• Rapeseed

  January 1, 1970

  canola (one specific group of cultivars). Rapeseed is primarily grown for its oil rich seeds and nowadays the species is the third-largest provider of vegetable [...] About Rapeseed ( Brassica napus ) belongs to the family of Brassicaceae and is a flowering plant with bright yellow flowers. The plant is also known as

• Bumblebee pollination

  January 1, 1970

  result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees, technically advanced hives, combined with our customized [...] Ready for tomorrow’s challenges Pro-active research and collaboration with a number of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the [...] Best value for money All the above benefits ensure maximum pollination results at low pollination costs per kg giving customers the best value for money.

• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  grown into one of the country's leading vegetable providers. Gilfresh grow, source, process and package wholehead vegetables as well as a range of prepared [...] quality vegetables for retail and food manufacturing customers throughout the island of Ireland. We caught up with Richard Gilpin, head of farm operations [...] the use of Koppert Hives: "County Armagh is known as Ireland's orchard county due to the number of apple orchards located here. We were aware of how important

• Veni Calcium

  January 1, 1970

  repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation Com [...] Veni Calcium provides a direct source of calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as foliar [...] half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Calcium to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply immediately

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  January 1, 1970

  and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses and other production sites,’ Zoboli adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since [...] Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse with the ban

• Caterpillars

  January 1, 1970

  Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly pupate [...] addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring and control

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  January 1, 1970

  development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless [...] Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00 06:00 Flowers stay open for +/- 10 hours 05:00 04:00 [...] Daylight From week 47 until week 52 introduce one colony per hectare per week above the crop near the end of the plant rows. Artificial light Flight activity

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  January 1, 1970

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatron/Venturi systems, please contact your local representative for specific advice Spray the solution [...] Ask your Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several

• Steinernema feltiae

  January 1, 1970

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatron/Venturi systems, please contact your local Koppert representative for specific advice Spray the [...] content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after application For foliar

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  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 [...] and benefit equally. We have a deep respect for nature. Nature is smart and many of the solutions for our worldly challenges lie in nature itself. That [...] great deal of time and resources in researching nature. Our strength lies in our ability to turn knowledge into practical applications for prevailing