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Koppert partners with Amoéba to launch innovative biofungicide solution

BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, The Netherlands, CHASSIEU, France – Koppert, the world market leader in biological crop protection and Amoéba an industrial Greentech company are proud to announce their intention to partner to introduce an innovative biofungicide to the market. This global collaboration was formalized on Thursday with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Amoéba specializes in the development of natural microbiological solutions based

Protect your crop when temperatures drop: The benefits of early crop protection

As the agricultural calendar shifts into winter, many growers focus on preparing for the next growing season. However, the winter months are critical for implementing effective crop protection strategies. Early crop protection in overwintering crops can significantly enhance plant health , optimise yields, and reduce the risks of pest and disease outbreaks in spring. Preventing pest infestations Winter can be a deceptive time for crops, as many

A collaborative effort to advance sustainable agriculture in Burundi: A visit from the ambassador of Burundi

This week, the Koppert Foundation hosted a visit from the Ambassador of Burundi, H.E. Mrs. Isabelle Ndahayo. Organized in collaboration with CABI, the visit aimed to explore and promote biocontrol solutions - for both commercial and non-commercial purposes - to address Burundi's agricultural challenges and promote plant health . Burundi, one of the world’s poorest nations, presents a unique opportunity to leapfrog the traditional reliance on chemical

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

"How can we possibly explain to our children and grandchildren that we once sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted

Natutec Airobreez: a new standard in application devices for biocontrol

We proudly unveil the Natutec Airobreez , a cutting-edge application device designed to offer our customers enhanced precision, efficiency, and labor savings in distributing beneficial organisms in their crops. Tailored for low to mid-tech covered environments, Airobreez is suitable for any crop utilizing biological control. A new standard for handheld blowers The Airobreez is a handheld blower that uses a unique gentle airflow to disperse

Overwintering pests: diapause or hibernation and the wait for spring

When the weather turns cold, we tuck away in the coziest spot we can find. Similarly, pests in their environment do the same, hiding in warm spots, overwintering in a state of diapause or hibernation, as they wait for spring. Diapause is a crucial adaptation for many insect species, allowing them to survive in environments that would otherwise be unfavorable due to factors such as food shortages and cold temperatures. During diapause, an insect's

Comprehensive vineyard protection against mealybugs

For the year 2022/2023, global grape production amounted to about 27.9 million metric tons. This figure show that protecting grape harvest are a central concern for growers across the globe and biocontrol has an important role to play. Highly effective mealybug control Koppert’s products Citripar and Cryptobug are key tools that grape growers must include in their IPM strategy. In the fight against vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ), Citripar (

Protecting onion harvest with biological crop protection

An estimated 93,226,400 tonnes of onions are produced per year around the world, making onions the second most consumed vegetable globally after potatoes. Protecting onion harvests thus has a large impact on global food security. Recent trial results show that Koppert’s products Trianum and Capirel are key biological control agents against bean seed fly and onion fly that can contribute towards a successful IPM strategy for onions. High efficacy in

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