• 'Countryside, the Future' opened on 20-02-2020

  March 2, 2020

  goal of Countryside, The Future is to create impact. The exposition itself ends in August 2020, but the effects of what will be exposed in New York will [...] Dutch horticultural sector illustrates what the future of food and food production look like . Countryside, The Future is organized by Troy Conrad Therrien [...] the world that the production of healthy, affordable and sustainable food is already feasible. Private sector involvement Various horticultural companies

• A year of impact for the Koppert Foundation

  June 28, 2024

  continued with established projects. ‘What we aim for is not merely financial support, but also our added value, which is our knowledge on solutions for sustainable [...] they believed were necessary, and it even brings them a higher yield. This is what we hope to achieve; that the farmers themselves become ambassadors of e [...] sustainable farming. An example is our project with Heifer to improve cardamom production by smallholder farmers in Guatemala. Together with our distributor

• Knowing & recognizing

  guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and [...] ics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects

• Koppert takes part in Jungle Talks webinar on 23 February

  February 20, 2019

  Topic: Global career ideas in horticulture What does the future of international horticulture look like, and how to attract talent to ensure the continuous [...] State University as part of 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

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It [...] consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good supply chain for the raw materials is key. We have constantly upgraded and refined their [...] solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are

• Onion fly season 2024: Growers limit damage with beneficial nematodes

  September 18, 2024

  not too late, and while the soil is moist. ‘Timing is crucial,’ adds Frank. ‘As a grower, you need to know exactly what is happening in your crop. By conducting [...] can accurately predict the timing of these flights, which is roughly the same each year. What surprised us was the high pest pressure so early in the season [...] end-of-season population in a few weeks, which is an indicator of next season’s initial population. The outlook is positive.’ The timely application of beneficial

• Tobacco aphid

  East and is a key pest of tobacco crops in both the United States and South America. The tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) is also encountered [...] closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid . It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids ( Myzus persicae subsp. nicotianae ) can also [...] and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early

• Koppert at Fruit Logistica – join us on the road to a healthy future

  January 10, 2020

  happy to explain what we could do for you. Hall 1.2 – stand D-10 In the market for fruit and vegetables clean, safe and sustainable produce is absolute priority [...] solutions with advice and knowledge is key for success. Growers need to learn how to work with our products. That's why advise is a key element and that’s why [...] our stand at Fruit Logistica, where we would be more than happy to explain what we could do for you. Join us on the road to a healthy future! Hall 1.2 –

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] if not too dry, is always good. Heavy clay soil is also not optimum for nematodes. In this case, repeated applications are needed. What are the optimal [...] • Relative humidity is high (>75%); early mornings or evenings Solar radiation is low; early mornings or evenings Temperature is ideally within 15°C –

• Beetles

  fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of [...] support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of [...] hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350,000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form