• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  Gilfresh is presently enjoying with Koppert as they continue to produce healthy and productive vegetable yields. Koppert supply Gilfresh with Tripol Bumblebee [...] surrounding orchards, and when we started to grow pumpkins we transferred this across to our pumpkin crops." Gilfresh saw the potential for increased yield after [...] Hives" In order to sustain and develop the recent pollination efforts, Gilfresh have mapped their pumpkin fields and are provided with regular consultancy

• Biological seed treatment

  information The demand for biological seed treatment solutions is increasing. They ensure that farmers protect their potential yield and quality by minimising [...] stress). What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active ingredients that can include microbes like fungi and bacteria, as [...] crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances crop yields while helping plants to fight off plant pathogens and minimise biotic stress;

• About bumblebees

  start emerging and carry out work both inside and outside the nest. Worker bees forage for both pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well [...] forage for pollen rather than nectar, and transfer more pollen to the pistils with each visit Bumblebees promote higher rates of cross-pollination, and visit [...] producing new queens and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce. These new queens will mate with males, leave the nest and the cycle will continue

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form roots without being damaged, and after 14 days the roots [...] Poinsettia: Main pests and strategy Sciarid fly Sciarid fly, commonly known as fungus gnats, can cause serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing [...] eremicus and Encarsia formosa , at high introduction rates for the first 4-6 weeks of growing, prior to the first spacing. After spacing, and based on

• Mushroom

  crimini, and portobello. Many other mushroom varieties are also commercially available as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for the market [...] The most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several [...] fleshy and edible fruit bodies of several species of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked

• Earth Day 2023

  April 21, 2023

  the state of our planet and to take action to protect it for future generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just a responsibility [...] together to celebrate Earth Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. It's a time to reflect on [...] committed to promoting sustainable agriculture practices that protect the environment, support biodiversity, and contribute to the health and wellbeing

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  potential to contribute to advancing sustainable agriculture. Now, the Digital Assistant is ready for its first commercial use, enabling growers to access [...] We are excited to announce that we have rebranded and added new features and improvements to our Side Effects app to help growers optimise their integrated [...] include the search history, which can trace the user’s earlier inquiries, and an improved design and interface to add to the user’s experience. Koppert One

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug, depending on the material The fan can be switched off, and only the rotating container used, to treat [...] been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, [...] allowing application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory

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

  June 4, 2021

  innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge cultivation techniques. ‘We only recently started soft fruit cultivation and now have [...] accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter [...] es. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second [...] including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent, spider mites . Its versatility and high predation rate make [...] needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish