• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  March 7, 2024

  of biofungicide Trianum in a wide range of crops. In fields treated with Trianum, there were few early symptoms of Rhizoctonia in potato. Over the next few [...] worth, explains Felipe. In the end, the occurrence of Rhizoctonia in fields treated with Trianum was just 9.4% compared to 19.2% in fields treated with c [...] for seed treatment in wheat, micro-organisms to improve soil health in corn and soybean, and our predatory mites against spider mites in tomato, citrus and

• Effective pest control in outdoor crops with Koppert’s natural enemies

  February 7, 2024

  are also highly effective in combatting pests in outdoor crops, offering a viable and safe alternative to chemical solutions. In recent years, more and more [...] plays an important role in our approach. we test our solutions in demo fields, then we partner with growers to apply our products in their fields. The results [...] armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use,” explains Jenette. “Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them, some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in a corner where leaves overlap or in other places. The leaf rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves [...] Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do

• Bacteria, fungi, and viruses essential for improving sustainability in crop protection

  December 2, 2021

  developed, and implemented in practice. ‘In this book, experts from around the world describe numerous solutions found in nature to prevent and combat [...] Experts present the current status of biological crop protection in new book In its Farm to Fork Strategy, the EU sets strict requirements for the use [...] biological crop protection entails. In ‘Microbial bioprotectants for plant disease management’ international experts involved in research institutes and producers

• Koppert teams up for first automated lettuce farm in the UAE

  June 9, 2020

  vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year [...] Jiffy and Koppert Biological Systems – each of them experts in their fields. Launched in 2016, the Armela Farms’ R&D has spent more than two years looking [...] diseases and more. Their first harvest was in August 2018 and Armela Farms have now achieved an increase of more 250% in production since that date. The facility

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

  May 19, 2020

  others, to discuss that a change is needed in agriculture and crop protection. Not just in agriculture, but also in areas that have a strong influence on land [...] Changes are also occurring in these fields and need to happen in order to have a healthy human population and keep the planet in balance. The extensive report [...] is reflected in a report that will be presented on April 20 to policymakers. It will also be circulated to more than 10,000 stakeholders in the agriculture

• In search of the relationship between NatuGro and nitrogen release

  June 27, 2019

  used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve a similar increase in production [...] Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production [...] use NatuGro have already seen their production levels increase three years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15%

• Natupol bumblebees - keeping cool and working hard in the heat!

  August 29, 2016

  conditions for bumblebees in greenhouses, and the application of Natupol hives in seed crops. The final programme in the series in October will be about the [...] right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The Natupol box ensures [...] partially burry the hive underground. In extreme heat, even to add drip irrigation to bring down temperatures in the hive. In China, some growers build a temporary

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

  April 15, 2016

  prevalent pests and their natural enemies in the lead roles. The close-up visual material shows how pests develop in the crop and how natural enemies combat [...] combat them. Fascinating scenes are taking place in nature all the time, but most of the encounters between insects and mites, for example, cannot be seen [...] growers, agricultural consultants, academic institutions and those interested in sustainable solutions for the production of food and flowers. Koppert feels

• Koppert acquires BUG creating the largest biocontrol company in Latin America

  December 19, 2017

  strengthening its position in the macro-biological crop protection market in Latin America. Both companies are based in Piraciacaba, in the Brazilian state of [...] is a pioneer in biological control in Brazil and is internationally recognized for its innovative work with macroorganisms in professional agriculture. BUG's [...] company Itaforte Bioproduto, involved in the Biological Control of pests and diseases in agriculture since 1996. In 2014, the company acquired Manejo Agrícola