• Cedress and Trianum, the winning combination to control seed & soil-borne diseases in carrots

  October 3, 2024

  biocontrol with Trianum and Cedress for the complete carrot lifecycle, that is what is means to be in control with Koppert. [...] One of the dominant diseases developing during storage in Northern Europe is Acrothecium rot. Acrothecium rot causes irregularly shaped, brown to dark [...] against a wide variety of diseases and work complementary to each other. Trianum is effective against a wide range of soil-borne diseases, like cavity spot, Pythium

• Koppert Biological Systems partner of Resilience Food Stories

  February 24, 2021

  ty, meaning working with nature to produce food. Our goal is to inspire amazement about what this involves. This means that we give a platform to farmers [...] and more resilient around the world. Storytelling Resilience Food Stories is the brainchild of photographer Ruud Sies and creative producer Hanneke van [...] wondered why people aren't more aware of this. By Dutch standards, Koppert is an iconic company. Why don't we know about this?' This inspired Ruud and Hanneke

• Returning favourites and new innovations: Registration opens for Koppert’s Outdoor Experience Centre

  May 15, 2024

  production system, organic or conventional, is growing. When people visit the Outdoor Experience Centre, they see that it is not a matter of either or, but that [...] well as policy makers. “The entire value chain was represented, which is exactly what we like to see,” says Frank. “We are prepared to answer any questions [...] successful first season that drew some 300 visitors, the Outdoor Experience Centre is back. Frank Druyff, account manager at Koppert, gives a preview of this year’s

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

  December 27, 2024

  improved yields, and a more resilient agricultural system overall, that is what is means to be in control with Koppert. [...] and Capirel both contain the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae which is very effective at low temperatures and targets various pests including fly [...] Mycotal , containing the entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium Ve6 is also highly effective in colder temperatures and controls whitefly , thrips

• Biocontrol: proven success in row crops

  October 18, 2024

  disease, stronger plants and increased yields for your row crops, that is what it means to be in control with Koppert. [...] food security. Biocontrol’s potential in building global food security Maize is the leading cereal in terms of production volume and global human food consumption [...] worldwide. Soybeans represented 59% of the world's oilseed production and is one of the most important animal feed ingredients. Global soybean production

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: for a sustainable chain

  October 26, 2018

  ‘Minimal chemicals, maximum quality' is what it says on the cover of the GreenGuard ornamentals brochure. This sentence is as clear-cut as it gets. Dümmen Orange [...] ornamentals chain even more sustainable. The ambitions that these two giants share is immense. The developments that first happened in the vegetable horticulture [...] pelargoniums, roses, anthuriums, poinsettia, and a number of standard plants. ‘It is our goal to eventually apply GreenGuard to all our products,’ says Manuela

• Koppert Sustainability Report 2023

  trust is not just a choice; it is a necessity for success. In 2023, we embarked on a transformative journey that challenges us to look beyond what we do [...] paramount. Sustainability is part of our DNA. It is deeply ingrained in our business model and our culture. Our business is united through its shared values [...] They are motivated to contribute in some way, no matter what their role is in our organization.’ What do you want Koppert to accomplish in the coming years

• Recognising the power of agriculture

  November 22, 2022

  climate. What’s at stake? COP27 occurs at a time when agricultural practices are becoming increasingly unsustainable. Today's agricultural sector is characterised [...] use of chemical pesticides for crop protection , which is critical for meeting this demand, is likely to grow with it, leading to a greater intensification [...] the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that agriculture is responsible for 31% of all human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, the primary

• Brockhoff Rozen: 'we'll never stop using NatuGro'

  March 5, 2018

  I see nothing but progress. By far the biggest difference is in the beds where NatuGro is administered continuously, so where the products are applied [...] 'The crops are stronger above ground as well. Mildew is far less severe now.' The rose grower is at an advanced stage of using biological crop protection [...] no longer a problem and thrips is kept in check with the help of Amblydromalus limonicus . The most troublesome pest is the mealy bug, which Cryptobug

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 26, 2018

  legislators reacted to this paper? ‘It is still unclear at this stage, but we all hope they will support it. Pressure is being exerted from various quarters [...] welcomed at the recent ABIM meeting? ‘Positively. Instead of pointing out what is wrong about the current PPP legislation, something new has been introduced [...] s tools for the management of pests and diseases, and that is great! The current system is completely unreliable. This new proposal points towards precise