• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  years ahead,” he added. Patented System The Natutec Drive is a patented system, which is attached to a custom-made vehicle that travels freely between the tabletops [...] tubes, on a flow of air. The application process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor cab, by simply selecting the product name and the rate [...] demonstration model, the grower is pleasantly surprised. It’s a jaw-dropping moment. Growers are amazed by the visual quality and design of this piece of equipment

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  branding will ensure a powerful image across all global markets and confirms Koppert’s unique dedication and commitment in providing a comprehensive range [...] new logo and branding! Koppert has grown and evolved tremendously since we were founded. Therefore, after 30 years it was time for an update, a branding [...] ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Our goal is 100% sustainable agriculture. We work together with growers and farmers towards this goal. Our

• SWD

  May 8, 2019

  Spotted wing drosophila (SWD), a native of south-east Asia, is now a widespread and serious threat to soft and stone fruit crops across the UK. Cherry [...] areas from March onwards, at a minimum density of 10/ha (1/1000 m²) Fill each trap with 200 ml of attractant (there is a helpful marker line inside the [...] few other food sources are available The attractant is a clear liquid, enabling easy inspection and identification of catches without the need for rins

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  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, but a way of [...] ty, and contribute to the health and wellbeing of people and the planet. Our Positive Impact One of the key ways that we promote sustainability is through [...] health, and enhance plant growth. Our positive impact on the environment and biodiversity is significant. Our biological solutions help growers and farmers

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  to use, and affordable spray solution. With beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% s [...] pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v dilution, is the [...] matting, by washing, drying and brushing, before the disinfectant treatment is applied. Rooting rates can be improved by applying a rooting hormone dip treatment [...] Fusarium and Rhizoctonia . Trianum-P contains the unique disease antagonist Trichoderma harzianum (strain T22). A second application of Vidi Parva and Trianum-P

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  instantly when infestationlevels rise and rapidly multiplies. Macrocheles robustulus has a huge appetite and feeds on a variety of pests. Not only can this [...] like eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae, and Lyprauta larvae. Modified formulation After extensive research and testing, Koppert will [...] Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  on continuous tip development and the ‘white root’ biomass, the plant is able support microbial life and keep nutrient and water uptake at an optimum. Any [...] taking steps to promote plant health , and help the crop get through to harvest. Developing and maintaining an active and resilient root zone, will not cure [...] to three things happening: The uptake of nutrients and water is affected, leading to further stress and occurrence of disorders. Leaf sap analysis at this

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse [...] glasshouse whitefly , Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution that can be used throughout [...] wetting and sticking, and raise the relative humidity at the laminar boundary layer, to support spore germination. Before applying fungicides to a Mycot

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving [...] plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots also excrete c [...] This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its