• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  fertilization there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor [...] Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in [...] for example is actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut development. When the flowers are opening, active pollination is needed. Most

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho [...] pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  ty is clear: In everything we do, we make sure both nature and people contribute and benefit equally. We have a deep respect for nature. Nature is smart [...] stand a chance. Using a holistic approach, solutions are developed for all the relevant elements of plant production and protection. Koppert is at the [...] forefront of a whole new way of thinking about agriculture in which classic methods and products are no longer relevant and where chemistry is replaced by

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  The challenge is a new business venture which involves growing cucumbers at Welgro Produce in County Dublin. They are determined to make a success of their [...] A Growing Success at Welgro Produce Three young growers, Gary Weldon, Sean Weldon and Shane Halpin from Co. Dublin, Ireland have taken on a whole new challenge [...] cucumbers is not without its challenges. Cucumber crops can be sensitive to changes in their growing environment and susceptible to attack from a range of

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of [...] quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass [...] consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good supply chain for the raw materials is key. We have constantly upgraded and refined their

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  Organisational Structure In 2022, the Foundation established a governance structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated [...] continued with established projects. ‘What we aim for is not merely financial support, but also our added value, which is our knowledge on solutions for sustainable [...] fertilizers) they believed were necessary, and it even brings them a higher yield. This is what we hope to achieve; that the farmers themselves become ambassadors

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right [...] right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling [...] and elements needed for a good yield and high quality. Veni Calcium supplies the plant with readily available calcium that is needed for the cell wall

• Attracker

  sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from their shelter places. [...] protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding with application. Storage time after receipt See [...] been opened Storage temperature 2-30°C/36-86°F. Storage conditions Store in a cool and dark place Avoid direct sunlight

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips [...] we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season [...] quickly bring Montdo Ulti-Mite to market. Today, Montdo Ulti-Mite is a key component of a pest management system, where multiple predators work together to