• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using this natural solution that is rapidly replacing limited [...] pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market [...] to the plants as the soil is wet and the solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy to apply. In addition, it was a huge advantage not to have

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  muscarium) , is a powerful entomopathogenic fungus for controlling whiteflies, particularly in tomato crops. This biological control agent employs a multifaceted [...] to pesticides has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as [...] accurate identification of whitefly species is crucial because Tobacco whiteflies ( Bemisia tabaci ) require a different management strategy compared to

• Combating the oak processionary caterpillar requires a combined approach

  May 4, 2021

  night. As they leave their nest, they form a row, or a procession; the behaviour that gives this creature its name. During the late summer, the caterpillars [...] protection from enemies. If the weather is too warm, the caterpillars will make a nest on the ground where it's a bit cooler. Moths emerge from the pupae [...] have been getting worse making control a top priority, especially in European countries. Koppert recommends a dual strategy in which the caterpillars

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips [...] we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] quickly bring Montdo Ulti-Mite to market. Today, Montdo Ulti-Mite is a key component of a pest management system, where multiple predators work together to

• Working together for a healthy and resilient plant

  July 8, 2021

  Plant Health Improving the health and resilience of a crop growing in a stone wool substrate is a particularly tough challenge. Microorganisms – especially [...] which is about responding to the needs of the plant and creating balance. There is a lot of focus on the climate in Plant Empowerment, but we take a broader [...] Saint-Gobain Cultilene cooperate closely in Plant Empowerment A plant that is in balance is strong and healthy. Plant Empowerment implementation partners

• A year of impact for the Koppert Foundation

  June 28, 2024

  organizational structure In 2022, the Foundation established a governance structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated [...] aim for is not merely financial support, but also our added value, which is our knowledge on solutions for sustainable farming. An example is our project [...] distributor Popoyan we set up a programme which considerably improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  close to flowering. Now is the time to choose the right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy [...] with extra energy and elements needed for a good yield and high quality. Vidi Terrum contains plant extracts with a sophisticated composition of amino acids [...] and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this

• Healthy seed: the basis for a healthy crop

  May 6, 2024

  cereal crops from diseases? For all crops, healthy seed is the basis of a healthy crop. We have a powerful and 100% organic product that protects seeds against [...] protect crops from them? A tip of the hat: with Cerall , Koppert's powerful and biological seed treatment. Wide range of diseases A wide range of fungal diseases [...] affected the winter wheat season. As a result, wheat seeding was often impossible, and growers postponed it. As a result, seedlings emerged later due to

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  the soil, we nourish beneficial fungi and bacteria, creating a vibrant soil food web that is fundamental for human sustenance. Overuse of artificial fertilizers [...] security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil heath In our relentless pursuit of fostering healthy soils, we take a multi-faceted [...] contributing to a more robust soil structure. Our biostimulants, along with several of our Plant Protection Product solutions, play a pivotal role in improving

• Testimony: the V10 vaccine is once again used against the Pepino mosaic virus

  September 11, 2020

  apply the vaccine by rubbing one leaf per plant, using a sponge soaked in V10 . This is quite a time consuming technique, but we consider it efficient [...] bunches unsuitable for sale. We were forced to dispose of a large quantity. Following this bad season, a new adviser told us about the V10 vaccine, which we [...] order: we ordered the vaccine just a week in advance, and it was there in time for planting. This responsiveness is an advantage over the competitor vaccine