• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  early in the plant’s life and over the summer help to boost the plant’s resistance.” At the end of the season with the arrival of winter, a clean-up [...] actually cut the traps into four and use a piece of trap in every-one as physically catching the pests can be one of the best ways to get rid of the problem [...] including a range of perennials. The majority of breeding takes place at the company’s headquarters near Dereham in Norfolk, but the company also has a joint-venture

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator [...] experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] es on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant

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

  considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic [...] pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires

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

  January 31, 2025

  and burrow into the soil during the day, making it difficult to identify the culprit. Leaf-feeding is more obvious, and sometimes the insect may be present [...] need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural [...] Microdochium nivale ) is a common pathogen in winter wheat, especially under cool and wet conditions during the winter months. The symptoms are apparent

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  December 18, 2018

  which threaten the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for [...] advice on integrated pest management to local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation [...] promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive [...] we can read out the error and take action,’ Job explains. A Dedicated Customs Zone The second requirement – on-time delivery – relies on precise organization: [...] in the Netherlands, Slovakia, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, Brazil and the US ensure that the distance between Koppert’s live products and the growers is as short

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  Carty, who have grown cucumbers on the nursery since the 1970’s. “It is good to have so much encouragement and support from the local community and especially [...] pests and diseases. The environment is constantly monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system. If the boiler breaks down or the feeding system fails [...] Produce was featured in a recent episode of the RTE 1 television series ‘Ear to the Ground’ aired on Thursday 18 th November. During the RTE coverage David

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  it’s a complete system. It is built around the Airobug which is the principle delivery system that runs on the overhead monorail rails systems in the glasshouse [...] application, by the computerised touch-screen control pad, which is attached to a control unit on the device.” Bridge Farm Group is a high quality herb [...] on of the raised benches in the blocks”. “We have found the Airobug is able to distribute the beneficial insects more accurately, releasing the carrier

• Attracker

  Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according to the user instructions on the label Shake the Attracker container well before use Add the correct [...] correct amount of Attracker to the spray solution Mix thoroughly Application Apply the plant protection product according to the user instruction of that product [...] 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.

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  where the relative humidity is low. This makes a big difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop [...] ingredients is crucial and a good supply chain for the raw materials is key. We have constantly upgraded and refined their nutrition to keep the mites as [...] introduced the first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening