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

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic 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 [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience

• Biological solutions offer multiple benefits

  November 8, 2022

  switch to biological solutions is unlikely to be an immediate option. ‘But we’re eager to work with businesses to develop and expand our range. To that end [...] spent the past few years gathering experience in the development and use of sustainable solutions in the agricultural industry in other parts of the world [...] new fungi to help tackle soil diseases. There’s a lot to come. For us, the sky’s the limit!’ Working together Farmers can start by using the products we

• Breaking ground in SA for the macrobial control of stinkbug done by parasitic wasps

  August 1, 2022

  n. Make sure to leave the container in the field to ensure all the wasps emerge. We recommend 4 - 8 releases (every 4weeks) per season to ensure population [...] larvae inside the egg and pupate. The stinkbug eggs changes from a cream colour to black. The newly hatched Trissolcus wasp emerges from the stinkbug egg and [...] open in the field, preferably in the centre of the field, for wasps to exit. Alternatively, an open container could be carried throughout the field for

• Say “Tata!” to Tuta

  September 29, 2023

  . In a temperate climate, the moth cannot survive outside the greenhouses, thus, the warmer the environment, the bigger the problem. These moths prefer [...] Solanum nigrum . The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves, control [...] in the water. The Deltatrap used in combination with Koppert's Pherodis pheromone dispensers can also help you to effectively control the pest. The males

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

• 2023 trial season proves value of biological solutions in outdoor crops

  February 22, 2024

  growers had the opportunity to observe firsthand the effects of our products on their harvest. The power of trials With the arrival of the new year, almost [...] already thoroughly tested the product in the lab and in the field,' says Felipe. 'We expect each of our products to add value; the trials demonstrate exactly [...] biological solutions in outdoor crops Now that the data has been collected and the numbers have been crunched, it is time for Koppert Global to reflect on

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armoured scale

  October 25, 2023

  It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier end [...] cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard [...] really easy to apply,’ Jenette Douma assures. ‘You need to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your crops

  January 7, 2024

  we zoom in on the need: Is it a must to prevent any and all damage to the crop because the customer demands a perfect fruit? Or can the plant handle some [...] many reasons to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), from a desire to grow more sustainably to an urgent need to find alternatives to conventional [...] 'Growers who begin by optimising the use of biological solutions, by applying the right products in the right way and at the right time, may become less dependent

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales and long tailed mealybugs

  easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles [...] continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug [...] Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide

• Rhyzobug – Your answer to most armoured scale species

  March 29, 2022

  horticulture has a solution, and we know that the search must start within nature. So, we partner with nature and never stop innovating. As the company’s founder [...] working for growers and farmers. We understand the challenges and offer an integrated system of natural solutions to cultivate healthier crops and improve quality [...] pursuit of helping our clients partner with nature, we are excited to introduce the newest member of our team. Rhyzobug ( Rhyzobius lophanthae ) is a classic