• Knowledge transfer brings good results in India

  May 7, 2024

  technical advice and also provided a training on the spot for consultants and lead growers. ‘Bacterial wilt in tomato is a major challenge for the growers [...] disease. The trials were carried out in the Monsoon season when the disease is most severe. Farmers practices in this region of India include treatments [...] been completed, the Centre of Excellence says Koppert’s solutions resulted in a lower disease incidence and higher yield. ‘The results were clearly visible

• Koppert Biological Systems partner of Resilience Food Stories

  February 24, 2021

  Our goal is to inspire amazement about what this involves. This means that we give a platform to farmers and growers who want to make the world a better [...] were introduced to a whole new world. Ruud adds, 'We wondered why people aren't more aware of this. By Dutch standards, Koppert is an iconic company. Why [...] Initiators Ruud and Hanneke asked Koppert to enter into a partnership with them. 'Koppert has a functional relationship with its clients: to combat diseases

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  November 12, 2020

  to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves that fall off after a while, reduced photosynthesis, and unsightly webs. This [...] that also loves spider mites . Fewer chemicals, more benefits Spical is part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows [...] their ever stricter requirements are another factor that is growing in importance. Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to survive’

  January 25, 2021

  with a passion for plants. International webinar speakers Jill Clapperton is the Principal Scientist, founder and owner of Rhizoterra Inc. and a well-known [...] This may sound a bit altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof.’ John Kempf is a grower, an [...] cycles, cool the climate, and reduce the water requirements of a crop.’ The webinar series is facilitated by experienced webinar organizer Jungle Talks. If

• Natupol Excel – Bee Vision: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  December 30, 2016

  will be presented from 8 to 10 February 2017 in a special exhibition between Halls 20 and 21. This is also where the winner will be announced on 10 February [...] vision is different to that of humans. This simple discovery has led to this innovation. The ‘bee vision’ and additional innovations have shown a positive [...] grown under artificial light. Natupol Excel Natupol Excel is specifically developed for crops with a high number of blossoming flowers per m² per week (above

• Comprehensive vineyard protection against mealybugs

  December 12, 2024

  Cryptobug can be used for a blanket release for all stages of many mealybug species. The process of controlling mealybugs with Cryptobug is based on predation [...] grower standard of 214. The mealybug population also showed a significant decline 20 days after a second release of Citripar and Cryptobug adults with 4 times [...] 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

• CABI BioProtection Portal launches new website

  June 30, 2021

  Portal is a ground-breaking online information resource for non-chemical pest control. Available on four continents and in local languages, its goal is to [...] recently launched a renewed website of its BioProtection Portal . By putting improved, intuitive navigation at the core of its design, and a refreshed, us [...] partner agreement was signed in 2019. 'We believe the Bioprotection portal is an important tool to make more people aware of the available biological solutions

• ‘Our customers recognize the high quality of our roses among cut roses supply’

  November 26, 2018

  quality that our customers can enjoy for a long time.’ Marek Dzida, one of the most prominent rose growers in Poland, is very positive about biological crop [...] best quality product. These factors together with a fast delivery, are the key to our success, and this is something that we are incredibly proud of.’ Close [...] ‘Biological crop protection creates a better working environment and leads to huge gains in the crop security, which is particularly important in making

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency and help [...] Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in [...] the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses and play an increasingly

• More and more Finnish growers switch to Natupol Excel

  March 8, 2018

  tomatoes under artificial light on 5.6 hectares of their land. A lot of artificial light is required due to the short days in the winter (with just five [...] the advantages that he and his brother have observed. ‘First of all there is a huge saving in terms of labour now that the bumblebees take care of the [...] quality of the fruit is much better. Our production levels have also improved, from 90 to 100 kilograms per square metre. That is partly due to intercropping