• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 22, 2022

  Program, resulting in a reduction of our CO2 footprint by 250 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2021 8500 tonnes of CO2 compensated via the Gold Standard Foundation and Trees [...] energy in the Netherlands. This will lead up to an estimated reduction of 9000 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2022 Streamlining production processes such as the introduction [...] yields. An increasing number of electric cars are now in use. 75% of the fuel used for transportation of our products by the Dutch fleet is bio diesel HVO30

• Taking part in the Dutch National Bee Strategy

  February 7, 2018

  have taken on the responsibility for more than 70 initiatives that are part of this project for the coming years and will be monitoring the results between [...] especially the wild bee species which are the main pollinators in the Netherlands. More than half the wild bee species are currently on the Red List of threatened [...] Helping beekeepers to improve the health of the honeybee The National Bee Strategy was signed by the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality

• Capsanem controls box tree moth biologically

  June 27, 2019

  perspectalis, to lure the moth. This attracts the male moths to the traps. Not the females that lay eggs and spread the plague. The second step is to use Capsanem [...] measure, the cocoons of hibernating larvae need to be identified and removed from November to March. It is then important to detect the early signs of an attack [...] first sighting of the moth from the Crambidae family, a native to South-East Asia, was made in Germany in 2007. ‘In the past we could only place traps and monitor

• Black root rot of cucurbits

  black stripes. The disease is usually restricted to a few of the roots but in severe cases all roots may be infected. At the final stage of the disease, only [...] are mostly formed around the point of attachment of lateral roots and root hairs. The lesions may grow and encircle the root. The roots become yellow-brown [...] bodies occur more commonly at temperatures of approximately 20 °C whereas at 10 °C the lesions are light-brown. The lesions can be enclosed by pseudostromata:

• Combating vine weevil successfully

  April 19, 2018

  tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] solutions The larvae and pupae of the black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) can be controlled with our beneficial nematodes . Depending on the soil t [...] etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes

• Trianum: new package – same quality

  June 1, 2024

  our brand's vision and the rebranding of our full product portfolio. And although the packaging may be different, you can expect the same trusted quality [...] stress on the plant, Trianum makes the plant more resilient to stress. Additionally, Trianum improves the root system, which enhances the uptake of water and [...] can be dissolved in water and applied via spray and irrigation systems and Trianum-G , granules that are mixed in the soil. Both formulations can be easily

• Six MOU’s signed in Dutch horticulture mission to Kazakhstan

  June 15, 2021

  with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Kazakh Invest. The aim of the mission was to position the Dutch [...] Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan A. Mamin and a round table with Kazakhstani business, chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan [...] supports the development of the sector During the mission official and business circles of Kazakhstan and the Netherlands discussed issues of mutual investment

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  June 17, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] This sentiment echoes through the words of Peter Maes, Chief Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices with [...] aspect of sustainability, but it’s becoming a buzzword these days, and that’s not okay. Thinking long term and prioritizing the wellbeing of the planet

• Verticillium wilt

  with the transpiration stream. As a defence mechanism, the plant produces gum in the vessels. The presence of both the fungus and the gum causes the xylem [...] to recover at night. The symptoms may occur only in parts of the plant. Cutting the stalk horizontally reveals a slight discolouration of the vessels, brown [...] mostly cause wilting of plants. The wilting starts at the lower leaves. These leaves are pale-green, then orange-yellow. In the beginning the plant seems to

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 10, 2024

  In the dynamic landscape of global agriculture, the critical role of efficient pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. For more than [...] pollination portfolio and the fresh look aligns them with our Koppert brand. Bumblebees: Nature's finest pollinators At the heart of effective outdoor pollination [...] practices. As the eagerly anticipated rebranding approaches in Spring 2024, it underscores our dedication to remaining at the forefront of agricultural