A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

Back in the late 1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one [...] one solution ,” recalls Kris de Smet, Commercial Director Koppert Spain at that time. “ Chemicals, people said that biological control was only for the high-tech [...] greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit

How Fernando Rodríguez’s vision on sustainable production led him to Koppert - Original Stories

Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision - Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 4

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 3

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 2

Beneficial Nematodes: A 100-year Journey in Biocontrol - Episode 1

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

It all started nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in [...] the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current [...] transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand

Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

your onion crop against soilborne diseases and onion fly Effective results in onion crop with Biological Crop Protection Proven results Before our products [...] Making sure we can offer you the best solutions for a high yielding and healthy crop. Trial results with Trianum against Fusarium oxyporum in onion Trianum [...] effective control of basal rot in onions during cultivation and storage Yield increase Basal rot control 3 months after storage 15 60 Yield (t/ha) Yield increase

Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

changes as the seasons shift from winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical [...] months is essential for early detection and management. Understanding pest behaviour in winter and early spring Many pests, including aphids , mites, and [...] winter in various life stages, such as eggs or dormant adults. As temperatures rise in early spring, these pests become more active, leading to potential