• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right [...] right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling [...] and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage to this al

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection [...] Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, and CFO Robert Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri, [...] cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  with 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge and support from Koppert experts. The digital assistant is designed to offer instant answers to questions about [...] industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development of a digital assistant that's [...] that's designed to support both our consultants and our customers. We want to take you with us on this journey of discovery, and therefore this digital tool

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  On the road to precision biological control Natutec Drive takes centre stage Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the [...] Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even [...] proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse [...] proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and [...] Drive Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Angel Angelov, Glasshouse Manager – Dyson Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol [...] market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  Natutec Drive to accommodate 4 to 8 row systems. 'There is the towed version of Natutec Drive that can be drawn behind a moving vehicle, a fully autonomous [...] alternatives. 'I think a tool like Natutec Drive answers perfectly to these demands and current trends. Natutec Drive is essentially a tool to apply predatory [...] possibility of equipping this tool with sensors to detect pests and diseases in the field to enable us to apply products specifically where they are needed

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where [...] family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  triticale seeds. The product is a seed coating: the seeds are treated prior to sowing. Cerall remains effective for up to one year after application. Once [...] under incorrect conditions. At 4-8°C: up to 2 months At 20°C: a maximum of 1 week Treated seeds can be stored for up to 1 year after application without any [...] • Growth is promoted, even under abiotic/biotic stress This is a great beginning for a healthy, flourishing and resilient crop, and is the perfect starting