• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  globally, with the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom being the main destinations for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value [...] hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better [...] on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the production

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  Africa, found the visit to the railway station in Tzaneen, Limpopo, inspiring for future possibilities: “The railway station has been neglected for 20 years [...] able to ship their products, mainly citrus, from Durban harbour for export to Rotterdam, and thus access to the European market.” The mission highlighted key [...] years. It is connected to Durban harbour and will be upgraded in the future by Flying Swans to facilitate emerging farmers to have cold storage and be able

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• Tobacco aphid

  through the crop by walking. The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known [...] from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its

• Crop Protection

  products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against

• Predatory mites

  knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory [...] are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly effective. The generalist predatory

• Fly products leaflet

  such as the pit in poultry units or where straw is used for bedding with other farmed livestock and horses. Macro-Mite causes no risk what so ever to the health [...] Biopar? When the adult parasitic wasp emerges (within 2-5 days after receipt of the product) from the pupal shells, they will start searching for fly pupae [...] wasps hatch .3 litre cardboard tube, containing parasitized fly pupae, 3 from which 150,000 parasitic wasps hatch Apply Biopar during the whole fly season

• General Conditions Koppert

  Koppert. 8.3 I n the event of a complaint the Buyer is, in part, obligated to give Koppert the opportunity to inspect the crop in which the Natural Enemies [...] any person for whom the Buyer is liable or to whom the Buyer is obliged to pass on the requirements, instructions, Advice and manuals. I n the event that [...] Koppert. V1 I n the cases referred to in the previous paragraph of this article, Koppert is entitled to demand payment from the Buyer for the activities and

• The importance of women in Agriculture

  August 15, 2022

  increase the potential to address food insecurity.” With this insight, it is important to look to the future of what jobs may look like for women wanting [...] Cecilia said, equip yourself with the right skills and training. Laurika du Bois is just the person to talk to when it comes to skills and training. Having grown [...] access to credit and financial services. We need to work at two levels to address this discrimination: at government level, we need to help women to ensure

• Crop scouting

  minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to env [...] 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