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

  April 6, 2020

  ion 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 [...] Veni Calcium Vidi Terrum Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. [...] Aim for (at least) 3 foliar applications. Vidi Terrum contains a special mix of amino acids and seaweed extracts which supports the fruit set of the plant

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  Popoyan we set up a programme which considerably improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological [...] we aim for is not merely financial support, but also our added value, which is our knowledge on solutions for sustainable farming. An example is our project [...] These included a sponsored walk for KWF (Dutch cancer society), different gardening projects with a social aspect, ‘Sinterklaas’ for families dependent

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  the development of more robust environmental stewardship schemes, as well as the requirements of food retailers to limit the number of pesticide residues [...] IPM In the future there will be a proliferation of smaller agribusiness companies as the multinationals reduce product ranges of chemical pesticides to meet [...] improving understanding and education of the general public which could balance the likelihood of the need for a more stringent regulatory environment

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  vibrant world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges [...] explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the company furniture [...] Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative [...] uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal [...] ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative [...] uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal [...] ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  General Xylella fastidiosa is a gram-negative bacterium which is limited to xylem tissue. It has many hosts, many of which show minor or no symptoms. More [...] Recently, it is becoming more problematic in olive. Damage symptoms Grapevines: Primary infection of leaves results in leaf scorch. Part of a green leaf [...] peach, the canopy of infected plants is compact and umbrella-like due to the shorter internodes. The foliage is denser and the leaves are a darker green than

• 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 [...] concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according [...] correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that product

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this [...] On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where

• Foot rot of cereals

  Foot rot of cereals, caused by the fungal pathogen Microdochium nivale (formerly known as Monographella nivalis ), is a significant concern for cereal crop [...] shrivelled grains with a chalky white or pink appearance, although this is not always the case. Life cycle and appearance of Foot rot of cereals Microdochium [...] Later infections may result in infection of the grain without obvious bleaching of the ears. The presence of orange/pink spores may also be visible on