• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  only on the need to reduce people’s impact on the planet as we recover from the effects of the pandemic, but also on how people can play a role in repairing [...] protection. Koppert is at the forefront of a whole new way of thinking about agriculture in which classic methods and products are no longer relevant and where [...] by biology. Innovation Koppert spends a great deal of time and resources in researching nature. Our strength lies in our ability to turn knowledge into practical

• Cerall Brochure

  grain yield on average by 290 kg/ha. Compilation of the results from 11 field trials, 2 in Belgium, 2 in Germany, 2 in Italy, 1 in Spain, 1 in Sweden and [...] affect the crop also in a later stage. For most of these diseases, seeds are the primary carrier of the infection. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect [...] immediate and long-lasting control on a wide variety of seed-borne diseases. • Cerall contains a high concentration of the Pseudomonas chlororaphis strain

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  an outstanding level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This [...] works on a revolving 60 litre drum which dispenses its contents, e.g. Spidex , Thripex or Swirski Mite, into a hopper, then onwards via a series of tubes [...] rate of application required. “This is a first-class piece of machinery which exemplifies our superiority in the field of biocontrol-related innovations

• Earth Day 2023

  April 21, 2023

  As a result, we placed a greater emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees. We introduced a Vitality Week and focused on the health and safety of our [...] and production facilities in the Netherlands, leading to a reduction of 89% in CO2 emissions from electricity use. Three out of four cars added to the KBV [...] about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. It's a time to reflect on the state of our planet and to take action to protect it for future generations

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware of the enormous potential that the invisible world of bacteria [...] With a global pandemic that controls our lives and the changing climate, the resilience of crops has become a crucial factor in our struggle to produce [...] 130 million people at risk of starvation by the end of 2020. The report says there are now calls for a "profound change in global food and agricultural

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ [...] coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example.

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  leaders in the application of biological control in food production, dedicated researchers from prestigious universities, experts in the use of AI & robotics [...] strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified subsections of biological control supported industries [...] to receive a formal invitation, please fill in the contact form on the link below: Contact | Koppert UK We look forward to welcoming you all on October 19th

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result it is [...] growers largely rely on biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the [...] Applications of Spidex should continue on a weekly basis until a good balance between predator and prey is achieved. This can be seen by the new growth of the plant

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection .” The [...] In the vibrant world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of [...] revolution Swirski-Mite came at a pivotal moment, when concerns about chemical residue on bell peppers grown in Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development of a completely new and innovative P [...] method is centred on the use of an undisclosed artificial diet, which significantly increases the rearing capacity of P. persimilis . “This is a modern system [...] early visual indication of the feeding activities of Koppert’s white P. persimils. The Spidex Vital ® formulation is based on a well-fed P. persimils population