• 'Countryside, the Future' opened on 20-02-2020

  March 2, 2020

  Museum, a transparent vertical farming production-unit has been placed on the pavement in which healthy cherry tomatoes will be produced in a sustainable [...] Visitors will encounter a greenhouse built by BOM Group for the production of micro greens of Koppert Cress. The greenhouse is equipped with LED lighting [...] of Hortilux-Schrèder/PL Lighting, a mini-Airobug and beehive of Koppert Biological Systems and micro-drones of PATS. A robot from the Priva Kompano Deleaf

• Online course: How to achieve successful pollination

  October 12, 2021

  flowers and bees are able to function, in harmony, at a high and consistent level. The webinar is part of Plant Empowerment’s new online course, ‘The Power [...] common issues faced by growers around the world on a daily basis; such as challenges relating to a homogeneous climate, cracked fruits, or an active and [...] Empowerment is an integrated approach to growing crops sustainably in greenhouses by supporting the plant’s balances. The starting point is to stimulate

• New look sachet for Spical-Plus

  July 6, 2020

  has a new sachet. This beneficial insect has successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer [...] remain the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause [...] cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that offers biocontrol for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be

• Intensified blueberry production requires more pollination

  May 8, 2025

  response to new blueberry cultivars that bear a greater number of flowers, and an emerging trend to grow a greater number of trees per hectare. Early trial [...] early observations indicate a corresponding increase in yield when greater numbers of bumblebees are used.” Bumblebees have a unique pollination technique [...] Blueberry blossoms very early in the year when nights can be cold, so this is a great advantage,” Huvermann points out. Aim of the trials The trials will

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 12, 2017

  this as a huge growth market. ‘Artificial fertilizers and chemical crop protection have played too dominant a role in recent years, which has had a negative [...] the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium in September that will be attended [...] of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a celebratory gathering with employees. The anniversary will be celebrated with

• Koppert presents new edition of book Knowing & Recognizing

  October 23, 2017

  found a copy in Sudan last year. It is a wonderful ambassador for what we do and what we stand for.' The new edition of this trusted growers' guide is the [...] with the first edition. Ravensberg: ‘The use of biocontrol is not a simple process it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] the ABIM in Basel, Switzerland, on Monday. This edition now also includes a brand new section on microbiology. Internationally recognized as the global

• New sachet improves spider mite control

  November 1, 2018

  Spical Ulti-Mite , which is widely used to control spider mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus [...] Following the success of a newly patented packaging concept by Koppert Biological Systems, Spical Ulti-Mite will soon be available in a high-tech foil sachet [...] available as of 7 November. Extensive research has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population

• Effective wireworm control in potato with beneficial nematodes

  July 4, 2024

  growers. Oops, an error occurred! Code: 202604201226283a4fbb82 Event: 8a2ee622fb6642fd9c65de16a99402da Recognising wireworms infestation Common signs of [...] entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes , are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. They play an important [...] with a highly soluble biodegradable formulation. Application techniques and timing Nematodes are typically applied to irrigated potato fields as a soil

• What do resilient plants mean to food production and human health?

  February 17, 2021

  Public Affairs at East West Seed, Maaike Groot. ‘Resilience Food Stories’ is a storytelling platform that shares the wonder and admiration of the series’ [...] the ‘Plants for life, Plant to survive’ series ‘ Resilience Food Stories ’ – a visual platform that focuses on the world of sustainable agriculture and h [...] the featured by webinar organizer, Jungle Talks, during the final webinar of a 3-part series on plant health and resilience on 2 March. Introduced by Koppert

• Natutec Drive demo at Delphy soft fruit Field Day

  May 31, 2023

  corps and trials at Delphy ISFC. Koppert is an innovation partner of the Delphy Improvement Centre and will have a stand to provide information on resilient [...] Natutec Drive demo at Delphy soft fruit Field Day Koppert will be giving a pollination presentation and demonstrating its Natutec Drive application at [...] the middle of soft fruit crops and ongoing research trials. The field day is the main event of the ISFC event and there will be an exhibition with the