• Advancing biological crop protection in outdoor crops in partnership with growers

  September 12, 2023

  resistance and a lack of chemical options. Brazil is one of the largest agricultural markets in the world and a major producer and exporter of grains, sugar, [...] spraying more as a result of the diminishing effect and availability of chemicals, which increases the cost of production. As part of our IPM programme, we [...] understanding how they operate is so important. Growers in the north of the country have different needs than those in the south. The climate is different

• Koppert’s biocontrol at Potato Europe

  August 22, 2022

  its portfolio of biocontrol in row crops at the Potato Europe 2022 fair to be held in Hannover, Germany on 7 and 8 September. Potato Europe is an international [...] about the range of biologicals we can offer for agricultural purposes.’ Koppert’s Trianum-P product, which protects plants against a range of soil-borne diseases [...] basis in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and Germany. The theme this year is ‘Potatoes feed & meet the world’ to promote the potato’s huge potential to

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse [...] gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing factors such as coatings

• Koppert takes part in Jungle Talks webinar on 23 February

  February 20, 2019

  future of international horticulture look like, and how to attract talent to ensure the continuous developments within the company? Just two of the important [...] shades of green: global career ideas in sexy horticulture’. This session will be carried out in cooperation with Ohio State University as part of their [...] their Ohio Program. Please note that the webinar is scheduled to begin at 16.00 EDT on 23 February, so if you are based in Europe it will be an evening session

• Pollination checklist tomato

  hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity (RH) of between 50% and 80% [...] Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Checklist [...] bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) turn brown

• Municipality of Enschede: use of Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar has important gains

  March 9, 2022

  Municipality of Enschede: use of Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar has important gains The Municipality of Enschede started using [...] time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees [...] explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode

• Trichoderma harzianum

  on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] the availability of resources for pathogen growth and reproduction. Parasitism of pathogens: Trichoderma harzianum produces a range of secondary metabolites

• What do resilient plants mean to food production and human health?

  February 17, 2021

  Systems at the end of last year to mark the Year of Plant Health, the series highlights the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health [...] Stories’ is a storytelling platform that shares the wonder and admiration of the series’ creators concerning the developments and possibilities of sustainable [...] the world of sustainable agriculture and horticulture – will be the featured by webinar organizer, Jungle Talks, during the final webinar of a 3-part series

• Cedomon

  a rate of 0,75 L/100 kg of seed. Always check the product label for more information. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert [...] 4-8 ° C: up to 3 months At 20 ° C: a maximum of 3 weeks Do not freeze, otherwise there is a risk of loss of effectiveness! Treated seeds can be stored up [...] spelt seeds. Mode of action Cedomon offers both an immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. How does it work? Cedomon

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture [...] This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to