• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  April 19, 2018

  board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition allows [...] members will stay on to ensure continuity and pass on their valuable experience in leading the company. The new board represents a healthy balance between [...] members who are ready to take on additional responsibilities, and non-family members who have earned their spurs over the years. The new members of the board

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect [...] pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various countries worldwide conducted over a period of 35 years, has led to a number of innovations that have

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  extra free time to undertake activities. These included a sponsored walk for KWF (Dutch cancer society), different gardening projects with a social aspect [...] and initiatives to support people in the earthquake area in Syria/Turkey. New Organisational Structure In 2022, the Foundation established a governance structure [...] structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social res

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority of bumblebees to focus on their pollination [...] will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the [...] the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and

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

  June 11, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] 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 grower battling [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate [...] adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off once again recently with the emergence of a new pest: Thrips parvispinus. “ [...] Greenpeace launched a major campaign, and the reputation of Almeria’s growers was at stake. “ There was no other option, ” Kris says. “ We had to change. Either

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  improvements to Mycotal have resulted in better product performance" Better Quality and Shelf Life The improved production process has led to a higher efficacy [...] getting these new targets and improved shelf life on the label.’ Comparative field trials have validated that the new generation Mycotal gives a similar or [...] New Generation Mycotal Koppert has announced that Mycotal , used for the biological control of Whitefly and a number of other pests, has undergone recent

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  can lead to significant plant loss, reaching up to 50%. Therefore, taking preventive measures is crucial to avoid this disease. Trianum as a preventative [...] cucumbers for instance. Oops, an error occurred! Code: 20260420121514a54bc50c Event: bae589c6a71a4bdf924e7bd8e6354e60 Application of Trianum Trianum is available [...] overhead irrigation or spray on the soil. To maintain a high level of protection during the season it is then recommended to sprinkle Trianum-G on the planting

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  Europe. They embarked on a programme of investment, by building new glasshouses, erecting polythene structures and developing new propagation facilities [...] Biocontrol plays a pivotal role in New Leaf Plant’s successful IPM strategy New Leaf Plants produces over 2,000,000 finished plants per year, and 95% are [...] Business owners David and Nicole Higginson relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain it," she explains [...] the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five years due to more stringent regulations. Growers who [...] up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating a tiny forest