Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. In an interview, Koen shares his personal experiences and insights [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] and effective alternative to pesticides in vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production [...] all others, are also affected by soil fungi that considerably reduce their productivity and profitability. To optimize the use of Trianum-P in industrial

Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

( Microdochium nivale ) are serious threats for wheat , rye , spelt and triticale crops. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the [...] diseases What is Cerall Cerall protects summer wheat, winter wheat, rye, spelt and triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating - the seeds are treated [...] stresses, resulting in improved crop yields Easy and safe to use Can be applied with existing seed-treatment equipment Effective in a wide range of conditions

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

strategically in and around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots [...] build up defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites [...] predatory mites emerging from the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider

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

increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] In Dronten lies Koen's farm, where traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future

Beneficial microorganisms

What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through applications [...] they are introduced to target pests, providing an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Well-known examples of beneficial microbes are the fungi

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets to work [...] to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall. Although spider mites prefer a drier greenhouse climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen

Biological seed treatment

substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers the whole seed. In this way, the beneficial ingredients are available [...] available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment has beneficial effects on the growth [...] crop as well as production yields are boosted; Biological seed treatment reduces the use of agrochemicals which results in a lower exposure of growers to

Crop Protection

without compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological

Pollination

days a week, from dawn to dusk, even in unfavorable weather conditions and protected environments. The Koppert hives are user-friendly, safe and necessitating [...] prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array of seed crops. Lucilia flies are highly versatile, ideal for applications within enclosed [...] limited pollen production. What makes them stand out is their seamless compatibility with bumblebees, creating a dynamic synergy in pollination efforts.