• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  include the development of more robust environmental stewardship schemes, as well as the requirements of food retailers to limit the number of pesticide [...] improving understanding and education of the general public which could balance the likelihood of the need for a more stringent regulatory environment [...] commodities on a global scale. Farming communities will also need to speed up the adoption of IPM strategies through the implementation of robust, envir

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic [...] friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully

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

  April 6, 2020

  Terrum contains a special mix of amino acids and seaweed extracts which supports the fruit set of the plant. Veni Calcium supplies the plant with readily available [...] open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this all-important [...] flush. After pollination, when the pollen is brought to the stigma, the pollen tubes start to grow down the pistil and reach the ovule where fertilization then

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  considerably improved the quality of young plants. Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial wilt in tomato [...] to achieve; that the farmers themselves become ambassadors of environmentally friendly ways of growing healthy food.’ An overview of the projects funded [...] Geographically, Africa received most of the funding, with 9 projects, followed by Europe, Asia, and South America. In 2023, the Koppert Foundation supported 9

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  young ornamental plants, with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from [...] so finding a compact solution with extensive coverage was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' [...] also noted the improved reach and effectiveness: "With its gentle airflow, the Airobreez safely disperses natural enemies over crops, and with over 98% reaching

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  further with the introduction of Fortafol-D, which strengthens the crop to deal with abiotic stress. The combination of these products results in a resilient [...] release exudates into the rhizosphere (substrate around the roots) as part of a proactive defence. Vidi Parva promotes the development of disease-suppressing [...] have demonstrated the importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  and browning of leaf tips, and in a later stage crown and root rot. This gives distinctive brown patches across the field at the end of the winter. Many [...] role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens to manage pest populations and the usage [...] Effective pest scouting involves a combination of visual inspections and the use of tools such as Koppert’s wide range of Horiver sticky trap products. Pherodis

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 8, 2019

  is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m [...] many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for [...] for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation, a critical factor [...] Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like [...] tiny allies was a revealing experience ”, she recalls. A legacy of unmatched innovation Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der [...] products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower