• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material [...] Systems has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural [...] carrier material for Macro-Mite. From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved formulation

• Limonica: an excellent method for keeping thrips in check

  November 1, 2017

  company is situated on a 1.2-hectare site in Dunnville, Ontario. Two thirds of the company is devoted to growing cut roses. The remaining 4,000 m² is used [...] Antirrhinum. Scott Lindeboom, the couple's eldest son, is in charge of selling to wholesalers. Ben Lindeboom is responsible for crop protection and greenhouse [...] crops. These chemicals did a reasonable job of controlling thrips, but the spider mite problem eventually got out of hand. 'A new chemical agent hit the

• End of Season at the Outdoor Experience Centre

  September 22, 2023

  solutions. Collaboration The Outdoor Experience Centre is a collaboration with De Bruycker Agro, a unique and fully operational 100-hectare farm specialised [...] Koppert's solutions. "You find yourself on a real farm, not a testing ground," says Koen de Bruycker. "Our focus is on doing things right. We invest only in [...] applying as many solutions as possible in our various crops. Achieving results is a priority, but we also want to contribute to Koppert's goal of bringing more

• Koppert will be participating at GreenTech Amsterdam 2024

  May 3, 2024

  Insights: A Pragmatic & Realistic Look at Artificial Intelligence Join Gabriël van der Kruijk, Digital Transformation Manager at Koppert, for a pragmatic [...] Pollination in Hot Climate Conditions Climate change is impacting pollination and crop yields. Join us for a seminar with Remco Huvermann, Paul Arkesteijn (Svensson) [...] GreenTech Award with our Digital Assistant. This innovative tool is designed to be a 24/7 resource for both growers and consultants. By leveraging our

• Online GPE course: How to actively prevent pests

  February 7, 2022

  co-author Jan Voogt will explain how to grow a crop that is optimally resilient to pests and diseases. The fact is that healthy and resilient plants are less [...] Empowerment is an integrated approach to growing crops sustainably in greenhouses by supporting the plant’s balances. The starting point is to stimulate [...] an error occurred! Code: 202604201331008821b067 Event: b11fca200776428291d82a380ebce1ae Online GPE course: How to actively prevent pests Plant Empowerment

• 'EU regulations obstruct biological crop protection'

  November 28, 2019

  protection agents. This is because this does not happen at present. As a result, the availability of sustainable protection agents is lagging behind. In order [...] to be admitted more quickly and affordably." However, there is still a long way to go, as is evident from the interim evaluation set out in the sustainability [...] things, are involved. An important conclusion is that the requirements for such agents are excessively strict in a large number of cases. Consequently, at present

• No visible residue with new nematode formulation

  November 8, 2017

  Wednesday. After a long trajectory of research and development, the company is replacing its clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state [...] released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by a number of weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases). ‘This is because nematodes [...] shore flies, asparagus beetles , leatherjackets and a host of other pests. They are ideal for use in a growing number of important ornamental and food crops

• Digital Assistant nominated for GreenTech Concept Award

  May 13, 2024

  for successful introduction within two years. This innovative tool is designed to be a 24/7 resource for both growers and consultants. By leveraging our [...] collaborate with us in refining this innovation. Your input is crucial in our shared journey towards a more sustainable future. See you at our booth! Mirical [...] Mirical We're also excited to showcase Mirical , which is a biological solution for controlling whiteflies in greenhouses. It uses the predatory bug Macrolophus

• Capsanem controls box tree moth biologically

  June 27, 2019

  tree moth larvae (Cydalima perspectalis). It is recommended that the nematodes are applied when there is a high humidity level around the leaves. This aids [...] have a new curative method to control them, in addition to Bt based products or mating disruption and Trichogrammas (which are only available in a few [...] perspectalis As a preventative measure, the cocoons of hibernating larvae need to be identified and removed from November to March. It is then important

• Koppert ranked leading horticultural enterprise in the Netherlands

  November 6, 2017

  Paul Koppert were there to receive the award. ‘Our number one ranking is not only a great honour, it also inspires to keep working towards 100% sustainable [...] family company. ‘There is an immense emphasis on renewal and innovation, when you consider new technologies such as ‘Bee Vision’. This is also reflected by [...] by the establishment of a new Agronomic Development department to bring the news to the market. Koppert is justifiably the new number one.’