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• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  ‘Continuous improvement is only possible if the relationship between the producer and the buyer is clearly defined.’ Leon Mol is the director of product [...] have that information. If there is no information, there is no product.’ Reactive attitude His colleague, Nienke Weidema, is in charge of ensuring the quality [...] understand what the issues are for the ornamentals sector and how improvements can be made. With twenty supermarket chains across the world, this is important

• Flies

  growing media, while adults can cause contamination. Effective fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of [...] sustainable growing conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where he found what he was looking for - the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis .’ Back home [...] cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first they were sceptical, but after repeated [...] integrated pest management strategies. Now that the third Koppert generation is running the company, they are more committed to finding innovative biological

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company [...] for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] In the crop production process, harvest is where the results of agronomic management can be seen. Good management not only results in quality fruit with

• Caterpillars

  plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. [...] occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal

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

  January 31, 2025

  transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential [...] An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] missing plants is important. Insects feeding below ground can cause thin or irregular stands and poor germination. Digging up seeds or seedlings is important

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  which is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the [...] effective Larvanem is. 'You get a much better result than using a chemical pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural [...] rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed over 25 years

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognised [...] and nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote [...] management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future, and help plants to become stronger and

• Leaf miners

  Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small [...] in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological