• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  together with other leading partners in the horticultural sector. As part of a consortium including local and Dutch companies, in partnership with Stellenbosch [...] farmers in climate-smart horticulture. The HortiDemoCentre will specialise in protected horticulture and will showcase the best and most cutting-edge in Dutch [...] markets. Just a few of the innovative technologies we have in place are: - Drain water is recycled, but first disinfected by UVC radiation using a Ridder Vitalite

• Koppert is investing in smarter scouting

  June 17, 2019

  sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize [...] infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time, labour, and costs while also ensuring more accurate work, this is one way in which dig [...] Act quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses. The scout-app can identify whitefly

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] was carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one [...] the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's [...] Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  provide support and additional information. Get in touch Who are we? Koppert is a global company specializing in biological crop protection solutions. For over [...] natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. As a result, biological crop protection provides a lasting solution for managing pests over time. No chemical [...] over 55 years, we have provided growers with a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. We use beneficial organisms

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight [...] appropriate food source. These factors combined give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  ies for Koppert South Africa in helping to educate and train emerging farmers in a sustainable way of crop production. In Limpopo alone there are 57 emerging [...] Horti, in South Africa. This mission was focused more on agriculture, so I hope that we will collaborate again soon for a Horti Innovation Mission in South [...] on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission Koppert South Africa recently had the valuable opportunity to participate in the Netherlands Enterprise