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

  April 6, 2020

  this period, and often a limiting factor, in order to develop strong cell walls. What can you do as a grower to ensure good pollination and fruit set? Make [...] 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. The flower buds [...] higher concentrations of trace minerals and calcium. Flower buds, embryo and subsequent blossom require zinc, manganese, boron and other trace elements

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  will expand and diversify, improving understanding and education of the general public which could balance the likelihood of the need for a more stringent [...] has also been a push by some retailers, NGO’s, and legislators to enhance biodiversity and landscapes on farms. Further Diversification of IPM In the future [...] to better coordinate and identify the most effective means of promoting sustainable agriculture for major crop commodities on a global scale. Farming

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  December 18, 2018

  Weidema, this attitude can't provide a foundation for a bond of trust and the open exchange of information that are essential for building a relationship between [...] the animal and plant-based fresh products are of a sustainable nature. Mol believes that the potato, vegetable, and fruit sector is ahead of the ornamentals [...] Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality and sustainability of potatoes, vegetables, fruit and flowers and plants at Albert Heijn. According

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, [...] your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further and the hotspots are eventually [...] y 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 and prevent

• 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 [...] systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application systems, we lifted a major barrier for growers [...] difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season.” When Thrips parvispinus emerged in Spain, wreaking havoc on vegetables and ornamentals , Koppert

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social responsibility [...] that crops can be produced without the heavy use of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) they believed were necessary, and it even brings them a higher yield [...] ambassadors of environmentally friendly ways of growing healthy food.’ An overview of the projects funded can be found in the 2023 Annual Report of the Koppert

• Mealybugs and scales

  sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing discolouration of foliage [...] quality and overall yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs [...] wingless and immobile, and covered with a hard scale (armoured scales and soft scales) or with waxy threads (mealybugs). They suck the sap of plants and are

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

  April 16, 2025

  saw the effect of predatory mites on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing [...] recalls. A legacy of unmatched innovation Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory [...] 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

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  types of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops [...] enemy of aphids , mealy bugs and echinothrips – growers can now tackle hotspots of these harmful pests more effectively and economically. While the larval [...] Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealy bugs and Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many

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

  January 31, 2025

  Scouting techniques for effective pest scouting Effective pest scouting involves a combination of visual inspections and the use of tools such as Koppert’s [...] 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 insects can also p [...] very effective for monitoring and early detection of pests. These lures can be used with various kinds of traps, specifically Koppert’s weather-proof Deltatrap