• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  Over the years, our family company has evolved from a pioneering concern with four employees into a global market leader. According to Martin Koppert, Chief [...] healthy. Our goal is 100% sustainable agriculture. We work together with growers and farmers towards this goal. Our new branding will ensure a powerful image [...] Koppert’s unique dedication and commitment in providing a comprehensive range of biological solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  crucial it is to protect working environments. As a result, we placed a greater emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees. We introduced a Vitality Week [...] generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just a responsibility, but a way of life. We are committed to promoting sustainable agriculture [...] to celebrate Earth Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. It's a time to reflect on the state

• 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 [...] information, then there is no need to work on improving these aspects.’ According to Weidema, this attitude can't provide a foundation for a bond of trust and

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  We have a number of microbiological solutions for diseases such as Pythium, Fusarium and Rhizoctonia, and pests such as white fly. Trianum is a product [...] With a global pandemic that controls our lives and the changing climate, the resilience of crops has become a crucial factor in our struggle to produce [...] Marketing Director at Koppert. 'We are convinced that plant health that is achieved in a biological way, both microbiologically and macrobiologically, can really

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  solution. With beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture. [...] pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers alike. Koppert [...] large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Beneficial nematodes are an important

• 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 [...] and brushing, before the disinfectant treatment is applied. Rooting rates can be improved by applying a rooting hormone dip treatment prior to sticking [...] Trichoderma harzianum (strain T22). A second application of Vidi Parva and Trianum-P should be applied 10-14 days later. In 2020, a development study demonstrated

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 28, 2018

  Switzerland, the IBMA published a White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement a short and precise timeline [...] regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes a new EU regulatory framework for bioprotection [...] bio-based circular economy, and therefore, society as a whole. He says that the IBMA foresees a centralized procedure under the direction of the proposed

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  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 [...] Systems has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural [...] carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved formulation

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  consultant Godfrey Dol is now available in a variety of languages. Download the whitepaper Plant-pollinator interactions In cold climates, it is assumed that proper [...] proper management of pollinators is sufficient to ensure good pollination . The single biggest problem is that if there is not enough strength in the plant [...] pollination at high temperatures We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but

• Bumblebee stings

  January 1, 1970

  This information is intended as an education resource only and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for [...] you have or suspect you may have a health problem, please consult medical care. Ces informations sont uniquement fournies à titre informatif et ne doivent [...] Piqûres de bourdons et allergies Picaduras y alergias a los abejorros Użądleń trzmieli i alergii Hummelstiche und Allergien Hommelsteken en allergieën