Cultivating sustainability: The Koppert Foundation's impact on Ebenezer Agricultural Training Centre

thrilled to be part of this project's success. As Johannette Klapwijk, the leader of the Koppert Foundation, affirms, ‘These types of projects ensure that [...] that the young farmers not only develop practical skills but also a deep sense of responsibility towards the environment and their communities. Pest Management: [...] impact on their communities. One of the most significant achievements at Ebenezer has been the effective management of pests, particularly the notorious

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and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation [...] major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam

Natupol Excel – Bee Vision: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

9 February 2017 for the innovation of the year. A panel of experts consisting of representatives from all levels of the fresh produce trade has selected [...] Nature We must reduce the use of chemical crop protection agents, reduce the use of fertilizers, and achieve higher yields of better quality products if we [...] Bee Vision Intensive research into the sight of bumblebees has shown that their vision is different to that of humans. This simple discovery has led to this

Forever Plants: getting closer to the best environment for plants

years at Forever Plants, the four-hectare potted plant farm of the Persoon families in the west of the Netherlands. Around the year 2000, the farm joined the [...] thrips population has increased and is demanding more of our attention. Forever Plants uses a range of measures to keep thrips under control: gauze in the [...] There are still too many differences in the quality of the starting material, with the quality of the root system in particular showing considerable variation

Tropical garden in the Netherlands

tiled hall of the Omnium in Goes, the Netherlands, with its slight smell of chlorine, gives no hint that just one floor up, on the roof of the swimming [...] plants a bit of a helping hand.’ Lek adds, ‘Vidi Terrum contains a lot of easily absorbable amino acids.’ Fortafol, which improves the transport of nutrients [...] geckos, turtles, dart frogs, and 430 varieties of plant, which are grown in just 30 to 90 centimetres of soil. Since its opening in 2014, the vegetation

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and little sense in the software reporting these kinds of measurement. The threshold value works as an alarm bell – as soon as the level of infestation [...] accurately, especially in these times of restricted greenhouse access A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things [...] to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager of the 5.5 hectare company owned by Ruud Leerdam

Phytoseiulus persimilis

per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and [...] plants and their tactile sense to find their prey. The developmental stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis are the same as those of spider mites : egg, larva [...] feed on other prey. Feeding behaviour of Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites , but has a preference for

Mode of Action of Koppert Nematodes

Praon volucre

Praon volucre is one of the most abundant parasitoids of many aphid species in Europe. Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: Potato [...] Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Praon volucre At a temperature of 22°C Praon volucre females can lay 500 eggs in Macrosiphum euphorbiae over a period of 18 days [...] it and sticking the end of the label back onto the label Turn the lid until the small holes align with the opening The dosage of Aphiscout depends on climate

Aphelinus abdominalis

the biological control of various aphid species. The parasitic wasp Aphelinus abdominalis is used for the biological control of the following pests: Potato [...] soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphelinus abdominalis The