• ''The spider mites were eradicated in a very short space of time''

  May 31, 2021

  challenge. We will have to wait and see how the predatory mites behave when the spider mite population is higher than in the autumn. I’m interested to see [...] as voracious then and capable of curbing the spider mite population and whether they will maintain their vitality until the end of the cultivation period [...] Berries in Zuilichem, was one of the first to observe the power of Spidex Vital last winter. At the beginning of December, the predatory mites were released

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 29, 2023

  to this crisis is the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost [...] Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] , between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, a significant

• CABI and Koppert sign agreement on training plant doctors in Kenya

  March 23, 2018

  knowledge and skills related to Integrated Pest and Disease Management in small holder farms. CABI and Koppert were also presented with a cheque from the Koppert [...] accepted the € 32.500,- cheque handed by Ed Moerman (executive manager, Koppert Foundation). This sum enables the development of the curriculum and some pilot [...] CABI (Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International) and Koppert Biological Systems signed an agreement to formalize the joint effort for organizing

• Koppert expands in North America to enhance service continuity and reliability

  November 1, 2024

  years in the region. These bio-factories, located in California and Michigan, USA, and Querétaro, Mexico, have expanded the production, packaging, and distribution [...] open new markets Koppert operates the largest bumblebee production facilities on the continent in the United States and Mexico, where it produces three species [...] Chrysopa-L and Chrysopa-E ), and Dalotia coriaria ( Atheta ), which effectively control local pests and facilitate entry into new markets and crops. Ac

• Soil-borne diseases in row crops: A growing threat to crop health and yield

  March 10, 2025

  control soil-borne diseases and promote plant growth at the same time. Triario is such a proven solution for preventing and controlling soil-borne diseases [...] or stunted growth and plant wilting, resulting in plant- and yield losses. Proactive management is essential to minimizing losses and ensuring optimal crop [...] crops such as corn, soybean, and wheat. Every crop depends on healthy root systems for efficient water and nutrient uptake, and any disruption can significantly

• Ten striking facts about the tomato leaf miner moth Tuta absoluta

  September 23, 2020

  . In a temperate climate, the moth cannot survive outside the greenhouses, thus, the warmer the environment, the bigger the problem. These moths prefer [...] chilense , and Solanum nigrum. The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves [...] insect-parasitic nematodes . The product Entonem (the nematode Steinernema feltiae ) is sprayed on the leaf and penetrates the caterpillar through a natural

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

  November 3, 2023

  practices and providing essential education. The agricultural industry in the region is on the rise, primarily to meet the food needs of the local population [...] prioritized the inclusion of organic matter in all crops, banning the use of fire for land clearance, and promoting composting and the use of chicken litter [...] crops grow and livestock are tended to. It serves as a beacon of hope and knowledge for young, aspiring farmers from the surrounding villages and from all

• Launching Koppert's first Sustainability Report: Understanding the present, moving Future Forward

  October 4, 2024

  ‘Sustainability is the cornerstone of Koppert’s mission and vision, and we recognize that our actions leave a lasting impact beyond horticulture and agriculture [...] us to strengthen and refine our business practices. We are committed to prioritizing the well-being of both the planet and society, and we will continue [...] y practices and reporting mechanisms. By aligning our strategies with the upcoming CSRD regulations, our aim is to set a benchmark in the industry for

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

  December 20, 2021

  in significant savings for the water authorities processing the sludge,” says Noppeney. The research and development for the extraction of Kaumera from [...] within the National Kaumera Development Program (NKOP). The program is a collaboration between the Dutch Water Authorties Vallei en Veluwe and Rijn en [...] research initiator at the company, is involved in the project: “Kaumera appears to be a good and sustainable replacement for the seaweed we use as raw

• Linflowers wants to eliminate the need for chemicals all year round

  September 5, 2019

  premises the European tarnished plant bug , the common nettle capsid, and the common green capsid – cause the most problems and although Koppert is hard at [...] ultimate ambition is to be able to refrain from using chemicals throughout the year. When all is said and done, this is what both the market and society expressly [...] crop protection and now spider mites and thrips – the most notable pests – are practically a thing of the past. The brothers David and Rochus van Tuijl