• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  possibly include vertical farmer, limb maker, waste data handler, GM or recombinant farmer, or climate change reversal specialist and other sustainability related [...] labour, sales, or science. Excited yet? There really are so many opportunities in agriculture, so if you are considering a career in agriculture or in the agro-food [...] training and walk into a job with an open mind.” A valuable starting block, or needed reminder, for a career in agriculture. When exploring the possibilities

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  following best practices for the use of chemical solutions, IPM helps to slow down or even avoid resistance, so that important products remain effective over time [...] explains Guido Roozemond, Product Manager at Koppert. 'New rules restrict or even ban the use of many chemical pesticides and insecticides. On top of that [...] any and all damage to the crop because the customer demands a perfect fruit? Or can the plant handle some level of damage and is the goal not to eliminate

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  coverage. If your crop spectrum includes citrus, table grapes, macadamias, or avocadoes, come join us to learn more about data-driven decisions making and [...] please contact Cornelius Oosthuizen coosthuizen@koppert.co.za - 082 330 4930 or Christiaan Pretorius cpretorius@koppert.co.za - 066 484 9747

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  concealment. So, be extra alert if this moth decides to visit your greenhouse or farm. In order to tackle this pest effectively, it is essential to keep the [...] to nearly all chemicals. If you're not sure if there are moths in the crop or if you would like to find out how many there are hiding, you can use the Deltatrap

• Thrips Identification Guide

  causes sunken purplish-red spots on leaves. Feeding also results in a specific, directed growth reaction that causes the leaf to roll, or the leaf may fold [...] but they can also be present on leaves. Pupation occurs in the substrate or on plants. Developmental time at 25°C is 15 days. Females live about 20 days [...] eggs per day. Feeding causes 'silvering' on leaves along with leaf, flower or fruit deformation. This species is the most important vector for both tomato

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  use How to use • Apply in the evening • Tap beetles directly on the plants or use D-boxes • Start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  pest populations. Physical barriers: Install barriers, such as sticky bands or grease rings, around tree trunks. These prevent ants from climbing and accessing [...] avoid harming beneficial insects. When necessary, target specific ant trails or nest sites for treatment. Integrated approaches Monitoring and thresholds:

• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  farming community; like Karla-Mart Fullard, our Technical Advisor for Limpopo, or in rural KwaZulu Natal; like Andiswa Msitshana, Quality Control, Agri runs [...] to young women with a passion for agriculture? “It is not about being a man or a woman. If you are passionate about what you do, there is nothing you cannot

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  potential threats. Rollertraps, sticky ribbons strategically placed in hot spots or areas with high pest pressure, efficiently trap a broad spectrum of pest insects

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  berries that eventually result in defoliation and the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses [...] wide host range and predates on oleander scale , rose scale and Californian red scale, amongst others. ‘It’s really easy to apply,’ Jenette Douma assures