• Koppert unveils its Future Forward sustainability strategy

  June 5, 2024

  In a move towards a greener future, Koppert, a global leader in sustainable cultivation solutions, unveils its comprehensive sustainability strategy, ‘Future [...] Koppert embraces a company-wide transformation aimed at integrating sustainability into every facet of its operations. ‘Sustainability is a strategic imperative [...] ‘Future Forward – A path for a sustainable tomorrow.’ This initiative marks an important moment in the company's 57-year legacy, propelling it towards

• Doetinchem: biological control of the oak processionary moth

  March 8, 2022

  Koppert’s nematode product Entonem . A major advantage is that the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In [...] management became necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We [...] Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure

• Satisfied customers for Yug-Agro thanks to biological crop protection

  December 18, 2017

  only alternative to chemicals.' A good strategy Mastering biological crop protection is hard work, and success depends on a number of factors, according to [...] beneficials, biological crop protection is impossible. Another equally important factor is developing and implementing a good strategy.' Very satisfied customers [...] Yug-Agro for any questions or challenges the company may have. Thrips is a tricky opponent. Yug-Agro uses the predatory mite Amblyseius swirski ( Swirski-Mite

• Sportnem leaflet

  on the package. Store in a dark place at 2-6°C. 03-2023 Pre and post irrigation requires an adjuvant. A soil conditioner is recommended. When possible [...] (European) cockchafer (Melolontha melolontha), also known as the May bug is a large brown chafer of 25-30 mm length, with characteristic forked antennae [...] There are different species. The European crane fly Tipula paludosa, which is present throughout the northern hemisphere has one generation per year and

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scales

  February 19, 2024

  500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug [...] Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armoured scales in their crops. The [...] The species is proving to be effective in a number of outdoor crops that include citrus, grapes, blackberries, kiwi and mango. Armoured scales suck cell

• Unprecedented journey for future leaders

  July 17, 2018

  25-40 years old from around the globe, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a leading position at a futureproof producer of ornamentals . The [...] language during the course is English and floricultural managers from around the globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure [...] and Rabobank, is organizing the first edition of the Pro Manager Mastercourse – Floriculture. The course (28 October to 10 November 2018) is open to future

• Rapid growth in Trianum-G use for outdoor crops

  June 8, 2021

  strong results in carrots. ‘Emergence is better, the plant numbers are higher per metre, there is less loss, and the crop is more uniform. You can see the smaller [...] (Pythium) and lettuce (Fusarium). Beans also benefit from a treatment with Trianum-G. ‘We have seen a positive effect on the uniformity of the crops, on legume [...] Trianum-G. Our product is an attractive alternative to chemical crop protection in more and more crops,’ Frank Druyff adds. Trianum-G is also used to protect

• Beneficial nematodes and natural enemies effectively control pests and diseases in garlic, leek and onion

  October 10, 2023

  When the young garlic plant is already visible, a second application of Trianum is recommended. Then, when the plant has a minimum height of 10 centimeters [...] strategies Koppert is a pioneer in Europe when it comes to the use of vegetable hedges with Lobularia maritima, that offer Orius laevigatus (a natural enemy [...] strategy increases yield by acting on both plant and soil health. Koppert is achieving excellent results in the biological control of pests and diseases

• Koppert advances digital innovation with smarter, context-aware Digital Assistant

  April 7, 2025

  customers. The Digital Assistant is available in the Koppert One portal, that is currently accessible for Dutch customers. With a phased roll-out of Koppert [...] France, Spain, and Italy, the adoption of the Koppert Digital Assistant is following a steady course. Next-level functionalities Building on its core functionality [...] prestigious GreenTech Concept Award 2024, the Digital Assistant has entered a new stage of development. By integrating enriched data and user feedback from

• Recognising the power of agriculture

  November 22, 2022

  pesticides for crop protection , which is critical for meeting this demand, is likely to grow with it, leading to a greater intensification of agriculture [...] stake? COP27 occurs at a time when agricultural practices are becoming increasingly unsustainable. Today's agricultural sector is characterised by an o [...] change, posing a huge risk to global food security. In fact, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that agriculture is responsible for