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

  After the application of Cerall, a biofilm is created around the seed. The metabolites already present in Cerall have a direct inhibitory effect on various [...] diseases present on the seeds. The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases [...] affect the crop in a later stage. Cerall offers a powerful weapon to protect the seeds against these pathogens while strengthening the plant at the same

• Nothing beats original

  Unleash the Original: Get in touch Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether [...] and improved solutions today to support more sustainable agriculture, in partnership with nature. Be the first to receive updates about new stories. Subscribe [...] . Choosing the right predatory mite solution to control a pest infestation is contingent upon various factors such as the type of crop, the specific pest

• Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

  minerals and water. But that is not the only factor. The pH in the root zone solution has much influence on the availability of each nutrient in a different [...] drain holes in a slab give a more even water- and mineral pattern in the slab. The composition of the nutrient solution in the root zone is frequently monitored [...] Strive to the right cation balance in the root zone that leads to the right balance in the plant sap. Check if high phosphate levels in the root zone do

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  says Maes. The Koppert ‘K’ is designed to aim forward: always looking ahead for new sustainable solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal [...] d. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the connectivity with nature, and the unlimited solutions which can be found in it. [...] convinced that we can be part of the solution, in which we offer our knowledge, expertise, and products to produce healthy food in the most sustainable manner.’

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  Beevision, on the entrance of the hives and around the flowers in the crop, to do their pollination work and find their way back to the hives. These levels are [...] impact on humidity levels. It is therefore advisable to activate the plant by means of a heating pipe to lower the humidity around the flowers in the early [...] winter conditions. In case of heavy snow on the deck of the greenhouse, and with screens remaining closed the whole day, it is best to keep hives closed and

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] 28°C inside the hive in any environmental conditions. Above 28°C the pollination capacity is reduced as their activity is focused on cooling the hive. Above [...] and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees in high temperatures. Other cooling methods

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• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment [...] them on the tomato canopy at a dosage of 3 billion per hectare. We prefer to apply them in the evening so that the leaves stay wet for longer and the nematodes [...] beneficials, we decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  alleviate the risks of hunger'. * *World Food Day was declared by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when international attention is paid to adequate [...] reduce the pressure on our natural environment and other finite resources?" In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, as a world leader in innovative [...] nutritious and safe food for all. In September 2015, the UN approved the Sustainable Development Goals. World Food Day is held today at various places. For more

• Pollination checklist tomato

  bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] climate conditions and the influence of chemicals on the plants or flowers. Bumblebees maintain a constant temperature in the hive. If the temperature to which [...] are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive in the coolest spot