• Nezapar wins bronze Bernard Blum Award 2023

  4 October 2023

  Nezapar has won the Bronze Award in the 2023 Bernard Blum Awards at the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM). This award is an annual recognition of the year's most innovative biocontrol product, one that significantly impacts the management of pests and diseases while having minimal impact on human health and the environment. Director Operations Peter Couwels accepted the prize on behalf of Koppert. ‘We are very proud of this recognition for

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

  2 October 2023

  Koppert’s biological control strategy increases yield by acting on both plant and soil health. Koppert is achieving excellent results in the biological control of pests and diseases in outdoor crops such as onion, leek and garlic. In Spain, the main action areas are the regions of Castilla-León and Castilla-La Mancha, in the centre and north of the country. They make up the largest cultivation areas for these three important domestic and export

• Protect your crops with Mycotal when temperatures drop

  2 October 2023

  Even in the middle of winter, pests like whitefly and thrips can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive due to winter hibernation, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. Overwintering pests can become a serious threat to your crop at a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, while pest

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  28 September 2023

  Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental degradation. Shockingly, between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, a significant contributor to this crisis is the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent

• Koppert offers the safest biological alternative for new challenges in agriculture at the Fruit Attraction in Madrid

  28 September 2023

  Following the reduction in the use of chemical pesticides, beneficial insects and microorganisms are increasingly introduced for the effective control of pests and diseases in many crops. We will be present at the next edition of the international Fruit Attraction Fair, which will be held at IFEMA Madrid from October 3 to 5, stand (9E24). We will showcase a complete catalogue of biological solutions that have proven to be effective in controlling

• End of Season at the Outdoor Experience Centre

  14 September 2023

  The end of the season is approaching, and that includes the Outdoor Experience Centre , where we've been showcasing our latest biological crop protection solutions for various pests and diseases in outdoor crops over the past few months. The Outdoor Experience Centre will reopen next season, offering you the opportunity to once again experience the latest new and innovative solutions. Collaboration The Outdoor Experience Centre is a collaboration

• Koppert and PI Industries forge a strategic alliance to work on a sustainable Agriculture Agenda

  14 September 2023

  Bengaluru, India - Koppert India and PI Industries Ltd. (PI) signed a strategic alliance recently to foster advancements in sustainable agriculture practices and jointly innovate in the domain of Agriculture Biologicals. As the global agricultural community grapples with the challenges of climate change, dwindling resources, and increasing food demand, the urgency to pivot towards eco-friendly and sustainable crop & soil protection solutions

• Advancing biological crop protection in outdoor crops in partnership with growers

  11 September 2023

  Gain a deep understanding of growers’ challenges, develop a portfolio that meets their needs and demonstrate the value of our solutions in the field. With this mindset, Koppert Brazil is growing the adoption of biological crop solutions in agriculture. By partnering with growers, they are providing effective and viable alternatives to conventional pesticides amidst growing pesticide resistance and a lack of chemical options. Brazil is one of the

• European biocontrol trials successful – more plants, healthier crops

  4 September 2023

  This summer, growers all over Europe are trialling biological crop protection methods in their fields. As the crops develop, the Koppert team conducts follow-up visits. They scout the fields, count plants and assess their health. Across the board, the results show that introducing biological solutions early on, from biological fungicides to beneficial nematodes , gives plants a better start, resulting in higher yields and a better-quality crop. In

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  Others Beneficial nematodes in Potatoes & Outdoor vegetables When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Dose Crioceris asparagi Early summer: 1st generation Late summer: 2nd generation Foliar Larvae 1,5 billion/ha Bean seed fly Delia platura At sowing, if fly presence confirmed before sowing (monitoring recomended) - Non tillage fields are more susceptible. Repeat every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae