• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] remains necessary to prevent crop failures and ensure food supply. While traditional and organic farming methods are getting closer due to a reduced chemical

• Even distribution of predatory insects with Natutec Drive

  Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was [...] hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Uniform dispersion Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner [...] innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge cultivation techniques. ‘We only recently started soft fruit cultivation and now have

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained Kees Hendriks [...] pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, [...] susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use Trianum as a preventative measure against Pythium.’ Less damage, less production loss Since he started using

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  Johannette Klapwijk, the Foundation started several pilot projects in 2023 to transfer knowledge on sustainable farming methods, leveraging Koppert products [...] board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social responsibility. Under the [...] which is our knowledge on solutions for sustainable farming. An example is our project with Heifer to improve cardamom production by smallholder farmers

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

  choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] remains necessary to prevent crop failures and ensure food supply. While traditional and organic farming methods are getting closer due to a reduced chemical

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection [...] has been proven to the authorities. Potato growers lose their entire crop of the affected field and potatoes from other fields on the farm, are labelled [...] Infected tubers can infect healthy tubers during post-harvest storage. How to prevent Bacterial canker of tomato Use clean propagation material: Use only

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  Bumblebees have a high capacity to visit more flowers and are able to carry more pollen Bumblebees have a better tolerance to certain microorganism-based [...] Romania. The farm is located in the village of Mija deep in the picturesque county of Dambovita. Surrounded by forests, the 115 ha plantation aims to meet all [...] helps us a lot in when it comes to complementary pollination by other insects.’ Advantages of Koppert hives According to Madalin who has worked at MerryBerry

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

  June 4, 2021

  Drive – On the road to precision biological control Angel Angelov, Glasshouse Manager – Dyson Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the [...] hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom [...] the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel

• 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 [...] into our hi-tech, sustainable approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in 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

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  December 14, 2018

  are scheduled to follow Swirski Ulti-Mite and Spical Ulti-Mite , which can be used in addition to other predatory mites . Koppert aims to deliver as many [...] perfect environment for Neoseiulus californicus to establish its population. Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to three times better than the standard sachets [...] their crops, leading to even better control of spider mites ,’ explains product manager Tim Bossinga. But it is essential not to make the mistake of thinking