Tomato

About The tomato plant ( Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant [...] plant is native to Central and South America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their [...] (like in a greenhouse) the stem often extends over the ground. Indeterminate tomato types are so-called ‘tender’ or ‘half-hardy’ perennials. The plants die

Tomato leafminer

and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta [...] General The tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous [...] feeding mainly on Solanaceae species . The main host is tomato but it also feeds on other solanaceous crop plants including potato, eggplant, capsicum pepper

Crop scouting

Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of their crops, growers [...] each field. This data-driven approach enhances overall crop health and productivity. Ultimately, crop scouting fosters sustainable agriculture practices by

Crop Protection

Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection solutions that offer natural alternatives [...] preserves pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect

Arable crops

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

their crops, enabling them to take proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring [...] pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection.

In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

helping you achieve strong, healthy crops and consistent results. Stay updated Want to know more about biological crop protection ? Receive tailored news [...] we are showing our latest biological crop protection solutions for different pests and diseases in outdoor crops, like onion, potatoes, winter wheat, pumpkin [...] applications yourself. Advantages biological crop protection No pre-harvest intervals Most biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest

Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] Future of biological crop protection Koen advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He [...] results. Koen's perspective highlights that effective crop protection remains necessary to prevent crop failures and ensure food supply. While traditional

2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

harvest. By fall, the tomato harvest had come to a close, and results of the trials with Trianum against soil diseases in tomato trickled in. 'The biggest [...] 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops Now that the data has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is [...] entrusted us with a few or even a single hectare to learn what biological crop protection can do for them. Throughout the year, they followed our protocols

How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

strategy for promoting a healthy crop and healthy soil conditions, and for utilising genetic variety to optimise crop development, pest tolerance and yield [...] produces more spores, which then go on to kill more pests. Elsewhere in the crop, good mites reproduce and eat bad mites. And in the meantime, the biofungicide [...] dependent on conventional interventions,’ explains Felipe. ‘Depending on the crop and the target, chemical solutions may not be necessary at all.' Main drivers