• Biological control of thrips in leek with Orius

  November 2, 2023

  Natural predator against thrips The Orius predatory bug is a natural predator of thrips and is used in combination with banker plants, Lobularia, which [...] many growers. As a result growers are increasingly searching for alternative methods. Pascal Staaks, Agri Account Manager, states, "A few years ago, we [...] thrips control from the start. When utilizing natural enemies, a preventive approach is crucial to stay ahead of pest insects. "We have conducted trials

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  obvious that Koppert is already making a positive impact, we observe a trend where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced by [...] solutions have is complex as nature is unpredictable and responds differently at different locations, soils, crops and years. Nevertheless, it is important [...] resulted in a strategy and a definition. The definitions that reflect our positive impact on biodiversity: Our products originate from nature A rich biodiverse

• Forever Plants: getting closer to the best environment for plants

  April 30, 2020

  how having the right approach is an important key to success. And in 2020, it is also essential that the entire chain is sustainable and cooperates. ‘All [...] easy to control in these crops with a combination of biological and chemical corrections. Western flower thrips is a different story, as it always has been [...] the urgency.’ That the end product is made by the entire chain makes perfect sense to Mart van Holsteijn. If your aim is to improve the end product and strengthen

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

  January 11, 2024

  growing pesticide resistance and a lack of chemical options. Brazil is one of the largest agricultural markets in the world and a major producer and exporter [...] Gain a deep understanding of growers’ challenges, develop a portfolio that meets their needs and demonstrate the value of our solutions in the field. With [...] fibers and other commodities. As a result of the widespread and long-term use of pesticides and insecticides, resistance is on the rise and growers have access

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  September 21, 2020

  and other insects from a tractor or other suitable vehicle. Customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment Natutec Drive is a tool with patented technology [...] various carrier materials from a moving vehicle via ventilated air tubes to the crop. The essential part of Natutec Drive is a ‘box’ with tubes that effectively [...] have a growing number of testimonials from our customers. During the development of this technology, great care was taken to ensure that this is a healthy

• Koppert registers new biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  integrated in a chemical program, has a comparable efficacy to a full chemical programme. As a standalone product it can often compete with a chemical program [...] protection when most synthetic fungicides are not available. Noli is a spray suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. [...] Protection Products) is a rigorous process and can take years to complete. For this reason, the number of PPP registered products on the market is still relatively

• Trianum Brochure

  If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around [...] by Jan Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to find a natural solution [...] how Trianum works, check out this video. What is Trianum Competition for space and nutrients Trianum is a biofungicide based upon the unique fungus Trichoderma

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

  May 30, 2023

  truly comes to life. A business, not a testing ground ‘A visit to the Outdoor Experience Centre is a visit to a business, not a testing ground,’ says [...] Outdoor Experience Centre , a partnership between Koppert and De Bruycker Agro, will open to the public on May 30. De Bruycker Agro is a fully operational 100-hectare [...] thrips in a variety of crops, a combination of beneficial insects and banker plants are used. Also on display at the Outdoor Experience Centre is the application

• The RISE Foundation Project: “The Future of crop protection in Europe”

  May 19, 2020

  change is unavoidable A description of ways to go through a transitional development path Policy recommendations The key question that is addressed is whether [...] whether there is a need to change the current production system? The answer is evident that the current system is not sustainable and that a new food production [...] the Environment. A system change is required that would restore natural protection and resilience. A study was set up on how to make such a transition work

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  March 7, 2024

  with a few or even a single hectare to learn what biological crop protection can do for them. Throughout the year, they followed our protocols for a range [...] much value our products add, in a wide range of conditions that you simply cannot reproduce in the lab. That is what is so powerful about these trials.’ [...] with conventional solutions, resulting in a higher quality harvest. By fall, the tomato harvest had come to a close, and results of the trials with Trianum