• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  due to the number of apple orchards located here. We were aware of how important pollination was in the surrounding orchards, and when we started to grow [...] range of prepared vegetables. Gilresh are continuing to expand their portfolio as they continue to provide quality vegetables for retail and food manufacturing [...] Gilpin, head of farm operations at Gilfresh, who explained the relationship Gilfresh is presently enjoying with Koppert as they continue to produce healthy

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  Spical Ulti-Mite in place, helping to control spider mite, it is time to apply Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) to and around any spider mite infestations [...] Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied to ornamental crops before spider mite is found allows the predatory mites to search and find emerging spider mites [...] highly resistant to drought and moisture in glasshouse crops. This patented biocontrol system is the perfect environment for N. californicus to establish its

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  believe that in order to solve the world’s biggest challenges, we need to take the interests of people as well as nature to heart. We need to stay connected and [...] legislators to have a positive impact on sustainable cultivation worldwide. Regenerative and sustainable farming Regenerative and sustainable farming practices [...] Earth Day, the annual event designed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Koppert’s own contribution to sustainability is clear: In everything

• Predatory mites

  target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] of your crop consultant for the frequency of releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of [...] sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing

• Hop

  grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop [...] Although frequently referred to as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are [...] hop is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere where currently the most acreage of production occurs. Although these plants have a very long life cycle

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  industry drivers which have led to growers and farmers wanting to explore the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to control insect pests in open [...] Frameworks to promote international public/private sector collaboration including improved collaborations with organic farming communities will need to be e [...] retailers to limit the number of pesticide residues on fresh produce crops. There has also been a push by some retailers, NGO’s, and legislators to enhance

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  practical. This was due to the new design and installation of the raised benches in the blocks”. “We have found the Airobug is able to distribute the beneficial [...] and Entomite” explained David MacDonald, who is Koppert’s consultant to Bridge Farm Group. David added, “The operator can programme the required forward [...] computerised touch-screen control pad, which is attached to a control unit on the device.” Bridge Farm Group is a high quality herb, ornamental plant and flowers

• Cerall

  rapidly start to multiply. This ensures that the seeds and first developing roots are quickly colonised. Subsequently, the bacteria will start to compete [...] of other pathogens. Furthermore, the bacteria will stimulate the plant to start resistance reactions which, in turn, prevents other pathogens from successfully [...] a ready-to-use suspension concentrate and must be distributed as evenly as possible on the seed. Regular seed treatment equipment can be used to apply on

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports [...] of biological crop protection Easy to use and integrate Biocontrol agents can be integrated into existing farming practices and complement other sustainable

• Rhyzobug

  crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected [...] conditions In the dark. Recommended for you The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture Recommended for you Predatory insects