• Gaining a market position in Western Europe from Italy's deep south

  September 24, 2018

  after being sprayed with chemical substances. ‘The colour of the leaves has improved, the stems are of higher quality and stronger, and the crop is more [...] how the effects of biological crop protection are visible soon after the start of a new crop: the young plants are not stressed like they used to be after [...] fifteen hectares of which are equipped with grow lamps. The heating system runs on methane gas; the electricity and CO2 generated are used in the greenhouses

• The advantages of early adoption of biological crop protection

  February 1, 2024

  The use of chemical pesticides is under pressure due to a variety of reasons. From environmental concerns and stricter regulations to the decreasing efficacy [...] Solution for pest resistance to chemicals The decreasing efficacy of chemical pesticides due to the development of resistance in pests is a pressing concern [...] crop protection at this stage, growers can proactively address the development of pest resistance. This involves implementing a variety of beneficials that

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• Attracker

  concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label Shake [...] Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection [...] according to the user instruction of that product. Dosage Outdoor crops: 2-4 litres/ha Protected crops: 100-200 ml per 100 litre of water (0.1-0.2%). Compatibility

• Visit Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre to discover the potential of biocontrol for outdoor crops

  May 30, 2023

  for outdoor crops, visitors of the Outdoor Experience Centre venture into the field. Here, the potential of biological crop protection truly comes to life [...] explains Lauren Holtslag, manager Agri at Koppert Netherlands. ‘The company is unique because of the wide range of conventional and organic crops,’ says [...] a combination of beneficial insects and banker plants are used. Also on display at the Outdoor Experience Centre is the application of biostimulants like

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are [...] vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica than Swirski-Mite at low temperatures

• Rabobank and Koppert Biological Systems partnering for sustainable financing for the second time

  July 19, 2021

  says Berry Marttin, member of the Rabobank Executive Board. ‘In the upcoming decades one of the biggest challenges for the world is to produce twice as [...] world together’ The Rabobank’s Sustainable Funding Framework is the result of Rabobank’s ongoing efforts to link sustainability with the way the bank is funded [...] Paribas, ABN AMRO and ING also participated on the deal and strongly supported the sustainable character of it. ‘The sustainability targets which we as a company

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within [...] innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across [...] Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 15, 2021

  Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital will be launched at February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week 13 for the rest of our customers worldwide . Spidex [...] eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy.' Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red colour of Spidex mites [...] Koppert Biological Systems by the company’s founder, Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international

• World Environment Day – Ecosystem Restoration

  June 4, 2021

  A decade of ecosystem restoration will be launched by the United Nations on Saturday, World Environment Day. The vitality and diversity of Earth’s ecosystems [...] ecosystems are the basis of human prosperity and well-being, yet we are degrading these precious resources in alarming ways. The UN Decade of Ecosystem R [...] to land restoration through the lens of the UN’s SDGs: In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals offered the world a blueprint towards achieving