• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  has a customer with three Natutec Drive machines in use: 'Thanks to Natutec Drive, this farmer is now convinced that biocontrol is the way to go. It saves [...] 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

• Cerall, a powerful seed treatment solution against seed-borne diseases in cereal crops

  Seed-borne diseases are harmful to your crop and can have a big impact on your yield. Want to know more about these diseases and how to recognize them? Click on [...] These diseases can also seriously affect the crop in a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while st [...] treatment to protect against seed-borne diseases What is Cerall Cerall protects summer wheat, winter wheat, rye, spelt and triticale seeds. The product is a seed

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

  March 17, 2025

  Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in [...] that a chemical-free plant is actually the healthier choice. If a predatory mite leaves behind some residue, it’s proof that biological control is working—but [...] That foundation of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  the foundation to a successful TSSM control strategy. Its positioning reflects several key biological attributes including its ability to remain active [...] predator, with the ability to reinstate its dominance over very high spider mite populations. For more information on how to implement a successful biological [...] control, is fundamental to the implementation of a successful, season-long strategy against this persistent and potentially crop destructive pest. Stella Cubison

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

  allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological [...] farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and only accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production [...] predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination [...] Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  . An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] seasons shift from winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and [...] burrow into the soil during the day, making it difficult to identify the culprit. Leaf-feeding is more obvious, and sometimes the insect may be present

• Hop

  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 is native to [...] 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 a vigorous grower [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are

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• Bumblebee pollination

  tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops [...] What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other p