last year, Koppert started up a special investigative process [...] process in order to improve the quality of its product Mirical. This resulted in a doubling of the shelf life, which brings particular advantages in longer

• V10: A biological against PepMV

  September 5, 2019

  ‘You can compare V10 to a flu vaccination.’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘V10 is used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There [...] V10 is a natural crop protection agent developed by Valto and distributed by Koppert Biological Systems. V10 is used to prevent the emergence of the virulent [...] mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This twofold protection is what distinguishes us from our competitors’. Since its introduction

• Trianum-P as a cornerstone in the fight against Stemphylium

  March 26, 2026

  conviction is built: seeing is believing.” Raising awareness. Growers need to understand that Trianum-P is not a quick fix, but a system component: “You’re investing [...] brown spot is so difficult to control? Stemphylium differs from scab in that it has a more aggressive infection mechanism. A spore can germinate 6 to 7 times [...] opportunities to infect the crop. A single period of favoruable conditions is enough to start a chain of infections. “You get stuck in a vicious cycle

• Effective Strategies to Control Thrips and Whitefly in Greenhouses

  May 29, 2024

  control Mycotal is an effective solution to control whitefly and thrips and can be easily integrated in your IPM strategy as it’s compatible with a wide range [...] which is tomato-spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly transmitted by Frankliniella occidentalis . Whiteflies – big impact on plant growth A Whitefly is a moth-like [...] The late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs of both species are upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel. Upon hatching