• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable disease control in tomato in India [...] employees were supported. Quite a number actively volunteered in social projects. They were supported either by a financial contribution for the organisation [...] aspect, ‘Sinterklaas’ for families dependent on the Food Bank, and initiatives to support people in the earthquake area in Syria/Turkey. New Organisational

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged period of time. ‘Having initially placed 100 mites in the sachet, a thousand can emerge [...] body weight. And they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity [...] asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  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 [...] 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

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated [...] however, comes attached with a big price tag. Beneficial effects “Fortafol-D is a solution with a range of beneficial effects on crop plants and substrate [...] Procter, Koppert’s expert on biostimulants. Neil explained that when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you [...] intended solely for informative purposes and may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers alike. Koppert [...] use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. Nematodes can be used to combat a variety of [...] beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture.

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber [...] market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  cone-shaped dispenser with a lid. Each dispenser is positioned in the field on a supporting pole. The standard dispenser introduction rate is 4/ha, but this [...] (Psila rosae) on a Carrot root Carrot fly The Carrot fly, Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in cracks in the soil surface [...] may be more appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence of the first

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order for the hives in good time for [...] brother and nephews on their fruit company, Verstegen VOF in Opijnen, Gerlderland. Six years ago, they introduced Natupol Tripol bumblebees for optimal pollination [...] orchards. Situated in the Betuwe fruit growing region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard grows apples on 45 hectares and pears on 35 hectares. Apple

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  pests in open field cropping systems. One of the main drivers has been the continued demise of approved agrochemicals, in particular insecticides in Europe [...] Europe. In addition, the development of insect resistance has also become a serious issue in pests such as aphids , thrips and Lepidoptera species. Further [...] residues on fresh produce crops. There has also been a push by some retailers, NGO’s, and legislators to enhance biodiversity and landscapes on farms. Further