• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic [...] friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully

• How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol

  July 16, 2026

  throughout the entire IPM journey,” explains Tom Vroegop, Global Lead Digital Services. Built with growers Throughout the development of Koppert One [...] around the world continuously shared their experiences, challenges, and feedback with the development team. This close collaboration ensured the application [...] has been fully rolled out, growers gain access to a connected IPM environment with a complete overview of crop protection activities, pest pressure trends

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  Partner with Nature this macadamia season At Koppert, we know that many of the challenges we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just [...] ghs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We can truly say that the results obtained [...] just have to find it! During the past few seasons, the Koppert South Africa technical team, together with industry partners, were hard at work developing

• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must [...] s can be applied from the start of the cultivation. These enrich the microbial composition of the rhizosphere. The consortium of beneficial microbes induces [...] introduction of natural enemies. Strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies In the case that you do resort to the use of chemicals, make sure that

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  like a man, but rather work with the unique strengths you have as a woman. “Know that you are going to work very hard and prepare yourself with the right [...] into a job with an open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities for a career [...] insight are from the perspective of recruitment and training. Elaine van Niekerk is the Managing Director of Mayfly Agri and has been a specialist in r

• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts When it comes to biological control, the proof of the pudding is often in the passion of our agents and t [...] them in the use of Biopar in combination with Macro-Mite. We started before the rain season in September and ensured that our clients kept using the products [...] experience working with Biopar and Macro-Mite . This team has 15 years of experience with pest control, both chemical and biological. For the past three seasons

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and [...] making it a key player in meeting the demands of the evolving value chain. Choosing IPM is more than a smart move; it's a commitment to a balanced and [...] y considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs of employing biocontrol are justified by the economic damage caused by a pest or disease

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and envi [...] hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der [...] products. After all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• A decade of investing in South African soil

  August 24, 2022

  anniversary of Koppert South Africa – a decade of helping farmers on the sunny tip of Africa become Partners with Nature. After visiting South Africa for [...] horticulture – they are the salt of the earth. Also, it is great to deliver a product that has a positive impact on people and the planet. That is what Koppert [...] determined Dutchman with a vision to make the world a better place to now employing 20 staff and growing strong, Koppert South Africa is on a mission to help