• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  row systems. 'There is the towed version of Natutec Drive that can be drawn behind a moving vehicle, a fully autonomous pipe rail, and a module that can be [...] alternatives. 'I think a tool like Natutec Drive answers perfectly to these demands and current trends. Natutec Drive is essentially a tool to apply predatory [...] Natutec Drive is also being used by soft fruit grower, Keelings, in Ireland. Their farm manager, Dennis Keny: 'Natutec Drive is working like a dream so far

• Koppert involved in new project aiming for sustainable control of poultry red mite

  April 10, 2019

  number is even more dramatic worldwide. In addition, it is a significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex [...] mite ( Dermanyssus gallinae ). The project is called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of 7 partners: Experimental [...] on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project is to work together towards an Integrated

• Koppert at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025

  May 9, 2025

  24/7. The Digital Assistant is available in the Koppert One portal, that is currently accessible for Dutch customers. With a phased roll-out of Koppert [...] horticulture technology. This year, our team proudly presents a new innovation: Natutec Airobreez – a handheld blower developed for the effective and gentle [...] new industry standard Launched earlier this year, this handheld blower is setting a new industry standard. Its unique gentle airflow ensures natural enemies

• Linflowers wants to eliminate the need for chemicals all year round

  September 5, 2019

  biological crop protection is not exactly a choice without consequences; there are in fact far-reaching consequences. After all, success is not limited to the [...] cultivation of cut Chrysanthemums? A balanced soil food web is desirable, because that makes the plant more resilient. It is also important to reduce the release [...] that. Our ultimate ambition is to be able to refrain from using chemicals throughout the year. When all is said and done, this is what both the market and

• Biological pesticides and fungicides – The natural way to control pests and diseases in outdoor crops

  August 10, 2023

  these biocontrol methods is lengthy, even though they are demonstrably effective and safe. We have successfully registered a wide range of biological [...] diseases with Trianum As a result of these efforts, many countries have since approved the use of Trianum ( Trichoderma harzianum T-22 ) in a number of outdoor [...] outdoor vegetables and row crops. Paolo: “The efficacy of Trianum is comparable to that of a chemical fungicide, but whereas chemicals put stress on the plant

• In control of pests in outdoor crops

  May 3, 2024

  the use of chemical pesticides and insecticides, a holistic integrated pest management (IPM) approach is becoming crucial for continued access to markets [...] Rhyzobug ( Rhyzobius lophanthae ) is one of the most recent additions to our portfolio for outdoor crops. This predatory beetle is the natural enemy of armoured [...] biocontrol at soil level, Koppert offers a powerful combination of biocontrol agents. Beneficial nematodes act as a highly effective biological pesticide

• Koppert improves biological control of thrips

  June 19, 2017

  company has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The sachet is narrower and slightly [...] even greater security for growers as a beneficial they can rely on every day.’ Fully compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil that forms to [...] A blueprint for successful thrips control A newly patented sachet for the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii , now makes it possible to combat thrips

• Koppert sponsor of The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

  October 27, 2021

  retailers for food that is free of chemical residues in this region is high.’ Unique ‘living’ cone The Netherlands Pavilion is a showcase of how Dutch companies [...] together to create solutions to global problems. Created as a circular climate system – a biotope - with a 18-metre-high conical tower that dominates the central [...] has signed up as a sponsor of ‘The Netherlands Pavilion’ at the international Expo 2020 Dubai. ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ is the expo’s theme

• Koppert Mexico reports successful biocontrol in papaya

  July 5, 2023

  trials with biocontrol has encouraged a large number of farmers to step over to our natural products.’ There is a growing demand for papaya for the export [...] successful biocontrol in papaya Mexico is the biggest exporter of papaya with up to 44% of the global market, so it is little wonder that farmers do their [...] ’ Koppert Mexico reports that biocontrol in papaya has seen a 70% reduction in whitefly, a 50% reduction in aphids and an awesome 100% in spider mite.

• Air France KLM Martinair welcomes Koppert Biological Systems to its Sustainable Aviation Fuel programme

  May 31, 2021

  SAF is a jet fuel made from renewable sources such as cooking oil and a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel that reduces carbon emissions by a minimum [...] minimum of 75%. It is blended with conventional fossil fuel and can be used by all aircraft engines. Koppert is a pioneering Dutch company that prioritises [...] agreement under which we will purchase a full year of sustainable aviation fuel, thereby reducing our carbon dioxide to a level comparable to emissions from